The Arc joined numerous autism and disability organizations to convene self-advocates, researchers, and caregivers to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the autism community today.

This bill would address the abuse faced by many youth, including those with disabilities, at residential facilities including boot camps, wilderness programs, therapeutic boarding schools, or group homes.

The Arc commends the Department of Health and Human Services (the Department) and the Office of Civil Rights for this proposed rule which updates, clarifies, and strengthens the implementing regulation for Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), the statute that prohibits discrimination against otherwise qualified individuals on the basis of disability in programs and activities that receive Federal financial assistance or are conducted by a Federal agency.

In this webinar, learn what rights students in the juvenile justice system have and how to assist students to ensure those needs are met.

Federal class action lawsuit alleging widespread failures by Kanawha County Schools (West Virginia) to provide behavioral and academic supports to students with disabilities in violation of federal law.