Voting Rights

The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) has condemned legislation restricting the right to vote, and is actively mobilizing, the REV UP network to protect voting rights at the state level.

Caregivers are vital to the health and overall well-being of individuals with IDDs. But a nationwide shortage of professionals combined with low pay rates and limited benefits, has resulted in major irregularities in care for those in need.

July 26, will mark the 31st anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which was signed into law by Pres. George H.W. Bush. The ADA is one of America’s most comprehensive pieces of civil rights legislation that prohibits discrimination against and guarantees the equality of Americans with disabilities so they have the same opportunities as every other individual.

“The Arc is relieved that the U.S. Supreme Court has once again upheld the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and today dismissed the latest attack on the law. The ACA is critical to the lives of people with disabilities and low-income Americans. Without it, millions of adults and children would lose their health coverage, or it would become unaffordable, during an unprecedented time of health risk and uncertainty, as well as economic instability.

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