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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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...
Washington, DC – The Arc of Delaware and its counsel Relman, Dane & Colfax, The Arc of the United States, and Community Legal Aid Society, Inc. are thrilled to announce the recent settlement of ...
On June 6, 2016, a group of self-advocate leaders met with Gary Owen to discuss offensive content in his Showtime comedy special “I Agree With Myself”.
Statement from Julie Petty, Loretta Claib...
I am an individual with a disability, diverse needs, and I am also civically engaged and politically active. I’ve discovered that it is nearly impossible for me to shy away from my civic duties and ...
Some public health crises capture our attention more than others. A few years back, the phones were ringing off the hook on Capitol Hill about Ebola. But not so for the Zika virus, we are hearing from...
In the spirit of this year’s Older Americans Month theme, “Blaze a Trail,” The Arc recognizes the many parents of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) who fought for de...
May 12, 2016
Dear Mr. Owen,
I am writing in regard to your Showtime Special "Agree with Myself" and its flagrant mockery of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). As the...
By: Nicole Jorwic, Director of Rights Policy
Every behavior is a form of communication. This is a truth that must be remembered, as we advocate for the civil rights for individuals with intellectu...
