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Digital skills can do more than help someone use technology. They can give people with disabilities more ways to learn, ...
10/22/2026

Digital skills can do more than help someone use technology. They can give people with disabilities more ways to learn, connect, and stay safe online.

Dawn’s experience is a great example. After taking part in digital literacy training at The Arc of Greater Brockton. Dawn learned skills for navigating the online world and decided she wanted to take what she learned even further.

Her idea? Create an anti-bullying class to help other people with disabilities learn about cyberbullying and what they can do when it happens.

Now Dawn is working with the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services to create an anti-bullying class that uses strategies and role-playing to help people understand cyberbullying and make safer choices online.

Through our partnership with AT&T, we’re expanding access to free digital skills training so more people with disabilities can build confidence with technology and use those skills in ways that matter to them.

Learn more about our free digital literacy program: https://bit.ly/4jYLaJG

10/21/2026

For the first time in his life, Ricky got to choose how he wanted his eggs cooked. After moving out of an institution, something as simple as choosing breakfast became possible.

People with disabilities have the right to make their own choices and live in their communities. But recent federal actions, court cases, and Medicaid cuts threaten this right.

Congress can help protect that right through a new bipartisan resolution on community living.

Tell Congress to support this resolution and help millions of people with disabilities, like Ricky, live in their communities: https://bit.ly/4zGgjGv

Invisible disabilities are conditions that aren't immediately noticeable but can still significantly impact daily life. ...
10/20/2026

Invisible disabilities are conditions that aren't immediately noticeable but can still significantly impact daily life. They include things like chronic pain, mental health conditions, learning differences, and more.

About 10% of Americans live with an invisible disability, meaning it's more common to meet someone with an unseen disability than you might think!

For those living with invisible disabilities, it can be hard to get the accommodation and support they need. Because their challenges aren’t always visible, their disabilities are sometimes misunderstood or not taken seriously. But just because you can’t see them doesn’t mean they aren’t there.

This week is Invisible Disabilities Week. Take a minute to share this post to remind others that not all disabilities are visible and that inclusion matters.

For decades, many people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) have faced significant barriers to emplo...
10/19/2026

For decades, many people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) have faced significant barriers to employment and financial independence. A job can help them build skills, confidence, and relationships. And competitive integrated employment means they can earn a fair wage, like their non-disabled peers. At The Arc, we know how important these opportunities are for people with IDD. That's why we're excited to announce a new one-year initiative, Employment Pathways for Individuals With Disabilities, thanks to generous funding from The Coca-Cola Company.

Participating chapters of The Arc will work with local businesses to identify and create employment opportunities that will fit the needs of the business and be a good fit for job seekers with IDD.

Read our blog post to learn more: https://bit.ly/4yjj3sb

Halloween asks kids to take in a lot at once: costumes, candy, spooky decorations, unfamiliar homes, crowded sidewalks, ...
10/16/2026

Halloween asks kids to take in a lot at once: costumes, candy, spooky decorations, unfamiliar homes, crowded sidewalks, and plenty of noise. For some kids with disabilities, that can make the holiday harder to enjoy.

Halloween doesn’t have to be the same for every kid. Some may want a full night of trick-or-treating. Others might prefer a shorter outing, a quieter event, or no costume at all. What matters is getting to enjoy the fun in a way that works for them.

A few small changes can make Halloween more accessible for kids with disabilities and make the night more welcoming for everyone.

“Taking away our food is the last thing that should be done. Please don't make things even more difficult for the people...
10/14/2026

“Taking away our food is the last thing that should be done. Please don't make things even more difficult for the people who need help the most."

Stacy recently lost her food assistance, through SNAP, after being considered “able-bodied” and not working. She is autistic, has ADHD, and is applying for disability benefits, but that process takes time.

Stacy’s story shows what SNAP cuts and expanded work requirements can mean for people with disabilities. SNAP helps millions of people with disabilities afford food, and losing these benefits can make it even harder to get by.

Send a message to Congress and tell them to protect SNAP, so no one goes hungry. https://bit.ly/47KdFn6

10/13/2026

Sarvesh uses augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) every day to bring his perspective to life.

As an officer of The Arc’s National Council of Self-Advocates, Sarvesh uses AAC to advocate for himself and other people with disabilities. With the help of AAC, he has also gone to camps and activities alongside people with and without disabilities, received his college degree, and participated in Toastmasters.

Give people using AAC devices time to respond, communicate directly with them, and respect the way they communicate.

10/09/2026

Jordan is a certified mental health peer specialist in Texas. He also has co-occurring disabilities and mental health challenges. Justin has learned that he needs support such as friendship and social skills groups, not just traditional mental health support.

Despite experiencing high rates of trauma, abuse, and social isolation, people with intellectual or developmental disabilities don't often get the mental health care they need and deserve. That’s why, with support from the UnitedHealth Group's United Health Foundation, we are training caregivers, health professionals, and community members in Mental Health First Aid so more people, like Jordan, can recognize and respond early.

Learn more about Mental Health First Aid: https://bit.ly/4hLH3PA

Disability rights are facing major changes, and in a few weeks, hundreds of people will come together to understand what...
10/08/2026

Disability rights are facing major changes, and in a few weeks, hundreds of people will come together to understand what’s happening and prepare for what comes next.

Join us at The Arc’s National Convention, November 18–20 in Portland, Oregon, to be part of the conversation!

People with disabilities, families, advocates, and professionals from across the country will share practical ideas, learn how others are responding to current challenges, and connect around the work ahead.

There's still time to make your travel plans. Register now: https://bit.ly/4jd2QRH

Cuts to Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can sound like policy changes happening far aw...
10/07/2026

Cuts to Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can sound like policy changes happening far away.

But Medicaid and SNAP cuts are already affecting people with disabilities.

People are losing food benefits, healthcare, and critical services. Others are facing confusing paperwork, delays, and mistakes that can put their benefits at risk.

Read our blog to hear from people dealing with these changes and learn what you can do to prepare now if you receive Medicaid or SNAP. https://bit.ly/47w0NRm

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