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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 […]
Advocacy Does Matter!
/2 Comments/in News/by Shelly DeButtsIf you’re planning on attending The Arc’s National Convention this September, you’ll get to hear firsthand the dramatic story of how The Arc of the Pikes Peak Region along with Bob Perske, David Martinez, fought for and won a pardon for a man with intellectual and developmental disabilities who was wrongly convicted of murder. On […]
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.
Serious Star Power Coming to The Arc’s National Convention
/in News/by Shelly DeButtsYou might need sunglasses to attend The Arc’s National Convention in Denver this September. We’re bringing serious star power to the stage with major wattage coming from Hollywood and the intellectual and developmental disability (I/DD) sector. First up is Dr. David Braddock, a major star in the I/DD community as head of the Coleman Institute […]
The Arc Commends Senator Franken’s Commitment to Protecting Medicaid
/in Press Releases/by The ArcWASHINGTON, DC – The Arc is commending Senator Al Franken of Minnesota for pledging to protect the federal Medicaid program. Senator Franken met recently with leaders and members from The Arc Minnesota and with families who benefit from programs provided by Hammer, a disability service provider in Wayzata, Minnesota. Invoking the late Senator Hubert Humphrey, […]
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 […]
Are You Coming to Denver for The Arc’s National Convention?
/in News, Programs and Supports/by Shelly DeButtsRegistration is now open for The Arc’s 2011 National Convention in Denver, Colorado, September 16-19. You should join us this year. It’s simply the biggest and best opportunity to connect with others in the intellectual and developmental disability community such as members of The Arc, chapter staff and volunteers, professionals and experts in the field […]
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 […]
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