The Arc of the United States | Disability Rights, Advocacy & Inclusion

On January 23, 2026, Texas and eight other states—Alaska, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Montana, and South Dakota—renewed their attack on Section 504 and the integration mandate. The integration mandate is a requirement under Section...

Congress passed a new law that made cuts to Medicaid called Public Law 119-21. This law says that some adults with low income who get health coverage through Medicaid will need to report their work or community activities to the state in the future.
If you get Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicaid, this law does not affect you. If you receive Medicaid home and community-based services, this law should also not affect you....

Public education is one of our country’s most important promises: a commitment that every child, no matter their abilities or background, deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and participate fully. For the 95% of students with disabilities who attend...

For families with children with disabilities, the education journey often feels like navigating an obstacle course blindfolded. Yet with the proper support systems, these children don’t just survive in school—they thrive, discovering talents and confidence...