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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By Elizabeth L. Gray, CELA, Special Needs Alliance®
As we approach tax season, it is important to understand the different tax credits, deductions, and liabilities affecting individuals with disab...
Washington, DC - The Arc released the following statement on the draft legislation that repeals the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and pays for it by decimating Medicaid, a program critical to the lives of...
By: Shira Wakschlag, Director, Legal Advocacy & Associate General Counsel
The Arc applauds this decision which removes important barriers for students with disabilities seeking redress under the ...
Washington, DC - The Arc released the following statement following the release of the House Republicans’ new plan to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act:
“Politicians are being very ca...
Members of Congress are constantly seeking ways to know what’s going on back home and what their constituents care about. One way their offices do this is by monitoring their local and state newspap...
Many day-to-day technology tasks have become so intuitive for many of us that it’s easy to forget life before these clicks and swipes. For people with I/DD, these skills can make a world of differen...
This week, The Arc celebrates the 24th anniversary of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). This landmark law ensures that millions of workers don’t have to choose between their job and their o...
Washington, DC - In light of a recently leaked draft Executive Order that would impact people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) who are legally residing in the United States as w...
“The secret in education lies in respecting the student.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
Opportunities for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) have come a long way since c...
