This fall, The Arc of the United States and other disability rights organizations filed an amicus brief in a case before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit called Payan v. Los Angeles Community College District. The case is about what kind of damages Plaintiffs can receive when they file lawsuits under the […]
With the election of President Trump and a new Congress, The Arc of the United States will continue to partner with all elected officials, advocating and educating that disability is a part of our shared human experience—one that touches every family, every community, and every generation regardless of political party. When people with disabilities have […]
“My entire life, I have been proving people wrong about what I can do.” Born at 27 weeks and just over 2 pounds, Logan was small enough to fit in the palm of his mom’s hands. He spent a month in the neonatal intensive care unit on heart monitors and chest tubes, and his lungs […]
They’re cheerleaders and crisis managers, nurses and advocates, therapists and service coordinators. They’re not just family members—they’re lifelines. Family caregivers are the backbone of care for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), and their stories often go untold. This November, for National Family Caregivers Month, we’re spotlighting seven individuals caring for their loved ones […]
Marcus Stewart’s smile lights up the room as he talks about his dreams and his latest TikTok dance moves. At 23, the young man from Waldorf, MD aspires to be a pastor or a DJ, and he loves cleaning. He also wants to make enough money to get his own apartment. But Marcus, who has […]
Media Contacts: The Arc, dilworth@thearc.org LDF, media@naacpldf.org Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., inquiries@deltasigmatheta.org ArentFox Schiff, nathan.carlile@afslaw.com Ray Shackelford, rshackelford@haul.org The Arc of the United States, along with The Arc of Texas, The Legal Defense Fund (LDF), Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, the Houston Area Urban League, and ArentFox Schiff, today applauded a decision delivered late Friday, […]
People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) face issues with not having access to the health care they need throughout their lifespan. There are millions of children with IDD across the country. In some states, families wait up to 20 years to get access to behavioral health services. Sadly, people with IDD struggle to get […]
Ensuring that every citizen can exercise their right to vote independently and with dignity is crucial in any democratic society. For voters with disabilities, polling places are equipped with various accommodations and procedures to facilitate a seamless voting experience. Here’s how you can assist a person with a disability at the election polls: […]
Over 100,000 individuals in the United States are waiting for an organ transplant, including many people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Thousands of people die each year waiting for a transplant. Unfortunately, many people with IDD get rejected at such high rates that it has become an ethical medical issue.1 For example, a study […]
Michigan Medicaid Policy Changes for EVV Proposed: What You Need to Know The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) plans to update Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) policies for personal care services (PCS) under Medicaid. These updates, found in Bulletin MMP 24-34, aim to improve clarity and efficiency in Medicaid, Behavioral Health, Home […]