Washington, DC – The Arc denounces the harmful rule that will be finalized by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Wednesday, August 14. This new rule discriminates against people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families, among others. It allows the federal government to deny admission into the U.S. and unfairly […]
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Perseverance in Planning: The Value of Building an Inclusive Volunteerism Program
Building an inclusive volunteering community can be stressful. But, it is often incredibly rewarding as well! This year, we asked Erica Delma from Holly Ridge Center to share their journey as a grantee of The Arc’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service project through a letter to herself. She spoke about finding meaningful work […]
West Virginia, National Disability Advocacy Groups File Complaints Alleging Systemic Disability Discrimination in Kanawha County Schools
Washington, DC – Local and national disability advocacy organizations have filed three complaints with the West Virginia Department of Education alleging widespread failures by Kanawha County Schools (KCS) to educate children with disabilities, including autism, intellectual or developmental disabilities, mental health concerns, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Specifically, the groups assert that KCS—the public school […]
The Arc to Host Environmental Risk Reduction Program
Washington, DC – The Arc is pleased to announce that it will host Project TENDR (Targeting Environmental Neuro-Developmental Risks), a collaborative of leading scientists, health professionals and children’s and environmental advocates that works to disseminate scientific information and raise awareness of the risks pregnant women and children face from chemicals and pollutants that harm brain […]
Get Ready for National Disability Voter Registration Week: July 15 –19!
Did you know that the voter turnout rate for people with disabilities is 6 percent lower than that of people without disabilities? Each year, the REV UP campaign, through the American Association for People with Disabilities, organizes National Disability Voter Registration Week (NDVRW) to promote registration and civic engagement among people with disabilities. July 15-19, […]
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As a well-known and respected brand, displaying The Arc logo is an important step of your marketing plan. If your chapter… Is new and has yet to adopt The Arc’s brand logo Is using your business trade name but are not clearly and conspicuously displaying The Arc’s “affiliated chapter” logo Has a new name Merged […]
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Martha Haythorn shares her experience with The Arc Georgia
My Experience with The Arc Georgia. I have Down syndrome and advocacy is a world I live in. I believe my voice has power and I have a story to tell. I believe that a lot of people need help to let their voices be heard. And I believe we need change and better […]
A Family Mission – Supporting full inclusion and participation in the community from Baltimore MD to Macon GA
Richard M. Spooner (d. June 18, 2019) was instrumental in the growth of The Arc Baltimore after his daughter was born with Down Syndrome in the 50’s. The desire to protect the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and support their full inclusion and participation in the community was one that Mr. […]