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

Meet advocates Will, Katie, and Heather, who share why Social Security is crucial in their lives. 

For millions of people with disabilities, Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income are the keys to an independent life.

Over half (52.6%) of non-elderly adults with IDD about whom caregivers reported in the FINDS survey received Supplemental Security Income (SSI). This data brief describes the characteristics and circumstances of these adult SSI recipients with IDD and the families who care for them.

Learn more about how Supplemental Security Income benefits people with IDD.