For people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), a fully integrated life in the community often depends on not only people-powered supports like direct support professionals and job coaches, but on the technology to facilitate skill building, social connection, and much more. As the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the world and shut down entire communities, […]
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For people with intellectual and
developmental disabilities (IDD), a fully integrated life in the community
often depends on not only people-powered supports like direct support
professionals and job...
Since
2015, The Arc has been the proud recipient of a grant from the Corporation for
National and Community Service (CNCS), the federal agency that funds the national
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of S...
The Arc of Iowa was struggling financially with local chapters closing, memberships declining, and a growing need for advocacy related to managed care moving into the state. They wanted to build a s...
Lisa Turner, Executive Director of TARC
As the only chapter of The Arc in the state of Oklahoma, TARC has both a unique opportunity and challenge. Around 60,000 Oklahomans have intellectual and/or...
Now in its second year, The Arc of Harrisonburg and Rockingham’s "Santa Run, Walk, ‘N Roll" brings the community together during the season of giving to raise awareness and funds for the chap...
Digital technology is revolutionizing our day-to-day lives. It is rapidly
expanding access to information, tools, and entertainment that helps us connect
with the world and each other. It helps us dr...
By Andrew Pfadt-Trilling, Vivian Murray, and Joyce Minault (AHRC NYC)
New York City
is a city of contrasts. It is the financial capital of the world while 1.4
million residents rely on emergency ...
Photo: Ann Maas Photography
The Arc Montgomery County Karasik Family, Infant & Child Care Center, affectionately known as KFICCC, is a family-centered child care program. I...
Although federal laws describe the services and supports available to students with disabilities, it is not always easy for students and parents to advocate on their own for appropriate educational se...
