The Arc of Nebraska

09/01/2026

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08/31/2026

📣Lincoln Area: 6 weeks of cooking & fun from 10am to 12:30pm

🤝Make new friends
👨‍🍳Learn new cooking skills
🎉Enjoy hands-on activities
💛Build confidence and connections
📣Spots are limited, so don't wait! Sign up today!

(Four Sessions will be offered: See post for details.)

Our first Socialize and Sizzle Session starts next week! 🍳👩‍🍳

Get ready to cook, connect, and have some fun! Socialize & Sizzle, is a 6-week cooking adventure designed to bring people together through food, friendship, and fun! 💛
Each week, we'll learn new recipes, build, build cooking skills, work together, and most importantly--SOCIALIZE & SIZZLE! 🔥

🍴6 weeks of cooking and fun from 10am to 12:30pm
🤝Make new friends
👨‍🍳Learn new cooking skills
🎉Enjoy hands-on activities
💛Build confidence and connections
📣Spots are limited, so don't wait! Sign up today!

Four Sessions will be offered: September 3rd-October 8th, October 20th-November 24th, January 21st-February 25th and March 16th-April 13th.

We can't wait to see you in the kitchen! 🥄
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08/26/2026

Your VOTE, your VOICE. 📣 Know registration deadlines:

Online: Register by Oct. 16th
By Mail: Oct. 16th
In-Person: Oct. 23rd (Visit your County Election Commission office.)

Worried about party affiliation? Don't let the party selection question stop you from registering. You can always register as "nonpartisan". For more information check out the links below.

Nonpartisan Voting In Nebraska:
https://sos.nebraska.gov/elections/how-nonpartisan-voting-works-nebraska-primary-elections

Check out our voting education links:
https://www.arc-nebraska.org/vote

08/20/2026

The Arc of Nebraska is saddened to learn of the new technology being utilized in Omaha area schools without public knowledge. In response we issued a public statement attached below.

The Arc of the United States has a well documented position as to such aversive treatments and are strongly opposed to their usage with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Historically, the individuals we advocate for have frequently been subjected to aversive treatments. Read our national organizations position statement here:

https://thearc.org/position-statements/behavioral-supports/

The Arc of Nebraska’s statement in response to the use of shock G.L.O.V.E.s by SROs in public schools:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1p-U38g9Yo9PWY8QI6LMoVOuSDL0EUVTbveQcv6KDOa0/edit?usp=drivesdk

The Arc of Nebraska 215 Centennial Mall South Suite #508 Lincoln, NE, 68508 Date: 08/17/2026 Nebraska Advocates, In light of the news that Omaha area schools have deployed the use of “shock gloves” by School Resource Officers(SRO) in schoo...

08/14/2026

Voting by mail is helpful for voters with disabilities. In Nebraska, you can request this method for any reason.

Read more about the Supreme Court’s decision nation wide. And remember, you can request to vote by mail now until Sept. 3rd.

⭐️With postage, it is better to be early than last minute. In-person drop off at your elections office can ensure a more timely submission if nearing the deadline for returning.

“All county election offices will accept early-voting applications up to 120 days prior to a statewide primary, general election or special election. However, regular early-voting ballots are not sent out or voted until at least 35 days before a primary or general election and 15 days prior to all other elections. All early-voting ballots whether delivered in person or carrier to the county drop box or by mail must arrive by the close of polls on the day of the election.” -See NE elections link.

https://thearc.org/blog/supreme-court-protects-mail-voting-in-major-win-for-voters-with-disabilities/

https://sos.nebraska.gov/elections/early-voting

The Arc explains why Watson v. RNC matters: many voters with disabilities rely on mail ballots, and this Supreme Court ruling helps protect their access to the vote.

08/11/2026

It’s back to school time! IDEA remains in full force. 📚 ✏️ 🏫