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High Risk, Infected and Dying of COVID-19 – But Who Is Counting?
By Nicole Jorwic, Senior Director of Public Policy At an institution in Denton, Texas, where 400 people with disabilities live, 54 have COVID-19, and 50 employees are infected. At a […]
Over 30 Groups File Amicus Brief in Wisconsin Regarding Heightened COVID-19 Risks to People with Disabilities & Older Adults
The Arc, The Arc Wisconsin, and over thirty Wisconsin and national disability and aging advocacy organizations, represented by the law firm Munger Tolles & Olson, have filed an amicus brief […]
Economic Impact Payments for Social Security and SSI Recipients
Check out the resource guide, titled Economic Impact Payments for Social Security and SSI Recipients – Steps to Take and Schedule of Payments. This guide provides information for Social […]
Supplemental Security Income Recipients, Act Now – Go to IRS.gov –
– A Message from Social Security Commissioner Andrew Saul Action Needed for People Receiving SSI with Dependents and Who Do Not File Tax Returns to Receive $500 Per Child Payment […]
The Arc Michigan’s 2020 Disability Policy Seminar is Going ONLINE!
While the 2020 Disability Policy Seminar may be cancelled IN PERSON, we are working hard behind the scenes to make sure you have access to all of the valuable information […]
Governor Whitmer Announces Temporary Pay Increase for Direct Care Workers
Governor Whitmer announces temporary pay increase for direct care workers by Aisha Carter Thursday, April 23rd 2020 (Photo: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s Office) LANSING, Mich. — Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a […]
COVID-19 Small Business Bill: Temporary Relief to Service Providers in Need; But Disability Community Needs More in Package 4
As the COVID-19 pandemic sickens and kills thousands of Americans in every corner of our country, The Arc is alarmed that the needs of people with disabilities and the undervalued […]
Universal Design for Learning
The Arc Michigan supports the implementation of Universal Design for Learning (UDL). UDL is the design of instructional materials and activities that make the learning goals achievable by […]
For Some Social Security Beneficiaries, 48 Hours to File on an Inaccessible Form or Forgo a Stimulus Payment Until 2021
The Social Security Administration has put a huge hurdle in front of many people with disabilities and their families from accessing a much-needed boost to their economic stimulus payment. Announced […]