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All About Congressional August Recess
When you are young, recess signals a break from the drudge of work. It is a welcome chance at a bit of freedom to play and escape the school day. […]
Why the ADA Matters to Me: A Conversation With Steve Ferreira
For the past 32 years, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has protected the civil rights of people with disabilities. Recently, we spoke with Steve Ferreira, who shared how the […]
Crucial but underpaid, Michigan home care staff face inflation now, too | Bridge Michigan
Crucial but underpaid, Michigan home care staff face inflation now, too Turnover for people working in direct healthcare averages between 40 to 60 percent, according to an estimate by a […]
Federal Court Strikes Down Texas’ Election Law Provisions Restricting Assistance for Limited English-Speaking and Disabled Voters
Washington, DC – A federal court has struck down provisions of Texas’ election law, S.B. 1, that illegally restrict necessary assistance to limited English-speaking voters and voters with disabilities. Last […]
Meet The Arc’s Alumni Council
When The Arc’s Alumni Council was formed in 2017, it was envisioned as a gathering place for former employees and board members of The Arc’s national office, as well as […]
Disability Advocates Urge for Investment in Launch of 988 Hotline: A Mental Health Crisis Deserves a Mental Health Response
The Arc of the United States through its National Center on Criminal Justice and Disability, and the Autism Society of America, two of the nation’s largest and oldest grassroots organizations […]
Home Manager Jackie McRoy: We Are in A Much Better Place, Thanks to the COVID-19 Vaccine
Jackie McRoy is a home manager for The Arc of Central Alabama. She supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) who live in a group home. Jackie is a […]
Lynsay Frye: Let’s Not Look Back Now. Get the COVID-19 Vaccine
Lynsay Frye is a leader across many communities in West Virginia. She holds leadership positions with various groups and councils such as the Disability Council and the Independent Living Council. […]
The Arc Receives Second Award from Verizon to Expand Disaster Preparedness Across the U.S.
For the second year, The Arc of the United States is pleased to receive an award from Verizon to further implement the Building Community Resilience Through Inclusive Disaster Preparedness program. […]