Updated August 4, 2026 Written by: Robyn Linscott, Director of Education & Family Policy and Katy Neas, CEO of The Arc of the United States The start of a new school year can bring excitement, but for parents and caregivers of children with disabilities, back-to-school preparation often includes much more than supply lists and first-day […]
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The Arc responds to more than $1 billion in federal Medicaid payment deferrals and calls for fraud oversight that protects continuity of care, disability services, and community living.
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Statement from Katy Neas, CEO of The Arc of the United States on the 35th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act:
The Americans with Disabilities Act reshaped this country for the better....
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