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A person with IDD may need support with health needs while they volunteer. People may struggle to find transportation to or from a volunteering. People with IDD may not know how to express …

The Arc of the United States is the nation's leading nonprofit advancing the rights and inclusion of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Explore our programs, advocacy, …

Special needs trusts are supposed to pay for “extra” things that make life more comfortable like vacations, pets, entertainment, home furnishings, assistive technology and therapies not …

Many states have ABLE programs, and many programs are available to people with IDD who live around the country, not just residents of the state. Click here to see which states have …

Sep 28, 2021 · The Arc provides programs and services that people with IDD and their families want and depend upon in their daily lives. We strive for quality and excellence in all we do.

Many have been placed in “prevocational” programs and “disability-only” workshops where they are paid below minimum wage and have little expectation of moving into competitive jobs …

Mar 24, 2025 · First, it’s important to remember that Congress established the Office of Special Education Programs within the Department of Education. Congress must change the law to …

The Arc advocates to protect and improve federal housing laws and regulations and to ensure adequate funding for federal housing programs that assist people with IDD and their families.

Throughout its history, The Arc has fought tooth and nail to establish, expand, and maintain critical federal disability rights laws and programs that make community living possible for …