The Arc of the United States
@thearcus.bsky.social
Advocating for respect, dignity, and inclusion for people with intellectual & developmental disabilities and their families. We’re here to create a world where everyone belongs. Come see what we’re up to at www.thearc.org.
BREAKING: The House just voted to gut Medicaid and SNAP—over $1 trillion slashed from programs that millions with disabilities rely on to survive. If this passes the Senate, people will lose care and services. Parents will skip meals so their kids can eat.
Big News! The power of the disability community’s advocacy. “The case remains a significant threat to the rights of people with disabilities, as the 17 states continue to challenge the updated Section 504 ...” said Shira Wakschlag, general counsel at @thearcus.bsky.social tinyurl.com/ye89nen9
States Drop Effort To Overturn Section 504, But Continue To Challenge Disability Protections
Seventeen states are no longer seeking to invalidate one of the nation's key disability rights laws, but advocates say threats remain.
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This week, committees in Congress voted to cut Medicaid and food assistance (SNAP). There are more steps that have to happen before these cuts are finalized, and they are moving fast. We MUST stop this! ⬇️
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: www.youtube.com/live/tBo00pL...
Dismantling the U.S. Department of Education is more than a policy shift—it will reverse five decades of progress for students with disabilities. ⬇️
Millions of people with disabilities rely on Medicaid for health care and daily services—but Congress is threatening to cut it. We can’t let that happen. The more people take action, the harder it will be for Congress to ignore us. Tell Congress to #ProtectMedicaid: bit.ly/3Y01Rsm
Tell Congress: Medicaid Is a Lifeline for People With Disabilities!
We need Congress to support Medicaid for people with disabilities and their families! [@campaign]
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The House of Reps is planning to vote today on a bill that will start a process to cut $800 billion from Medicaid over the next decade. Call NOW & tell them not to take away health care & essential services from millions of people w disabilities, children, & older adults: bit.ly/4bcPiiV
Here's what's at stake for the #disability community from Kim, our #Medicaid Policy lead, and Tracy, a self-advocate w/The Arc of the Mid Ohio Valley ⬇️
HuffPost@huffpost.com · 2y agoRepublican lawmakers sound antsy about cutting a program that benefits many of their own constituents.
MUST-READ 🚨 Our CEO breaks down a growing threat to disability rights in a new @newsweek.com op-ed. Some lawmakers want to dismantle the U.S. Department of Ed—a move that could erase decades of progress & strip away vital protections for students with disabilities. www.newsweek.com/department-e...
Education Department Helps Students With Disabilities | Opinion
If the U.S. Department of Education disappears, millions of students with disabilities will face even greater barriers to getting the education they deserve.
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Medicaid is a lifeline for me and so many others! Call your congressional leaders and tell them no cuts to this vital program!
The Arc of the United States@thearcus.bsky.social · 2y agoTake Action today! Any cuts to Medicaid would have serious consequences—people with disabilities will lose the care they count on. Tell your members of Congress: no cuts to Medicaid. Take action now: bit.ly/3EBAVZ4 #HandsOffOurMedicaid #ProtectMedicaid
Thank you to everyone who has taken action! Together, we have sent over 11,000 messages to Congress this week! 💪🫶#ProtectMedicaid #HandsOffOurMedicaid
The Arc of the United States@thearcus.bsky.social · 2y agoTake Action today! Any cuts to Medicaid would have serious consequences—people with disabilities will lose the care they count on. Tell your members of Congress: no cuts to Medicaid. Take action now: bit.ly/3EBAVZ4 #HandsOffOurMedicaid #ProtectMedicaid
Class-action lawsuit against DC's OSSE continues forward. Case filed by 5 parents of students who have disabilities & by @thearcus.bsky.social. Focuses on failures to provide "safe, reliable, & appropriate" transportation for students who have disabilities. specialeducationaction.com/class-action...
