The National Disability Rights Network (NDRN) is conducting a study for the National Council on Disability about the enforcement of federal disability rights laws and needs the viewpoint of people with disabilities. NDRN will conduct four focus discussion groups, two in February and two in March, for up to 12 – 14 participants. To find […]
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President’s Day Recess Advocacy Tools
Members of Congress will be back home this week for the President’s Day recess – and they need to hear from you! This recess, please urge Congress to support community living funding through the Money Follows the Person (MFP) program. This vital program has provided federal funds to states to transition individuals with disabilities and […]
The Arc Files Amicus Brief in Support of Prisoners Seeking Medical Treatment
The Arc recently participated in an amicus brief before the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals in the case Postawko v. Missouri Department of Corrections. Here, the plaintiffs filed a federal class action lawsuit in 2016 on behalf of Missouri prisoners seeking life-saving medical treatment while in prison, alleging that the Missouri Department of Corrections refuses […]
The Arc Responds to House Passage of the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Education and Reform Act
Washington, DC – Today, the House of Representatives passed HR 620, the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Education and Reform Act, a bill that would create additional requirements for filing lawsuits under the ADA. The Arc released the following statement in response to the passage of the bill: “Individuals with disabilities have faced decades of discrimination, […]
It’s Peanut Butter Jelly Time!
Have volunteer activities gotten stale? Donating and shelving canned goods at food pantries or making and delivering meals are fun and meaningful activities that work so well that we seldom think outside the (donation) box. However, the time is always right to put a twist on these old favorites and create a new instant classic, […]
President Trump’s 2019 Budget Is Devastating for People With Disabilities
WASHINGTON, DC – Earlier this week, the Trump Administration released a budget proposal entitled “An American Budget”. The Arc released the following statement in response to the proposal: “Yet again, the administration has laid out a plan that shows a complete disregard for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. This Budget confirms […]
The Arc on Bipartisan, Two Year Budget Deal
The Arc is pleased that Congress was able to negotiate a bipartisan budget deal last week. The deal provides welcome temporary relief for the non-defense discretionary part of the budget that funds a range of programs – such as education, housing, and employment – that help make community living possible for people with intellectual and […]
President Trump’s 2019 Budget Is Devastating for People With Disabilities
WASHINGTON, DC – Earlier this week, the Trump Administration released a budget proposal entitled “An American Budget”. The Arc released the following statement in response to the proposal: “Yet again, the administration has laid out a plan that shows a complete disregard for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. This Budget confirms […]
Register Today: Disability Policy Seminar!
Registration for the premier policy event of the year is officially open! Join other advocates and professionals from all over the country to get up-to-date on the latest policy issues and legislation. It is an excellent opportunity to advance our grassroots movement, meet with your Members of Congress, and educate them on the needs of […]
Child with Down Syndrome Expelled from Daycare for Failure to Reach Toilet Training Milestone
The Disability Rights Section of the U.S. Department of Justice is currently pursuing an Americans with Disabilities Act case against Nobel Learning Communities, a private daycare that expelled a child with Down Syndrome for failure to become toilet trained on the school’s set timeline. The Arc is looking to learn more about the scope of […]