Today’s labor market means it’s harder than ever for people with mental illness and developmental disabilities to keep their Direct Care Workers on the job. Families and employers are stretched […]
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Georgia-based Disability Rights Groups Join Fight Against Georgia’s Anti-Voter Law S.B. 202
Three groups joined pending litigation AME Church v. Kemp in an amended complaint that explains how S.B. 202 violates the Americans with Disabilities Act, Rehabilitation Act ATLANTA — Three prominent Georgia-based […]
Georgia-based Disability Rights Groups Join Fight Against Georgia’s Anti-Voter Law S.B. 202
Three groups joined pending litigation AME Church v. Kemp in an amended complaint that explains how S.B. 202 violates the Americans with Disabilities Act, Rehabilitation Act ATLANTA — Three prominent Georgia-based […]
Civil Rights Groups Secure Federal Approval of Revised Crisis Standards of Care in Arizona
Phoenix, AZ – Today Arizona and national civil rights groups, in close collaboration with the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, […]
West Michigan assisted living facility to close in June after not finding enough workers
https://wwmt.com/news/local/west-michigan-assisted-living-facility-to-close-in-june-after-not-finding-enough-workers PLAINWELL, Mich. — A dozen families with loved ones in a Plainwell-based assisted living facility were looking for a new place for them to stay. The board […]
The Arc Demands a Public Apology from U.S. Capitol Riot Attorney for Offensive Comments about People with Disabilities
The Arc is appalled and disgusted by the offensive remarks made by Albert Watkins, an attorney representing Jacob Chansley, the self-described, “QAnon Shaman” who attacked the U.S. Capitol on January […]
The Arc Receives Funding from Verizon to Expand Emergency Preparedness Across the U.S.
The Arc of the United States is thrilled to announce it has received an award from Verizon to implement the Building Community Resilience through Inclusive Disaster Preparedness program in 2021. […]
Direct Care Worker Wage Coalition Meets with Rep Outman to Advocate for Local Families
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Celebrating Strength This Mother’s Day: A Mother’s Persistence
This Mother’s Day, The Arc celebrates the unconditional love and infinite strength of mothers. We recognize the mother figures and grandmothers who nurture and support us – no matter what. […]
Direct Care Worker Wage Coalition Urges Full State Funding of Essential Care for Vulnerable Families
For Immediate Release May 5, 2021 Contact: Stephanie Van Koevering, 517-974-6065 Direct Care Worker Wage Coalition Urges Full State Funding of Essential Care for Vulnerable Families Permanent Wage Increase Essential […]