Class-Action Lawsuit Continues Forward; Related Service of Transportation at Core of Suit Against District of Columbia's OSSE
A class-action lawsuit against District of Columbia's Office of the State Superintendent for Education will continue forward. The case was filed by fiv ...
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Take Action today! Any cuts to Medicaid would have serious consequences—people with disabilities will lose the care they count on. Tell your members of Congress: no cuts to Medicaid. Take action now: bit.ly/3EBAVZ4 #HandsOffOurMedicaid #ProtectMedicaid
🚨 Medicaid is at risk in 2025. Lawmakers are eyeing cuts, and The Arc is fighting back. ICYMI: Our webinar on Medicaid advocacy this week drew 1,000+ advocates—and you can watch it now! Learn what’s at stake and how to take action: pulse.ly/6oiwyjyehc #Medicaid #disability
Watch the Webinar: Medicaid Advocacy in 2025
Learn about the growing concern of potential cuts to Medicaid and what you can do to help protect it.
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"To scapegoat people with disabilities for this tragedy just seems inconsistent with the facts," Katy Neas, chief executive officer of The Arc of the United States, which advocates for people with intellectual and developmental #disabilities, told NPR.
Joe Shapiro@nprjoeshapiro.bsky.social · 2y agoNo, the FAA did not recruit people with intellectual disabilities to work as air traffic controllers. Despite what the President said about anti-discrimination programs. My story @npr.org www.npr.org/2025/01/30/n...
A message from our CEO, Katy Neas, on recent events: "This is a devastating tragedy, and our hearts go out to the victims and their families. There is no evidence that FAA hiring practices had anything to do with this accident, and suggesting otherwise is misleading and harmful.
The Arc of Pennsylvania staff had an important visitor to the office – Meredith Sadoulet, @thearcus.bsky.social Board President! She is also a Pennsylvania resident. Thanks for the visit, Meredith!
Get involved! Join @thearcus.bsky.social for a webinar on January 29 to learn how you can help to protect Medicaid. They will share tools, resources, and strategies to make your advocacy more powerful. Register using the QR code or this link: bit.ly/41JJF9c
📢 A federal judge just ruled that parents of children w/#disabilities & The Arc can pursue their case against DC for failing to provide safe, reliable transportation to school. Fighting for this change is about ensuring that our school systems work for & include all students! bit.ly/42myu6M
DC Parents & Students with Disabilities Continue their Fight for Safe & Reliable Transportation
A federal judge cleared the way for parents and guardians of children with disabilities and The Arc to pursue their case against the District of Columbia (DC) for failing to provide them with safe, re...
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We're taking the fight for #Medicaid straight to the halls of power! 💪 Our message is clear: this lifeline for millions in the #disability community is non-negotiable. Ready to make your power felt? Take action NOW: action.thearc.org/EM1941O?p2as...
Rep. Debbie Dingell@debbiedingell.house.gov · 2y agoSat down with members of @thearcus.bsky.social to discuss our shared mission - protecting Medicaid and supporting the disability community. I look forward to continuing our work together.
Why Medicaid cuts could be a ‘crisis’ for people with disabilities @statnews.com www.statnews.com/2025/01/06/t...
Why Medicaid cuts could be a 'crisis' for people with disabilities
If the new administration slashes federal Medicaid spending, millions of people with disabilities would be cut off from critical health care services.
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Words are powerful & right now, they’re shaping a world where exclusion & discrimination thrive. That’s why we’re sounding the alarm about the R-word. It’s creeping back into casual conversations, pop culture & even politics. The R-word isn’t a punchline—it’s harmful. Swipe to learn why. #disability
This is a fantastic explainer from @thearcus.bsky.social about how Medicaid cuts will affect disabled Americans. The human services field is *still* reeling from COVID, and Medicaid cuts now will only exacerbate cuts in supports and workforce shortages.
Medicaid at Risk—What Cuts Mean for People with Disabilities—and All of Us
Journalists, Medicaid is under unprecedented threat—and the impact will be felt nationwide. This evolving story is about more than health care; it’s about the dignity, independence, and stability for ...
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