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The Arc Submits Testimony to the Senate Finance Committee on Child Care
The Arc emphasized the importance of federal funding to support the child care system as well as reforms needed to ensure greater access and inclusion for children with disabilities.
Ex Parte Blaine Milam
Amicus brief alongside other disability rights organizations arguing that Supreme Court precedent requires courts to refer to clinical standards when determining intellectual disability in death penalty cases.
Guthrey v. Alta California Regional Center
Amicus brief arguing that California regional centers and their vendors, which coordinate and deliver services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, are places of public accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
The Arc Expresses Support for H.R. 2941, Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act
The legislation would urge the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to consider including a code for direct support professionals (DSPs) in its revision of the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) manual. The omission of a DSP SOC code leads to a lack of data on the DSP workforce, the devaluation of the profession, and likely lower reimbursement rates as a result.
Statement for the Record: Finance Committee Hearing on "Work and Social Security Disability Benefits"
The Arc submitted testimony to the Senate Finance Committee on their June 18, 2024, hearing on “Work and Social Security Disability Benefits: Addressing Challenges and Creating Opportunities.”