Updated September 28, 2026 Every October, National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) recognizes the contributions of workers with disabilities and calls attention to the barriers that still keep too many people out of the workforce. The 2026 NDEAM theme is “Celebrating Value and Talent.” The U.S. Department of Labor is carrying last year’s theme forward […]
After The Arc’s recent Teen Vogue op-ed about Euphoria’s repeated use of the R-word, thousands of people responded across social media. Some comments showed gratitude and deep pain. Others showed ...
If you’ve been following The Arc’s work this year, you’ve already felt Meredith Sadoulet’s steady influence. She stepped into the role of Board President in January, and while she’s not new ...
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...
Updated: June 18, 2026
The R-word is showing up again on social media, in schools, in entertainment, and in everyday conversation.
People use it as a joke or an insult. But for people with intel...
What makes a great dad or father figure?
For some, it’s a quiet kind of support that needs no spotlight. For others, it’s encouragement, guidance, a sense of safety, or someone who listens with...
Moms (or the people who love us like moms) are often the ones who just get us. They keep life moving. They see potential where others see limits. And for people with disabilities, that love can take m...
Updated August 25, 2026
November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time to recognize the family members and friends who provide ongoing support to people with disabilities, health conditions, ...
Marcus Stewart's smile lights up the room as he talks about his dreams and his latest TikTok dance moves. At 23, the young man from Waldorf, MD aspires to be a pastor or a DJ, and he loves cleaning. H...
Updated October 2, 2026: In a letter published by The Washington Post, The Arc's CEO Katy Neas addressed what to do when someone uses the R-word. She explained that responding doesn't require an argum...
