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Amicus Brief Filed in U.S. Supreme Court Case Emphasizes Importance of Testers to ADA Enforcement

August 10, 2023August 18, 2023 | News

If testers are stripped of standing, the result will be less private enforcement of the ADA, a less accessible society, and the continued exclusion of people with disabilities from community […]

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The ADA’s Promise Must Still Be Realized: A Conversation With Sean Pevsner

July 20, 2023August 18, 2023 | News

For 33 years, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has protected the civil rights of people with disabilities. We recently talked to disability rights lawyer Sean Pevsner about why the […]

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It’s Time for August Congressional Recess

July 12, 2023July 6, 2025 | News

For some, August can be a time for camping trips, beach days, and other fun summer activities. But for members of Congress, August signals the start of Congressional Recess. During […]

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The Pandemic’s Devastation Continues for Many Families

July 10, 2023July 19, 2023 | News

“It’s like a tornado has devastated us. But no one is coming to help.” By Grace from New York I have twin sons who have autism spectrum disorder and intellectual […]

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The Arc’s Statement on the Passing of Senator Lowell Weicker, Jr.

June 29, 2023July 19, 2023 | News

There has never been a more influential and monumental moment in disability rights than when the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) passed in 1990. This legislation transformed the lives of […]

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Roy’s Fight to Keep His Three Adult Sons at Home and Out of Institutions

June 15, 2023June 16, 2023 | News

As parents of adult children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) grow older, they may face concerns about what their child’s life will look like when they are no longer […]

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2023 Four-Part Parent Speaker Series SAVE THE DATE JULY 12, 2023, 3:30–4:45pm EST

June 13, 2023June 13, 2023 | News

Turning 18: What Every Parent of a Child with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Needs to Know

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A Major Win for Disability Rights From SCOTUS!

June 8, 2023June 13, 2023 | News

From Shira Wakschlag, Senior Director of Legal Advocacy and General Counsel for The Arc of the United States: “Today is a monumental win for disability rights and the principle that […]

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Why and How to Celebrate Disability Pride Month 2023

June 6, 2023March 31, 2025 | News

Disability is a part of the rich tapestry of human diversity, and something that nearly all of us will experience at some point in our lives. It’s also a significant […]

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Michigan lawmaker wants to ban health insurance copay accumulator

June 1, 2023June 1, 2023 | News
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