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Federal Court Strikes Down Restrictive, Suppressive Texas Voting Measures in S.B. 1 that Limited Voting Assistance
Media Contacts: The Arc, [email protected] LDF, [email protected] Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., [email protected] ArentFox Schiff, [email protected] Ray Shackelford, [email protected] The Arc of the United States, along with The Arc of […]
Close the Gaps: People With Disabilities Are a Special Medically Underserved Population
People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) face issues with not having access to the health care they need throughout their lifespan. There are millions of children with IDD across […]
Equal Lives, Equal Rights: Challenging Organ Transplant Discrimination Against People With Disabilities
Over 100,000 individuals in the United States are waiting for an organ transplant, including many people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Thousands of people die each year waiting for […]
EVV & Michigan Medicaid Policy Changes: What To Know
Michigan Medicaid Policy Changes for EVV Proposed: What You Need to Know The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) plans to update Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) policies […]
The Ultimate Back-To-School Guide for Families of Children With Disabilities
The excitement of a new school year is in the air! For parents of children with disabilities, this time brings unique challenges and opportunities. At The Arc, we know that […]
Understanding the Fight to Protect People With Intellectual Disability From Execution
The Arc of the United States, along with our partners, recently filed an amicus brief in a critical case before the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, Ex Parte Blaine Milam. […]
Empowering Through Technology: Major Initiative to Boost Digital Skills for Disabled Communities
The Arc and AT&T launch $850,000 collaboration to boost technology skills through accessible digital skills training Imagine not being able to apply for jobs, access healthcare, or connect with loved […]
Advocates Fight to Protect Texas Man With Intellectual Disability from Execution
In a new amicus brief, The Arc, Disability Rights Texas, and AAIDD urge Texas court to follow science, not stereotypes WASHINGTON, DC – In a critical death penalty case, The […]
Paralympic Swimmer Lawrence Sapp: Defying Expectations About IDD
From an early age, Lawrence Sapp found his calling in swimming. His parents enrolled him on a summer swim team at just 5 years old, hoping it would help their […]