Updated August 20, 2026 Written by: Robyn Linscott, Director of Education & Family Policy and Katy Neas, CEO of The Arc of the United States The start of a new school year can bring excitement, but for parents and caregivers of children with disabilities, back-to-school preparation often includes much more than supply lists and first-day […]
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By: Nicole Jorwic, Chris’ Sister, Director of Rights Policy, The Arc of the United States
My home state of Illinois still has seven state-run institutions for people with intellectual and develop...
Almost everyone agrees that they should have balanced budgets, that is, that they should not spend more money than they take in. It makes perfect sense for individuals, so why not for our federal gove...
The Arc of the Bay in Florida has had an exciting few months! In 2017, the chapter affiliated and branded with the national office - executed seamlessly by their executive director Ron Sharpe. Thi...
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The Arc is a proud supporter of The M-Enabling Summit, promoting accessible technology for seniors and users of all abilities – taking place June 11-13 in DC.
The M-Enabling Summit Conference and...
In February, the Department of Education announced its intent to delay a regulation about the disproportionate rates of minority students in IDEA identification, placement, and discipline. The regulat...
As you may know, The Arc has been working to build our capacity to engage in litigation to advance the rights of people with I/DD nationwide in areas such as community integration, housing, education,...
Don’t overlook the resources, training, and technical assistance related to fundraising, marketing, communications, grassroots advocacy, public policy, and programs designed to support your chapter!...
The Arc Wisconsin celebrates a major victory in Wisconsin, the passage of a ground-breaking Employment First bill that will hold state agencies accountable to update and improve policies, set benchmar...
