The Arc of the United States
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Working towards respect, dignity, and inclusion for all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.
Washington, D.C.
Joined March 2009
This is an immensely difficult loss, but know that your efforts made a difference. The Arc’s advocates generated more than 500,000 contacts to Congress this year, and members of Congress from both parties spoke out against these cuts.
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This bill will result in millions of people with disabilities losing access to health coverage and food assistance, and it will make it harder for children to access essential special education services.
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BREAKING: The budget bill is headed to President Trump's desk for signature. The House passed the Senate's version of the bill, leaving in drastic cuts to Medicaid and SNAP.
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Now, the Senate and House must agree on a final bill to send to the President for his signature. This isn’t over yet, but it's serious, and we need your help. Act now to help us protect the very foundation of care and services!
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Breaking news: The Senate just passed the budget bill, and it’s bad. This bill will result in millions of people with disabilities losing access to health coverage and food assistance, and it will make it harder for children to access essential special education services.
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Now is the time to fight back. Help us flood the Senate with calls, emails, stories—whatever it takes to make them stop this: #ProtectMedicaid.
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These cuts are devastating. And we won't be silent while our community is pushed past the brink. Read our full response: ⬇️.
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If this passes the Senate, people will lose care and services. Parents will skip meals so their kids can eat. ⬇️.
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BREAKING: The House just voted to gut Medicaid and SNAP—over $1 trillion slashed from programs that millions with disabilities rely on to survive. ⬇️.
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For my brother, for the 80 million people that rely on the program for health care, aging and disability care and so much more. Won’t won’t stop until there are #NoMedicaidCuts
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Join us as we read your Medicaid stories LIVE from 10-11 am ET today! #ProtectMedicaid
The sun is rising on a new day. 🌅 And we are still here to #ProtectMedicaid, sharing stories and being in community. 17 hours down. 7 hours to go. You can join our Medicaid vigil on the livestream.
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RT @TheRealANCOR: “Medicaid is not a red state/blue state issue. It serves 80-million Americans. … Everyone’s constituents depend on Medica….
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You can be part of it from home! We have a simple way for you to share your Medicaid story and let Congress know what’s at stake: #WeActWednesday #ProtectMedicaid.
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We’re joining partners for a 24-hour vigil to protect Medicaid. We’re sharing real stories on the steps of the Capitol to send a powerful message to Congress: people are watching, and people need this care. Watch live:
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RT @arcoftucson: @TheArcUS . April showers bring May flowers—and lots of amazing ways to uplift people with disabilities! Share this post t….
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RT @HobbyAirport: Access to air travel should be for everyone. It was an honor to host Wings For All with @TheArcUS and @SouthwestAir. Th….
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Having access to Medicaid means Jennifer’s son, who's tracheostomy & ventilator dependent, can experience childhood like any other kid. But there’s a big risk that Medicaid could be cut, which would devastate millions of families. Tell Congress no cuts!
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RT @AutismSociety: @AutSelfAdvocacy, @AutismSociety, @autismspeaks, @awnnetwork, @AutisticPOC, @TheArcUS and other partners urge science-ba….
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RT @arcoftucson: Correct link. Read @TheArcUS Board Member @RussL_Co @USATODAY article about how his incredible journey of resilence chan….
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