View In Browser The Michigan House and Senate Health and Human Services budgets were released late April, and neither includes wage increases for direct care workers (DCWs) in FY 2025. […]
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5 Disability Stories Journalists Should Be Covering Right Now (2024)
Journalists, are people with disabilities and disability issues at the forefront of your coverage? With over 61 million Americans and 1 billion people globally living with a disability, we all […]
The Arc and United Health Foundation Launch $2.5M Partnership to Tackle Mental Health Crisis for People With Disabilities
The partnership will provide $100,000 to 10 communities to expand mental health support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities MINNEAPOLIS, MN and WASHINGTON, DC (May 6, 2024)–The United Health […]
Why and How to Celebrate Disability Pride Month
Disability Pride Month is celebrated every July and is an opportunity to honor the history, achievements, experiences, and struggles of the disability community. Why July? It marks the anniversary of […]
Mathematica Ticket Evaluation Listening Sessions
Mathematica is conducting an evaluation of the Ticket Act programs including WIPA (see https://www.ssa.gov/disabilityresearch/ticketevaluation.html). As part of the evaluation, Mathematica will be conducting listening sessions with community members, including providers and […]
Sexual Assault Could Happen to Anyone
By James R. Meadours This month is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and it makes me think about when I was sexually assaulted as a teenager. When I got assaulted the […]
Make Plans to Exercise Your Right to Vote in 2024
On Tuesday, November 5, 2024, eligible voters will have the opportunity to vote in federal, state, and local elections. The leaders who are elected will have a big impact on […]
The Arc Fights for the Rights of Homeless People With Disabilities in Landmark Supreme Court Case
The Arc Joins Law Enforcement Associations, Faith-Based Organizations, Medical Professionals, Legal Experts, Academic Leaders, Advocates, and Members of Congress in an Amicus Brief Urging an End to the Criminalization of […]
Autism Acceptance Month: Celebrate Differences
April is Autism Acceptance Month, celebrating the talents, contributions, and diversity within the autism community. At The Arc, autistic people and their loved ones are a part of our staff, […]
Spotlighting The Arc’s Changemakers: Kenneth Oakes, Immediate Past President
A childhood friendship sparked Ken Oakes’ lifelong dedication to the disability community. His mom’s cousin Louise had Down syndrome and was only 10 years older than him, making her part […]