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 […]
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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 […]
The Home Depot Collaborates With Disability Community to Enhance Employment Access for Job Seekers With IDD
In an innovative partnership, The Home Depot has collaborated with leading disability rights organizations to remove barriers and improve job access for applicants with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The […]
The Arc Michigan is Hiring an Admin & Financial Assistant
Are you looking for meaningful part-time work with a chance to grow? Do you have experience in administrative support and bookkeeping? Then consider joining the Arc Michigan team. The Arc […]
Spotlighting The Arc’s Changemakers: Burt Hudson, Treasurer of the Board of Directors
Family is at the heart of Burt Hudson’s connection to The Arc. Burt’s younger brother John, who he introduces as “my best friend for as long as I’ve been alive,” […]
Celebrating 25 Years of the Olmstead Decision
June 22 marks the 25th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Olmstead v. L.C., a landmark case that opened the door for millions of people with disabilities to […]
25 Patient and Provider Groups Applaud Supreme Court Ruling, but Express Concern About Other Plaintiffs Keeping FDA Authority Challenge Alive
Washington, DC – Our 25 organizations, representing patients with serious health conditions and disabilities and their providers, applaud the Supreme Court’s unanimous ruling reversing the Fifth Circuit’s decision in Alliance […]
A Father’s Love Knows No Limits
This Father’s Day, we’re celebrating Mike, a dad whose unconditional love and devotion are redefining society’s views on parenthood. Born with cerebral palsy, Mike has navigated life from a wheelchair, […]
This Election Year, Know Your Voting Rights!
Voting is an essential part of our democracy and our right as citizens. Too often, people with disabilities struggle to be able to vote. Here are some (but not all) […]