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 […]
Prompted by recent news events, women everywhere are speaking up and sharing accounts of sexual violence. Social media feeds have been so inundated with tales of unwanted personal sexual encounters th...
Grant will support programming in Kentucky, Texas and Wisconsin
Washington, DC – The Arc is pleased to announce it has received nearly $88,000 of funding from the Anthem Foundation, the philanthrop...
This was part of a series called #HandsOff, where we featured calls to action and stories from families across The Arc’s network about how key policy issues impact their day-to-day lives.
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Washington, DC – The Arc released the following statement in response to Senate passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act:
“Today the Senate took a big and dangerous step closer to cutting the servi...
Building a resume can be tough, particularly in rural communities where job opportunities may be limited, and competition can be fierce. However, serving your community can be one great and meaningful...
By Linda Nakagawa, Market Policy Analyst, MediSked
Advocacy is the foundation upon which the disability community has grown into a powerhouse. The future of the movement depends on the many advoc...
Legislative Timeline
House of Representatives
Nov. 16: House passed its version of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
Senate
Week of Nov. 27: Senate plans to vote on its version of the Tax Cuts...
“We vehemently oppose this bill and the threats it poses to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities”
Washington, DC – The Arc released the following statement in respo...
Those who are not looking for happiness are the most likely to find it, because those who are searching forget that the surest way to be happy is to seek happiness for others. -Martin Luther King, Jr....
