Washington, DC & Philadelphia, PA, April 11, 2023 – Comcast today announced that it is expanding its partnership with The Arc of the United States to foster digital and advocacy […]
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Survivors of Sexual Violence with Developmental Disabilities in LGBTQ and Transgender Communities Speak Out
By: The Arc’s Talk About Sexual Violence Project and The Rainbow Program How bias and discrimination impact survivors with developmental disabilities within the LGBTQIA+ community Survivors of sexual violence with […]
Why the Debt Ceiling Matters to People With Disabilities
Right now, Congress must decide what to do about the debt ceiling. Congress’ decisions could have a BIG impact on people with disabilities and their families. What is the debt […]
Direct Care Worker Compensation Remains Largely Flat Despite Inflationary Pressures
Workers Continue to Flee Jobs Statewide, Leaving Vulnerable Michigan Families Unsupported The average starting wage for a Direct Care Worker (DCW) in Michigan’s behavioral health sector is stagnant at […]
Change Your World: Kick-Start Your Disability Advocacy With The Arc
For nearly 75 years, The Arc has been on the frontlines of the disability advocacy movement, fighting for the issues that matter most to people with disabilities and their families. […]
The Arc Continues To Build Its National Inclusive Volunteering Programs
The Arc is thrilled to announce it has once again received funding from AmeriCorps, an organization that has worked for decades to make service to others an indispensable part of […]
National Disability Rights Groups Applaud SCOTUS Decision in Perez v. Sturgis
Today, twelve national organizations which filed an amicus brief in Perez v. Sturgis Public Schools offered congratulatory and supporting statements in light of the unanimous 9-0 decision of the U.S. […]
New Bill Would Advance Equity & Independence for Millions of Americans With Disabilities
People with disabilities and older adults want to live in their own homes and communities, and they deserve that right just like everyone else. Today, Sens. Bob Casey (D-PA), Chair […]
The Arc Mourns the Loss of Disability Rights Icon Judy Heumann
With heavy hearts, and along with the entire disability community, we mourn the loss of Judy Heumann. Judy was the trailblazer of the disability rights movement. Her contributions as an […]
For Tyson, Marriage Changed Everything – Including His SSI
By Tyson from North Carolina Married people with disabilities often experience penalties that force the couple to give up necessary benefits. Congress must address marriage penalties so everyone has the […]