What Is Voting? Voting is how people make choices together. When you vote, you say what you want. We vote for people who want to lead our country, state, and city. These people are called candidates. When they win, they become elected officials. Elected officials make choices about our lives. They decide how programs work. […]
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Statement from Robyn Linscott, Director of Family & Education Policy at The Arc of the United States, on the passing of the Autism CARES Act:
"The Autism CARES Act of 2024 has passed, and it repr...
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...
This fall, The Arc of the United States and other disability rights organizations filed an amicus brief in a case before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit called Payan v. Los Angeles Com...
With the election of President Trump and a new Congress, The Arc of the United States will continue to partner with all elected officials, advocating and educating that disability is a part of our sha...
“My entire life, I have been proving people wrong about what I can do.”
Born at 27 weeks and just over 2 pounds, Logan was small enough to fit in the palm of his mom’s hands. He spent a month i...
They're cheerleaders and crisis managers, nurses and advocates, therapists and service coordinators. They’re not just family members, they’re lifelines. Family caregivers are the backbone of care ...
Marcus Stewart's smile lights up the room as he talks about his dreams and his latest TikTok dance moves. At 23, the young man from Waldorf, MD aspires to be a pastor or a DJ, and he loves cleaning. H...
Editor’s Note: You can find the latest news on this lawsuit in this case page. If you need assistance to vote, visit www.fvap.gov.
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 ...
