Moms—or the people who love us like moms—are often the ones who just get us. They keep life moving. They see potential where others see limits. And for people with disabilities, that love can take many forms: hands-on care, fierce advocacy, deep listening, and unshakable belief. Some moms manage feeding tubes, therapy schedules, and school […]
https://thearc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Ashley-Glears-and-Her-Mom-Cover-Photo.jpg400375Jackie Dilworth/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/ArcLogo_Color_Rev_PNG_WEB.pngJackie Dilworth2025-05-06 08:44:542025-05-12 12:46:45People With Disabilities Reflect on Their Moms This Mother’s Day
Washington, DC – The Arc released the following statement in response to the forced immigrant family separations that are occurring at the U.S.-Mexico border.
“The Arc stands with the immigrant...
Washington, DC – The Arc released the following statement in response to the Trump Administration’s “Executive Order on Economic Mobility”:
“Over the last year, people with disabilities,...
“Architects of this bill are still ignoring the pleas of their constituents with disabilities”
Today, U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Dean Heller (R-NV), Ron Johnson (R-...
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...
Last week, The Arc was excited to join nearly 50 national organizations that co-sponsored the #MomsDontNeed / #LasMamásNoNecesitan Tweet storm. On Twitter, we called attention to recent actions and p...
Washington, DC - The Arc released the following statement following the House of Representatives passage of the American Health Care Act (AHCA), with the addition of amendments that take the bill from...
Dear Governor Hutchinson:
I write on behalf of The Arc of the United States (The Arc) to urge you to commute the death sentence of Ledell Lee pending a full clinical evaluation to determine whether...
When I became old enough to vote, I didn’t think I could because I can’t write due to having cerebral palsy (CP). A few years later, I was in an independent living program which taught me many ski...
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 ...
