As we celebrate Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and Women’s History Month this March, we are reminded of the powerful role women have played in the disability rights movement. From visionary […]
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Tonya’s Struggle to Find Child Care for Her Daughter
Around the country, families are struggling to find and afford child care, and child care centers are struggling to keep their doors open. Half the country lives in child care […]
New Police Training Aims to Bridge Gap and Build Safety With Disability Community
Washington, DC – In the wake of the police killing of Ryan Gainer, a Black autistic teenager, The Arc of the United States and the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office […]
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month: Shattering Stigmas & Obstacles
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, a time to uplift the diverse talents and dreams of people with developmental disabilities. Common developmental disabilities include autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, and […]
The Arc’s Statement on the Killing of Ryan Gainer
The killing of Ryan Gainer, a Black autistic teen, is a devastating injustice. Too many people with disabilities, especially those from marginalized communities, cannot access the crisis intervention services they […]
DC’s OSSE Sued for Failure to Provide Safe and Reliable School Transportation, Denying Disabled Students Access to Education
Class Action Seeks to Remedy Systemic Failure and Violations of Federal and State Law March 7, 2024 – Parents and guardians of children with disabilities living in the District of […]
Spotlighting The Arc’s Changemakers: Mitch Routon, Secretary of The Arc’s Board of Directors
When Mitch was just ten days old, he had a stroke. Four years later, he began experiencing seizures, which would continue until he was 10 years old. The stroke and […]
Waskul settlement will greatly impact rural Michiganders with disabilities
https://gandernewsroom.com/2024/02/15/waskul-settlement-will-greatly-impact-rural-michiganders-with-disabilities/ Derek Waskul looking at photos at his parents’ home in Washtenaw County with a caregiver. Photo Courtesy of Cindy Waskul. By Lucas Henkel February 15, 2024 How one Michigan […]
Providers Who Care for People With Disabilities Deserve a Raise
This letter was originally published in the Syracuse Post-Standard. It has been adapted with permission from letter-writer Barbara Davis, a member of The Arc’s National Sibling Council. I am the […]
Landmark Trial Challenging Regressive Voting Rights Provisions in Texas Senate Bill 1 Concludes
Plaintiffs argue state law discriminates against voters of color and voters with disabilities, threatening democratic foundations. San Antonio, TX – A six-week trial challenging regressive voting rights provisions in Texas’ […]