If you’ve been following The Arc’s work this year, you’ve already felt Meredith Sadoulet’s steady influence. She stepped into the role of Board President in January, and while she’s not […]
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Supreme Court Clears Path for Dismantling of Education Department, Putting Students with Disabilities in Harm’s Way
In a fast-moving case with massive consequences for education, the U.S. Supreme Court has allowed the dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education to continue while a legal challenge plays […]
A New Limit on Disability Rights Lawsuits? What the Supreme Court’s Decision in Trump v. CASA Means
Can a federal court stop the government from enforcing a harmful policy that violates people’s rights, even if those people aren’t part of a lawsuit? That’s the core question in […]
A Supreme Court Loss for Retirees with Disabilities: What Stanley v. City of Sanford Means
What happens when a worker with a disability retires and then faces discrimination in the benefits they were promised? That was the question at the heart of Stanley v. City […]
National Disability Groups Condemn Executive Order Taking Away Civil Liberties
Washington, DC — The Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law, the National Disability Rights Network, the Center for Public Representation, the National Health Law Program, the Disability Rights Education and […]
How One Day at the Ballpark Meant the World to Families with Disabilities
What does a perfect day look like for a family that’s often navigating a world that excludes them? On July 9, families connected to The Arc of Ohio found out, […]
The ADA at 35: A Legacy Worth Celebrating and Defending
Statement from Katy Neas, CEO of The Arc of the United States on the 35th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act The Americans with Disabilities Act reshaped this country […]
Protecting School-Based Mental Health Services: Michigan Takes a Stand
Attorney General Dana Nessel is joining a multistate fight to defend critical mental health funding in schools — funding that supports counselors, social workers, and students across Michigan and the […]
Can You Still Choose Your Own Doctor on Medicaid? The Supreme Court Just Made It Harder
If you’re on Medicaid, you’re supposed to be able to choose your own doctor. That right still technically exists, but now you can’t go to court to enforce it if […]
What LabCorp v. Davis Means for Disability Rights and Class Action Lawsuits
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to issue a ruling in a case that could have had a major impact on how people with disabilities fight discrimination through class action lawsuits. […]