2021 Policy & Advocacy Kickoff Webinar
Members of The Arc’s Policy, Advocacy, and Communications teams discussed 2021 policy priorities, upcoming resources and ways to get involved and advocate.
Town Hall: The Arc’s Response to COVID-19 and Plans for the Future
/in Advocate, Chapter of The Arc, Criminal Justice Professionals, Family member, Law Enforcement/First Responders/Corrections, Legal Professionals, Nonprofit professionals, Person with a disability, Service provider / DSP, Victim Services ProfessionalsAll StatesAdvocacy, Civil rightsWebinar/by Pam KatzWe are in the midst of a global health pandemic that is wreaking havoc on all of our lives and has been particularly devastating for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families. While we battle COVID-19, we must also plan for the future and the challenges ahead. In the wake of this health emergency and economic crisis, we need to organize and advocate more than ever before. The human rights of people with IDD and the supports and services they need to both live in and be valued members of their communities are at stake.
This Town Hall delves into The Arc’s response to the pandemic, the progress we’ve made, and the threats that remain. We also unveiled the new Strategic Framework for the Future of The Arc¸ a dynamic plan to build a more powerful, nationwide disability community movement.
National Stakeholder Survey Results
/in Advocate, Chapter of The Arc, Family member, Person with a disability, Service provider / DSPAll StatesAdvocacy, Civil rightsReport/by Pam KatzHow was our new Strategic Framework for the Future of The Arc created? To gather input, we engaged in a two-year participatory process to seek input from a variety of constituents. To understand how we arrived at our new Strategic Framework for the Future of The Arc, we want to share a summary of the insights gained from our stakeholder survey.
Strategic Framework for the Future of The Arc
/in Advocate, Chapter of The Arc, Family member, Nonprofit professionals, Person with a disability, Service provider / DSPAll StatesAdvocacy, Civil rightsReport/by Pam KatzWhat does true inclusion and equity look like for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities?
As we look to the future of disability rights, The Arc is excited to meet this question head on with our new Strategic Framework for the Future of The Arc.
This document is also available in plain language and Spanish.
This framework is intended to be a guiding light for our work across the local, state, and national levels. It is the result of an exhaustive, two-year process—culminating in the middle of a global pandemic and human rights reckoning that will shape our advocacy for years to come.
Now more than ever, The Arc must do its part to strategically build the disability rights movement into a more diverse and powerful force for change. We are proud to present our Strategic Framework for the Future of The Arc, which will guide us along this journey.
Haga Que Su Comunidad Sea Contada: Una Guía Para Organizaciones
/in Advocate, Chapter of The Arc, Family member, Nonprofit professionals, Person with a disability, Service provider / DSPAll StatesAdvocacyFact sheet/by Pam KatzLas organizaciones tendrán que estar preparadas para apoyar a sus comunidades en que sean contadas. Aprenda los conceptos básicos del censo, por qué es importante para las personas con discapacidades, y cómo puede participar.
El documento también es disponible en formato Word (descarga directa).
Tu Cuentas! Se Contado.
/in Advocate, Chapter of The Arc, Family member, Nonprofit professionals, Person with a disability, Service provider / DSPAll StatesAdvocacyFact sheet/by Pam KatzUn documento de lenguaje claro para ayudar a entender lo que es el censo, por qué es importante para las personas con discapacidades, y cómo completarlo.
El documento también es disponible en formato Word (descarga directa).
Get Your Community Counted: A Guide for Organizations
/in Chapter of The Arc, Nonprofit professionalsAll StatesAdvocacyFact sheet/by Pam KatzOrganizations need to be prepared to support the communities they serve to get counted! Learn the basics about the census, why it matters to people with disabilities, and how to get involved.
You Count! Be Counted.
/in Advocate, Chapter of The Arc, Family member, Person with a disability, Service provider / DSPAll StatesAdvocacyFact sheet/by Pam KatzA plain language document to help individuals understand what the census is, why its important for people with disabilities, and how to complete it.
¿Qué es el Censo?
/in Advocate, Chapter of The Arc, Family member, Person with a disability, Service provider / DSPAll StatesAdvocacy/by Pam Katz¡Se acerca el censo de 2020! Es importante ser contado. Aprenda sobre el censo y cómo llenarlo.
Why Does Life in the Community Matter to People With Disabilities?
/in Advocate, Chapter of The Arc, Family member, Person with a disability, Service provider / DSPAll StatesAdvocacy, Community-based LTSS, Medicaid/by Pam KatzEveryone deserves to live in their communities with the right supports, but limited funding often leads to waitlists for necessary community-based services. Hear from people with intellectual and developmental disabilities about what life in the community means to them. Join The Arc today to fight for better funding! Sign up to take action: https://bit.ly/2KY5QRi
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