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The Arc of the United States and The Arc of Texas respond to a federal appeals court ruling that puts barriers to mail-in voting and voter assistance back in place for millions of Texans with disabilities. On August 12, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit dealt a major setback to voting […]
Updated August 17, 2026 The Arc is opposing proposed changes to Head Start standards that could weaken inclusion and support for children with disabilities and their families. For generations, Head Start has helped families access early learning, developmental supports, health services, and other resources during some of the most important years of a child’s life. […]
Have a car you keep meaning to get rid of? When you donate your car to charity, you can skip the hassle of selling it, schedule free pickup, and support a cause that matters. Through The Arc’s vehicle donation program, you can donate a car, truck, RV, boat, motorcycle, or other vehicle to support people […]
On June 25, the U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way for the federal government to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for hundreds of thousands of Haitians and thousands of Syrians who have legally lived and worked in the United States. After weeks of short-term court extensions, TPS protections for Haitians ended on July 27. For […]
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. On July 21, 2026, HHS and CMS paused more than $1 billion in Medicaid payments to California and Minnesota citing the existence of fraud but without providing […]
Updated August 20, 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 […]
What is happening with Medicaid right now? Last year, Congress passed a new Medicaid law. The law created new community engagement rules (often called work requirements) for some adults who get Medicaid. It impacts all but 7 states: Alabama, Florida, Kansas, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, and Wyoming. Work requirements say some adults may have to […]
More students with disabilities are learning in general education classrooms, but progress remains uneven at a time when federal education oversight is being split across multiple agencies By: Robyn Linscott, Director of Education and Family Policy, The Arc of the United States A new GAO report shows that more students with disabilities are learning in […]
In Watson v. Republican National Committee, the Court upheld Mississippi’s law allowing ballots postmarked by Election Day to count if they arrive shortly afterward. In a 5-4 decision on June 29, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld Mississippi’s law allowing mail ballots postmarked by Election Day and received up to five days later to be […]
Around the country, everyday families are piecing together caregiving because they have no other choice. Some states have found ways to support family caregivers in ways that make it work for people with disabilities, their loved ones, and the care system. In a structured program, monitored by the state Medicaid agency, some family caregivers are […]
