Technology opens doors to education, employment, and human connection. For people with disabilities, who are three times less likely to go online, this digital divide doesn’t just limit opportunities; it can create a painful isolation that goes beyond mere inconvenience. Since 2017, The Arc and Comcast have been breaking down digital barriers, one person at […]
https://thearc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Comcast-blog-1-feat-image.jpg400375The Arc/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/ArcLogo_Color_Rev_PNG_WEB.pngThe Arc2025-10-30 10:55:462025-12-02 09:43:20How The Arc and Comcast Are Bridging the Digital Divide
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From an early age, Lawrence Sapp found his calling in swimming. His parents enrolled him on a summer swim team at just 5 years old, hoping it would help their son find his voice and a life-saving skil...
Many see college as a path to a better life and unlocking their dreams. But student debt often stops this, especially for people with disabilities. A major reason is due to income. People with disabil...
In an innovative partnership, The Home Depot has collaborated with leading disability rights organizations to remove barriers and improve job access for applicants with intellectual and developmental ...
Family is at the heart of Burt Hudson’s connection to The Arc.
Burt’s younger brother John, who he introduces as “my best friend for as long as I’ve been alive,” has an intellectual and d...
