WASHINGTON, DC —Today, a federal court denied the three motions to dismiss litigation filed by The Arc and others challenging Georgia’s anti-voter law S.B. 202, allowing the case, Sixth District […]
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The Arc Mourns Former U.S. Senator and Disability Rights Champion Bob Dole
Washington, D.C. – The Arc mourns the death of Former U.S. Senator Bob Dole, who was an important champion in the disability rights movement. Senator Dole served as a faithful […]
CDC Announces Rise in Autism Rates Among Children, As Leading Scientists and Clinicians Call for New Approach to Understanding Autism – Focused on Toxic Chemicals and Genetics
Washington, D.C. – The Centers for Disease Control announced that autism rates are once again rising among children. The new data says 1 in 44 children in the U.S. is […]
Families Like Debbi, Josh, and Victor Need Your Support.
The Arc has been advocating for decades to help family caregivers—advocating for health insurance, for paid family and medical leave, and respite services and other family supports. And this advocacy […]
House of Representatives Passes Historic Disability Funding Through the Build Back Better Plan
“We need the Senate to understand all that is on the line” Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed President Biden’s Build Back Better plan, bringing us one important step […]
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The Arc Celebrates CVS Health Commitment with Disability Leaders to Affordable and Equitable Access to Health Care
Yesterday, CVS Health announced the withdrawal of its appeal before the Supreme Court that sought to limit the scope of civil rights protections for people with disabilities under federal law. […]
The Child Tax Credit Helps Working Moms Like Molly Stay Afloat – And in the Workforce
For moms like Molly, the past four months have meant long-overdue help in making ends meet. Molly works full time and manages the care for her 15-year-old son, Reid, who […]
“They must think we are not paying attention. Enough is enough.”
We need your help. The health insurance plans and Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey are trying to change the law so they can take over the state’s public mental health […]
Disability Is Not a Crime. Support Our Fight for Justice.
Too often, disability is criminalized due to a lack of understanding—by both the public and first responders. Disability-related behaviors can be perceived as threatening or suspicious, and it’s estimated that […]