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April = Autism Awareness

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Autism Awareness Month is a time for learning about autism and introducing others to new ideas as well as a celebration of individuals on the autism spectrum.

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The Arc and the Autism Society Team Up on the Autism NOW Center

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The Arc and the Autism Society are joining forces on Autism NOW: The National Autism Information and Resource Center, a new and dynamic National Initiative of The Arc funded by the Administration on Developmental Disabilities. The partnership includes participation on the National Advisory Committee and providing information and referral services through the Autism Society’s AutismSourceTM […]

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The Arc and the Autism Society Annouce Collaboration on the Autism NOW Center

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The Arc and the Autism Society collaborate on Autism NOW: The National Autism Information and Resource Center — a National Initiative of The Arc and funded by the Administration on Developmental Disabilities. The partnership will include the engagement of the Autism Society in several aspects of the Center’s activities, including participation on the National Advisory […]

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Film Company Seeks Families Living With Autism

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Pie Town Productions, which has produced television shows for Discovery, TLC, and A&E, including the Emmy award-winning A Baby Story, is seeking families with multiple children diagnosed with Asperger’s and/or autism. They are planning a documentary-style series to shed light on misconceptions about the disorders. The company would like to connect with families who have […]

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The Arc Receives ACF Award of $1.87 Million for National Autism Resource and Information Center

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Washington, DC – The Administration on Developmental Disabilities (ADD), within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, announced yesterday that The Arc will receive an award of $1.87 million for fiscal year 2010 to establish a national resource and information center on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) […]

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Federal Court Rules Texas S.B. 1 Violates Rights of Voters with Disabilities Under the ADA and Section 504

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WASHINGTON, DC – In a major victory for disability rights, a federal court has ruled that Texas Senate Bill 1 (S.B. 1) violates the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act by imposing significant barriers to voting for people with disabilities. The ruling, issued by Judge Xavier Rodriguez of the […]

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National Disability Rights Organizations Urge U.S. Supreme Court to Protect Rights of Youth With Disabilities in Key Education Case

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WASHINGTON, DC – A coalition of national disability rights organizations is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to protect the civil rights of students with disabilities in AJT v. Osseo Area Schools, a landmark case that could determine how disability discrimination claims are handled in schools. In an amicus brief filed this week, these organizations, including […]

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The Department of Education Helps Students With Disabilities. Don’t Let It Disappear.

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This op-ed from The Arc’s CEO Katy Neas was originally published in Newsweek. If the U.S. Department of Education disappears, millions of students with disabilities will face even greater barriers to getting the education they deserve. They are our neighbors, classmates, friends, and family members. When we take away the protections and resources that make […]

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Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month: Shattering Stigmas & Obstacles

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Every March, we celebrate something powerful: Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. It’s an opportunity to honor the diverse talents, dreams, and achievements of people with developmental disabilities. Whether it’s autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, or learning disorders, these disabilities are part of the human experience – and the people living with them have stories that need […]