What Is Voting? Voting is how people make choices together. When you vote, you say what you want. We vote for people who want to lead our country, state, and city. These people are called candidates. When they win, they become elected officials. Elected officials make choices about our lives. They decide how programs work. […]
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Updated: April 8, 2026
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Statement from our CEO Katy Neas on the Executive Order to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education. To learn more, read Katy's op-ed in Newsweek.
"Dismantling the U.S. Department of Education is...
Editor's Note: You can find the latest news on this lawsuit in this case page. If you need assistance to vote, visit www.fvap.gov.
WASHINGTON, DC – In a major victory for disability rights, a fed...
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This op-ed from The Arc's CEO Katy Neas originally appeared in Newsweek.
If the U.S. Department of Education disappears, millions of students with disabilities will face even greater barriers to gett...
Statement from our CEO Katy Neas on the tragic DC plane crash and claims that it could have been caused by the FAA's DEI hiring practices, particularly of people with intellectual disabilities:
"Th...
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Journalists, Medicaid is under unprecedented threat, and the impact will be felt nationwide.
As newly elected officials take office, many are considering cuts to Medicaid to fund other priorities l...
