After 25 years of dedicated service to Delarc, we're excited to announce that our agency mascot, Blesher Lil' Heart, is retiring! Blesher Lil' Heart, or Blesher, as our mascot is so fondly referred to as, made a grand appearance in October of 1999 with its very...
The excitement of a new school year is in the air! For parents of children with disabilities, this time brings unique challenges and opportunities. At The Arc, we know that proper preparation can make all the difference in your child's growth and success. Here are...
The Arc of the United States, along with our partners, recently filed an amicus brief in a critical case before the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, Ex Parte Blaine Milam. This case highlights an ongoing issue in our criminal justice system: the unconstitutional...
In a new amicus brief, The Arc, Disability Rights Texas, and AAIDD urge Texas court to follow science, not stereotypes WASHINGTON, DC . In a critical death penalty case, The Arc of the United States, The Arc of Texas, Disability Rights Texas, and the American...
From an early age, Lawrence Sapp found his calling in swimming. His parents enrolled him on a summer swim team at just 5 years old, hoping it would help their son find his voice and a life-saving skill. Little did they know, swimming would become Lawrence's passion...
Many see college as a path to a better life and unlocking their dreams. But student debt often stops this, especially for people with disabilities. A major reason is due to income. People with disabilities experience poverty more than double the rate of individuals...
In an innovative partnership, The Home Depot has collaborated with leading disability rights organizations to remove barriers and improve job access for applicants with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The Home Depot worked closely with The Arc of...
June 22 marks the 25th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Olmstead v. L.C., a landmark case that opened the door for millions of people with disabilities to live in the community. What was the Olmstead case about The Olmstead case involved two women...
This Father's Day, we're celebrating Mike, a dad whose unconditional love and devotion are redefining society's views on parenthood. Born with cerebral palsy, Mike has navigated life from a wheelchair, facing prejudices that often wrongly question the ability of those...
Voting is an essential part of our democracy and our right as citizens. Too often, people with disabilities struggle to be able to vote. Here are some (but not all) of the reasons that people may struggle: Polling places may not have accessible entrances, spaces,...