What’s New At The ARC of Delaware!
Advocacy Is In Full Force at Delarc and Across NYS
The Arc New York Central Region Chapters, representing individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families, are pleased to announce the success of their Legislative Call-In Day across the Central NY Region. These chapters included The...
Providers Who Care for People With Disabilities Deserve a Raise
This letter was originally published in the Syracuse Post-Standard. It has been adapted with permission from letter-writer Barbara Davis, a member of The Arc's National Sibling Council. I am the sister and legal guardian of a sibling with an intellectual or...
Landmark Trial Challenging Regressive Voting Rights Provisions in Texas Senate Bill 1 Concludes
Plaintiffs argue state law discriminates against voters of color and voters with disabilities, threatening democratic foundations. San Antonio, TX A six-week trial challenging regressive voting rights provisions in Texas Senate Bill 1 (S.B. 1) concluded with closing...
Texas Voters With Disabilities Share their Stories
The following blog post was originally published on the Legal Defense Fund’s website and is reposted here with permission. View the original blog here. In San Antonio, Texas, community members and advocates gathered outside of the federal courthouse on October 2, 2023...
Why Black Disabled History Matters
The following blog post was originally published on the World Institute on Disability's website and is reposted here with permission. View the original blog here. By Dikko Yusuf Black disabled history is an aspect of Black history, which informs world history. Black...
Moving up the Career Ladder at Delarc
One of our Life Coaches, Rachael Dougherty, was recently promoted to Life Coach 10! (Laura Jean and Rachael) Rachael was hired as a Life Coach 3 at Delarc's THRIVE program back in 2020, right as the pandemic hit. This unexpected event was an example of the flexibility...
Comcast and The Arc Collaborate to Improve Digital Skills and Make Life-Changing Impact for People With Disabilities
Digital access and skills are a critical component of modern life. In 2023, The Arc and Comcast teamed up to help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) leverage technology to open the door to new experiences in their communities. The Arc and...
Spotlighting The Arc’s Changemakers: Debbi Harris, Vice President of the Board
If anyone embodies the fierce, compassionate spirit of advocacy at the heart of The Arc, it's Debbi Harris, MA, MS, the 2023 Vice President of our national Board of Directors. For over 25 years, Debbi has fought tirelessly to shape systems that fully include people...
A Journalist’s Guide to Disability for Election 2024
Journalists, did you know people with disabilities are the largest minority voting bloc in our country It's also a population that has been growing rapidly as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet all too often, people with disabilities and the issues vital to them...
4th Quarter/Holiday Meeting
4th Quarter/Holiday Meeting It is always a great time when the Delarc crew gets together. Our 4th quarter/holiday meeting was held at our Hamden location Friday, December 22, 2023. Gathering together allows us to celebrate our accomplishments, work on team...