Brigitt Douglas has worked for The Arc as a community support staff for the past 13 years, supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. She first became inspired by her mother, a registered nurse who worked in a group home when Douglas was a little girl. Later in life, she became a mother to a […]
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The Arc Announces New Leaders and Members of National Board of Directors
WASHINGTON, DC -The Arc has elected a slate of new and returning members of the Board of Directors to lead its work for the next two years. This distinguished group includes professionals in the intellectual and developmental disability (IDD) field and affiliated services, people with IDD, family members, and leaders in the corporate and legal […]
The Arc on Passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Her Mark on the Disability Rights Movement
The Arc released the following statement on the passing of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg: “Often lost in the day to day of life are the big moments in history that make today possible. Today, a life in the community for millions of people with disabilities is possible because of the actions of […]