Each March, the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities highlights the many ways in which people with and without disabilities come together to form strong, diverse communities. This year's #DDawareness2024 theme, #AWorldofOpportunities, celebrates people working
together to remove obstacles so people with developmental disabilities are included in all facets of community life.
The Federal Trade Commission’s investigation will focus on hundreds of thousands of Texas Medicaid enrollees that have been harmed by wrongful terminations and other errors in the state’s automated eligibility system.
The Viscardi Center will present the fundamental principles and best practices for making your video content accessible to diverse audiences, including those with disabilities.
American Dream Employment Network will present the benefits of Social Security disability beneficiaries returning to work, including information on Social Security Administration work incentives.
Hosted by Family Voices, participants will learn about challenges and supports for youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) who have been in the juvenile justice system and are transitioning from pediatric to adult health care.
Participate: Study on Autistic Youth and Sexual Health
Children’s National Hospital is conducting a research study to better understand how autistic youth and their families can learn together about puberty and sexual health. The online study is open to families who have a child/adolescent diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder or individuals who self-identify as autistic. The child/adolescent must be between
14 and 19 years old, or in the ninth, tenth, eleventh or twelfth grade. Participants will be compensated $100 for their time. For more information and to participate, contact Jenny Phan at 240-397-8208 or jmphan@childrensnational.org.
Advocates are the lifeblood of The Arc network—without them, achieving our shared mission is impossible. Make sure you have a strong list of supporters ready to advocate for the rights of people with disabilities in your community. Check out this short tip sheet on list-building from The Arc of the United States.
Orders are first come, first served—and over 75% of allocated devices have been ordered by chapters of The Arc. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to integrate technology into the lives of people with IDD! Log in to the chapter portal today to learn more and download this document to submit an order.
The Arc of the United States and The Arc San Francisco teamed up with Apple to conduct user testing with people with disabilities to see how Apple could improve their cognitive accessibility features. Apple rolled out many new accessibility features, including a feature called Assistive Access, which simplifies the interface on iPhones and iPads.
Hosted by the Texas Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities, these webinars cover a variety of topics regarding people with disabilities in ten issue areas: access, communication, criminal justice, education, emergency preparedness, employment, health, housing, transportation, and veterans.
The Arc@School has a Community of Practice that periodically sends out resources, education updates, and collaboration opportunities to chapters. If your chapter actively advocates for families in special education matters, sign up for the listserv by emailing school@thearc.org.
There's still time to register for the Disability Policy Seminar, the premier opportunity to cultivate support on Capitol Hill and amplify the concerns of people with IDD before Congress.
