At The Arc, we know that proper preparation can make all the difference in your child's growth and success. Here are some practical tips to help you and your child start the school year off right and carry that momentum throughout the year.| The Arc
Can a federal court stop the government from enforcing a harmful policy that violates people’s rights, even if those people aren’t part of a lawsuit? That’s the core question in Trump v. CASA, a U.S. Supreme Court case that could reshape how civil rights cases are handled, including those brought by and for people with […]| The Arc
What happens when a worker with a disability retires and then faces discrimination in the benefits they were promised? That was the question at the heart of Stanley v. City of Sanford, a case that made its way to the U.S. Supreme Court this year. The answer the Court gave was disappointing: under federal law, […]| The Arc
Washington, DC — The Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law, the National Disability Rights Network, the Center for Public Representation, the National Health Law Program, the Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund, and The Arc of the United States condemn the issuance of an Executive Order on “Ending Crime and Disorder on America’s Streets.” The […]| The Arc
What does a perfect day look like for a family that’s often navigating a world that excludes them? On July 9, families connected to The Arc of Ohio found out, thanks to our national partnership with Lids and the Lids Foundation. It was a day full of joy, connection, and the kind of belonging that […]| The Arc
35 years after the ADA became law, people with disabilities are still fighting for access and equality. The Arc’s CEO calls for action to protect its promise.| The Arc
If you’re on Medicaid, you’re supposed to be able to choose your own doctor. That right still technically exists, but now you can’t go to court to enforce it if states take that choice away. The U.S. Supreme Court made that decision in Medina v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic, ruling that Medicaid beneficiaries no longer […]| The Arc
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to issue a ruling in a case that could have had a major impact on how people with disabilities fight discrimination through class action lawsuits. The case, LabCorp v. Davis, involves blind patients who sued LabCorp over self-check-in kiosks that were inaccessible to them. While the Supreme Court ultimately didn’t […]| The Arc
Today, the U.S. House passed the Senate’s version of the Budget Reconciliation Bill. The legislation now heads to the President’s desk. If signed into law, this bill will result in deep and harmful cuts to the programs that millions of people with disabilities rely on to live, learn, and thrive in their communities. At a […]| The Arc
A.J.T. v. Osseo Area Schools could’ve shook the very foundation of disability civil rights. Here’s why this case matters and what you need to know.| The Arc
The R-word is loaded with hurt, discrimination, and a painful history. Here's why it's time we ditched it for good.| The Arc
The R-word is not just a word—it’s a slur that harms people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Read powerful firsthand stories of the pain this word causes.| The Arc
All children with intellectual/developmental disabilities must receive a free appropriate public education in age-appropriate inclusive settings.| The Arc
In May 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court couldn’t agree on a big case about whether a religious school in Oklahoma should get public money. Here's why this case matters for students with disabilities.| The Arc
The Arc promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).| The Arc
The Arc is made up of more than 600 state and local chapters across the United States. Find a chapter of The Arc close to you.| The Arc
