Updated February 27, 2026 Every child with a disability deserves the chance to learn, belong, and thrive in school. The federal special education law, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), guarantees a free, appropriate public education to eligible children with disabilities. To be eligible, a child must have a disability and need specialized instruction […]
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The Arc of the United States joined hundreds of stakeholders from across the political and faith spectrums to call on President Biden to commute federal death sentences before he leaves office. Severa...
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“My entire life, I have been proving people wrong about what I can do.”
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The Arc of the United States, along with The Arc of Texas, The L...
People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) face issues with not having access to the health care they need throughout their lifespan. There are millions of children with IDD across ...
Have you ever caught yourself or someone else casually using the R-word? You know the one, that outdated term that's somehow still in our vocabulary. It might seem harmless, but it’s far from it. Th...
