Each October, National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) is a chance to highlight a truth that should guide us year-round: people with disabilities belong in every workplace. At The Arc, we see every day how hard people fight for that simple truth. People with disabilities, including those with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) such as autism, […]
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By Jennifer Sladen, Program Manager, National Initiatives
In the hope that fostering friendships between people with different backgrounds, countries, and cultures would lead to peace by inspiring ...
Washington, DC – The Arc, the nation’s largest civil rights organization for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families, released the following statement on ...
Washington, DC – Lutheran Services in America, Incorporated (LSA), is proud to collaborate with The Arc of the United States’ Center for Future Planning on an initiative to connect older caregiver...
Last year a group of nearly 50 leading scientists, health professionals and providers, and children’s health and disabilities advocates (including The Arc) came together out of concern over the grow...
By Wendy H. Sheinberg, CELA
Moving to another state is a challenge for most families. If a family member has a disability, that challenge is even greater, as it often requires figuring out how to ...
In June, we celebrate Men’s Health Month and encourage men of all ages with disabilities to learn more about preventable health problems and to practice good health habits.
Why raise awareness ab...
This month, states are beginning to launch ABLE Act programs and some people with disabilities can now take advantage of this new opportunity to build assets while preserving eligibility for means-tes...
Washington, DC – The Arc’s Center for Future Planning™ is pleased to announce it has received a $200,000 two-year grant from the MetLife Foundation. This funding will be dedicated toward develop...
Eighty-five percent of working-age individuals with disabilities are either unemployed or underemployed. Of the 15% that are employed, only half are working in inclusive jobs in the community. Fortuna...
