Updated August 20, 2026 Written by: Robyn Linscott, Director of Education & Family Policy and Katy Neas, CEO of The Arc of the United States The start of a new school year can bring excitement, but for parents and caregivers of children with disabilities, back-to-school preparation often includes much more than supply lists and first-day […]
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Washington, DC - The Arc released the following statement following the defeat of the Health Care Freedom Act in the United States Senate:
“Never underestimate the power of the disability communi...
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“Today, a majority of...
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Washington, DC – The Arc released the following statement as Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell pulls the Better Care Reconciliation Act, and announces an upcoming vote on a repeal of the Afford...
The Senate is set to vote soon on the latest version of the Better Care Reconciliation Act. The latest revisions to the bill do NOT change the devastating cuts to the Medicaid program that over 10 mil...
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“A new draft, new talking points, ...
By Mary L. Waltari, Esq., Special Needs Alliance
Students with disabilities and their families sometimes worry that the very process of becoming educated—with an important goal being increased econ...
