By: Nicole Jorwic, Senior Director of Public Policy, The Arc Here we are again, fighting for our lives in Congressional negotiations – this time during a global pandemic. And the […]
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Social Secuirty and COVID-19
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Social Security is closing field offices to the public for in-person services, except for certain dire emergencies. Please consider using online services. For more information, […]
COVID-19 Legislation First Step in Addressing Crisis for People with Disabilities, Families
Washington, D.C. – People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) are facing threats to their health and wellbeing due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, and the legislation passed by Congress […]
Coronavirus Relief Bill: The Arc Fights for Disability Community
The Arc is pleased that Congress is recognizing the unique and vital needs that people with disabilities have when facing the COVID-19 pandemic. The emergency relief bill introduced in the […]
*CANCELLED*Wings For Autism at LAN, March 24!
Join Us on March 24th at the Lansing Capital Region International Airport for Wings For Autism!
The Arc, Allies, and Self-Advocates Finally ‘Stop the Shock”
Washington, D.C. – After too long of a wait, The Arc celebrates a victory in our seemingly never-ending fight to underscore the value and human dignity of the lives of […]
Planning & Response re: COVID-19 for persons with disabilities
NATIONAL CALL TO ACTION MARCH 3, 2020 THERE IS AN URGENT NEED FOR GOVERNMENT TO ADDRESS THE RIGHTS AND NEEDS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES THROUGHOUT ALL COVID-19 PLANNING AND RESPONSE […]
Public Charge Rule Discriminates Against People with Disabilities
Washington, D.C. – The Arc is deeply concerned that the Department of Homeland Security’s discriminatory public charge rule is now in effect. The new policy could have terrible impacts on […]
MI-Lend Trainee Cohort coming up, apply by Feb 1
MI-LEND is an interdisciplinary leadership training program that trains emerging leaders with the goal of improving the health of infants, children, and adolescents with or at risk for neurodevelopmental disabilities […]
Proposed Medicaid Restructuring Will Harm Disability Community
Washington, D.C. – Today, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced guidance to states allowing them to pursue drastic changes in how they administer Medicaid to many program recipients, […]