Updated September 28, 2026 Every October, National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) recognizes the contributions of workers with disabilities and calls attention to the barriers that still keep too many people out of the workforce. The 2026 NDEAM theme is “Celebrating Value and Talent.” The U.S. Department of Labor is carrying last year’s theme forward […]
Has your chapter created print or digital products utilizing The Arc’s brand that you’re proud of? We want to see them! Materials can include email headers, social media graphics, building signs, ...
The National Disability Rights Network (NDRN) is conducting a study for the National Council on Disability about the enforcement of federal disability rights laws and needs the viewpoint of people w...
Members of Congress will be back home this week for the President’s Day recess – and they need to hear from you! This recess, please urge Congress to support community living funding through the M...
The Arc recently participated in an amicus brief before the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals in the case Postawko v. Missouri Department of Corrections. Here, the plaintiffs filed a federal class actio...
Washington, DC – Today, the House of Representatives passed HR 620, the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Education and Reform Act, a bill that would create additional requirements for filing lawsui...
Have volunteer activities gotten stale? Donating and shelving canned goods at food pantries or making and delivering meals are fun and meaningful activities that work so well that we seldom think outs...
WASHINGTON, DC – Earlier this week, the Trump Administration released a budget proposal entitled “An American Budget”. The Arc released the following statement in response to the proposal:
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The Arc is pleased that Congress was able to negotiate a bipartisan budget deal last week. The deal provides welcome temporary relief for the non-defense discretionary part of the budget that funds a ...
It's the final countdown - Disability Policy Seminar is this month!
Join other advocates and professionals from all over the country to get up-to-date on the latest policy issues and legislation. I...
