The Arc of the U.S. Launches New Medicaid Reference Desk
Today, The Arc of The United States is announcing the launch of the new Medicaid Reference Desk.
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New Heights in Denver
/in News/by Suniti BalDay one of The Arc’s National Convention was extraordinarily successful.
Temple Grandin, Lauren Potter, and Hope Salazar Share the Stage at The Arc’s National Convention
/in Press Releases/by The ArcDr. Temple Grandin, whose life and work inspired the award-winning HBO biopic starring Claire Danes, will be the keynote speaker at this year’s national convention of The Arc, the country’s leading and largest organization for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).
The Arc Announces “Achieve With Us” Social Media Contest Winner
/in Press Releases/by The ArcWashington, DC – In June, The Arc announced the first ever “Achieve with us” social media contest, inviting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) to share their stories of achievement. All entries were submitted through The Arc’s Facebook page, and today, The Arc is announcing the winner of this nationwide contest: Tyler Smothers from […]
The Arc Celebrates the 21st Anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act
/in Press Releases/by The ArcWashington, DC – The Arc of the United States today celebrates the 21st anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This landmark civil rights law was created to eliminate discrimination against people based on their disabilities. “Today serves as a reminder to us of not only how far we have come in the last […]
Answering the Question: What Has Medicaid Done for You?
/1 Comment/in From the Frontlines/by Guest BloggerRiding the metro to the White House today, I had no idea what Javi and I would be in store for.
The Arc Begins Affiliation With the U.S. Business Leadership Network to Improve Employment for People With Disabilities
/in Press Releases/by The ArcWASHINGTON – Today, The Arc, the largest organization advocating for and serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), is announcing it has become an affiliate of The US Business Leadership Network® (USBLN®). The USBLN seeks to help build workplaces where people with I/DD are valued for their talents and contributions. “It’s partnerships like this […]
President Obama Appoints The Arc’s CEO Peter Berns to the President’s Committee for People With Intellectual Disabilities
/in Press Releases/by The ArcWASHINGTON – This week, President Barack Obama announced his appointments to the President’s Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities, which included The Arc’s CEO Peter Berns. This expert group will provide advice and assistance to President Obama and the Secretary of Health and Human Services on a broad range of topics that impact people with […]
The Arc Launches Dynamic New National Brand Identity
/in Press Releases/by The ArcWashington, D.C. – The Arc, the largest organization advocating for and serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), including Down syndrome, autism, FASD, cerebral palsy and other diagnoses, is changing its look and adopting a new visual identity. The Arc is joined in the launch of this rebranding initiative by state and local chapters […]
Who Decides Essential Care?
/1 Comment/in News, Public Policy/by Kristen BossiThe health care reform law provides categories of care that must be provided for customers of the health-insurance exchanges that are launching in 2014. An article in today’s Wall Street Journal, “Defining Essential Care,” points out that “The next big issue for the federal health law as it moves toward implementation is how regulators will […]
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