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, volunteer leaders, and key people guiding our work every day. Their lived experiences are vital, as an estimated 1 in 36 children in the U.S. […]
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 th...
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 of Community Oriented Policing ...
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 ...
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 Columbia (DC), ...
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 r...
Journalists, did you know people with disabilities are the largest minority voting bloc in our country? It's also a population that has been growing rapidly as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet a...
Are you a journalist looking for impactful stories that demand greater coverage? If they aren’t already, disability issues should be part of your reporting. One in 4 U.S. adults and 1 in 6 people wo...
Amazon Will Donate 5,000 Devices, Provide Monetary Support, and Engage IDD Community for Ongoing Feedback
Washington, DC – Technology can be life-changing, but people with intellectual and developm...
Washington, DC – The Arc of the United States, the oldest and largest nonprofit serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), today named Katherine (Katy) Neas as its new CE...