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Here’s to the Bright New Year

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The Arc has been on a roll this year and everything we have accomplished in 2010 has given us momentum in moving full steam ahead in 2011. Just as we have for the last 60 years, The Arc continues to create opportunity and make incredible things happen. Even in the midst of tough times, we’ve seen […]

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Looking Back, Looking Forward: 2010 Wrap Up

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It’s been an amazing year to be a part of The Arc. The support of people like you has been crucial in furthering our mission to provide hope and opportunity for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Looking back on 2010, our 60th anniversary year, we are in awe of what you have helped us […]

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Ann Cameron Caldwell Appointment Connects The Arc With Academia

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The Arc’s very own Research and Innovations Officer, Ann Cameron Caldwell, Ph.D., was appointed as an affiliated research assistant professor at the University of Illinois’ Department of Disability and Human Development (DHD) in the College of Applied Health Sciences. This honorary appointment at Dr. Caldwell’s alma mater will not only allow her to pursue more […]

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The Arc of Indiana’s John Dickerson on the “Real Problem”

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On Wednesday, the Associated Press reported that some state workers in Indiana suggested leaving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities at homeless shelters if they can’t be cared for at home due to decreased funding for support services. The Arc of Indiana’s John Dickerson wrote on his blog about the “real problem.” He said: No family […]

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Top 10 Reasons to Attend The Arc’s National Convention in Florida

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1. Get an overview of the newly established Autism NOW! Center funded by a $1.87 million grant from the Administration on Developmental Disabilities. 2. Hear from Sharon Lewis, Commissioner of the ADD, and Melody Musgrove, Director of the Office of Special Education, U.S. Department of Education. Both are speaking at this year’s plenary session. 3. […]

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The Arc Participates in Amicus Brief in Virginia v. Sebelius Case

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Advocates Press to Protect Americans from Frivolous Lawsuits from Insurance Co. Abuse The Arc of the United States (The Arc), the nation’s oldest and largest advocacy group for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, joined with other disability and disease‐specific organizations to support the arguments of the United States in opposing the Commonwealth of Virginia’s […]