Members of The Arc’s Policy, Advocacy, and Communications teams discussed 2021 policy priorities, upcoming resources and ways to get involved and advocate.

In the U.S., millions of workers don't have paid leave. This is one family's story.

“I encourage people to join me in advocating for paid leave. This is something that is so necessary in our society.”

The Family & Individual Needs for Disability Supports (FINDS) survey assessed the state of caregivers of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in the United States. The resulting report sheds light on the experiences of families who provide supports to a family member with IDD.

The Arc’s position statements address critical issues related to human and civil rights, health care and treatment, and services and programs for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.