Washington, DC – The Arc released the following statement following the release of the updated Senate Republicans’ health care legislation discussion draft: “A new draft, new talking points, same devastating impact on people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It is disheartening to know that Senators were in their districts for the last week, yet the […]
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Advocacy is Working – Turn Up the Heat this July 4th Congressional Recess
By Peter V. Berns, CEO Peter Berns at the U.S. Capitol with (left to right) Sen. Cory Booker; Janel George, National Women’s Law Center; Rep. John Lewis; Sen. Brian Schatz; and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand. This week, I had the immeasurable honor of sitting on the steps of the U.S. Capitol and talking with Senator Cory […]
New Video: How President Trump’s Budget Breaks a Promise to Protect Social Security and the Families That Rely on It
Washington, DC – Today The Arc and the Center for American Progress released a video showcasing two personal stories about how Social Security is more than just retirement income. Social Security is a system that protects workers and families throughout their lives. If President Trump’s $72.4 billion in cuts to Social Security’s disability programs in his […]
Trump Budget and Health Care Cuts are Devastating for People with Disabilities, Including Soojung’s Family
WASHINGTON, DC – Today the Trump Administration released its first ten year budget proposal, and the numbers are devastating for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families. On top of the more than $800 billion in Medicaid cuts already approved by the House of Representatives, the Trump Administration is planning for $610 […]
The Arc@School Releases Report on Special Education Advocacy and The Arc’s Chapter Network
School may be almost out for the summer, but The Arc@School is still in session. Now in its second year, The Arc@School continues its mission to build the capacity of The Arc’s nationwide network of chapters to provide individual advocacy that helps students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) navigate the special education system. Equal […]
What Do Moms Need?
Last week, The Arc was excited to join nearly 50 national organizations that co-sponsored the #MomsDontNeed / #LasMamásNoNecesitan Tweet storm. On Twitter, we called attention to recent actions and policies that threaten mothers and families, and highlighted the kind of supports they and all people truly need to protect and advance their economic security, health, […]
The Arc Promotes Workforce Development for Egyptians with Disabilities through U.S. Department of State Exchange Program
[WASHINGTON, DC] The Arc will host Michael Mikhael, Executive Director and founding member at the Farah Foundation for Development in Alexandria, Egypt as a fellow in the U.S. Department of State’s Professional Fellows Program (PFP). This two-way exchange embraces the power of individual citizens to find creative solutions to challenges they face in both the United […]
The Passage of the AHCA: The Real Life Consequences for People with Disabilities
By: Julie Ward, Director of Health Policy and Nicole Jorwic, Director of Rights Policy They say that if you want to know about a person, look at how they spend their money; to know the values of a nation, the same is true. The current Affordable Care Act and Medicaid fight is showing a side […]
“Don’t Take Away Our Independence”: Watch Thelma as The Arc Denounces Massive Cut to Medicaid
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, The Arc released a video which highlights how the House-passed cut to Medicaid funding (which exceeds $800 billion) will negatively impact people with disabilities’ capacity to live independently. The video features a conversation with Thelma, a long-time Washington, DC resident who relies on Medicaid to employ a health aid who helps […]
The Arc Responds to House Passage of The American Health Care Act: “Shows callous and dangerous disregard for the wellbeing of people with disabilities”
Washington, DC – The Arc released the following statement following the House of Representatives passage of the American Health Care Act (AHCA), with the addition of amendments that take the bill from bad to worse for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families: “Members of the House of Representatives who supported the […]