Washington, D.C. – Yet another unnecessary police shooting of a person with a disability has occurred, this time in Salt Lake City, Utah, where 13-year-old Linden Cameron was shot by officers multiple times on Friday night while he was in crisis. His mother had called police for assistance when Linden, who has autism, was experiencing […]
WASHINGTON – As our country faces a critical reckoning of the systemic racism and racial injustice that have plagued our society and systems for generations, The Arc is seeking long overdue legal and moral justice for a young Black man with disabilities who has suffered irreparable harm. Today, we call on Virginia Governor Ralph Northam […]
This fact sheet provides an overview of autism, autism and the criminal justice system, and identification and communication tips for justice professionals.
Summary of research on parent education programs for Latinx families raising children with autism.
This webpage provides social stories around events, workplace situations, and common errands to help people better understand social etiquette and expectations.
Watch step-by-step what is involved in the TSA security screening process before you come to the airport.
On Wednesday, February 27, Rhode Island advocate Renee Smith will testify in Congress before the U.S. House Education and Labor’s Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education hearing on the use of restraint and seclusion in schools. The hearing is titled “Classrooms in Crisis: Examining the Inappropriate Use of Seclusion and Restraint Practices”, and […]
Wings for Autism®/Wings for All® (Wings) is an airport rehearsal program designed to help alleviate some of the stress that families experience when traveling by air. Participants get to experience all the steps involved in air travel from getting a boarding pass, going through TSA security, and boarding a real plane! If your chapter is […]
Washington, DC – Yesterday, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released new data showing the prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) continues to rise. The new rate of 1 in 59 children with autism reflects nearly a 16% increase from two years ago when the CDC released data stating that the prevalence hadn’t risen […]
By: Nicole Jorwic, Chris’ Sister, Director of Rights Policy, The Arc of the United States My home state of Illinois still has seven state-run institutions for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) open. In 2018, 37 states still have institutions where people with I/DD live institutional lives away from their families and communities. Some […]
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