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The Arc of the United States @thearcus.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

BREAKING: The House just voted to gut Medicaid and SNAP—over $1 trillion slashed from programs that millions with disabilities rely on to survive. If this passes the Senate, people will lose care and services. Parents will skip meals so their kids can eat.

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The Arc of California @thearcca.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

Big News! The power of the disability community’s advocacy. “The case remains a significant threat to the rights of people with disabilities, as the 17 states continue to challenge the updated Section 504 ...” said Shira Wakschlag, general counsel at @thearcus.bsky.social tinyurl.com/ye89nen9

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States Drop Effort To Overturn Section 504, But Continue To Challenge Disability Protections

Seventeen states are no longer seeking to invalidate one of the nation's key disability rights laws, but advocates say threats remain.

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The Arc of the United States @thearcus.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

This week, committees in Congress voted to cut Medicaid and food assistance (SNAP). There are more steps that have to happen before these cuts are finalized, and they are moving fast. We MUST stop this! ⬇️

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The Arc of the United States @thearcus.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

We’re joining partners for a 24-hour vigil to protect Medicaid. We’re sharing real stories on the steps of the Capitol to send a powerful message to Congress: people are watching, and people need this care. Watch live: www.youtube.com/live/tBo00pL...

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The Arc of the United States @thearcus.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Dismantling the U.S. Department of Education is more than a policy shift—it will reverse five decades of progress for students with disabilities. ⬇️

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The Arc of the United States @thearcus.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

Millions of people with disabilities rely on Medicaid for health care and daily services—but Congress is threatening to cut it. We can’t let that happen. The more people take action, the harder it will be for Congress to ignore us. Tell Congress to #ProtectMedicaid: bit.ly/3Y01Rsm

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Tell Congress: Medicaid Is a Lifeline for People With Disabilities!

We need Congress to support Medicaid for people with disabilities and their families! [@campaign]

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The Arc of the United States @thearcus.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

The House of Reps is planning to vote today on a bill that will start a process to cut $800 billion from Medicaid over the next decade. Call NOW & tell them not to take away health care & essential services from millions of people w disabilities, children, & older adults: bit.ly/4bcPiiV

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The Arc of the United States @thearcus.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

Here's what's at stake for the #disability community from Kim, our #Medicaid Policy lead, and Tracy, a self-advocate w/The Arc of the Mid Ohio Valley ⬇️

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The Arc of the United States @thearcus.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

MUST-READ 🚨 Our CEO breaks down a growing threat to disability rights in a new @newsweek.com op-ed. Some lawmakers want to dismantle the U.S. Department of Ed—a move that could erase decades of progress & strip away vital protections for students with disabilities. www.newsweek.com/department-e...

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Education Department Helps Students With Disabilities | Opinion

If the U.S. Department of Education disappears, millions of students with disabilities will face even greater barriers to getting the education they deserve.

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David Gayes @dgayes.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Medicaid is a lifeline for me and so many others! Call your congressional leaders and tell them no cuts to this vital program!

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The Arc of the United States @thearcus.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Thank you to everyone who has taken action! Together, we have sent over 11,000 messages to Congress this week! 💪🫶#ProtectMedicaid #HandsOffOurMedicaid

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Special Education Action @spedaction.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Class-action lawsuit against DC's OSSE continues forward. Case filed by 5 parents of students who have disabilities & by @thearcus.bsky.social. Focuses on failures to provide "safe, reliable, & appropriate" transportation for students who have disabilities. specialeducationaction.com/class-action...

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Class-Action Lawsuit Continues Forward; Related Service of Transportation at Core of Suit Against District of Columbia's OSSE

A class-action lawsuit against District of Columbia's Office of the State Superintendent for Education will continue forward. The case was filed by fiv ...

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The Arc of the United States @thearcus.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Take Action today! Any cuts to Medicaid would have serious consequences—people with disabilities will lose the care they count on. Tell your members of Congress: no cuts to Medicaid. Take action now: bit.ly/3EBAVZ4 #HandsOffOurMedicaid #ProtectMedicaid

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The Arc of the United States @thearcus.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

🚨 Medicaid is at risk in 2025. Lawmakers are eyeing cuts, and The Arc is fighting back. ICYMI: Our webinar on Medicaid advocacy this week drew 1,000+ advocates—and you can watch it now! Learn what’s at stake and how to take action: pulse.ly/6oiwyjyehc #Medicaid #disability

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Watch the Webinar: Medicaid Advocacy in 2025

Learn about the growing concern of potential cuts to Medicaid and what you can do to help protect it.

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The Arc of the United States @thearcus.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

"To scapegoat people with disabilities for this tragedy just seems inconsistent with the facts," Katy Neas, chief executive officer of The Arc of the United States, which advocates for people with intellectual and developmental #disabilities, told NPR.

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The Arc of the United States @thearcus.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

A message from our CEO, Katy Neas, on recent events: "This is a devastating tragedy, and our hearts go out to the victims and their families. There is no evidence that FAA hiring practices had anything to do with this accident, and suggesting otherwise is misleading and harmful.

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The Arc of Pennsylvania @thearcofpa.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

The Arc of Pennsylvania staff had an important visitor to the office – Meredith Sadoulet, @thearcus.bsky.social Board President! She is also a Pennsylvania resident. Thanks for the visit, Meredith!

Photo of the Arc of PA team with the Board President of The Arc of the US.

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The Arc of Pennsylvania @thearcofpa.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Get involved! Join @thearcus.bsky.social for a webinar on January 29 to learn how you can help to protect Medicaid. They will share tools, resources, and strategies to make your advocacy more powerful. Register using the QR code or this link: bit.ly/41JJF9c

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The Arc of the United States @thearcus.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

📢 A federal judge just ruled that parents of children w/#disabilities & The Arc can pursue their case against DC for failing to provide safe, reliable transportation to school. Fighting for this change is about ensuring that our school systems work for & include all students! bit.ly/42myu6M

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DC Parents & Students with Disabilities Continue their Fight for Safe & Reliable Transportation

A federal judge cleared the way for parents and guardians of children with disabilities and The Arc to pursue their case against the District of Columbia (DC) for failing to provide them with safe, re...

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The Arc of the United States @thearcus.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

We're taking the fight for #Medicaid straight to the halls of power! 💪 Our message is clear: this lifeline for millions in the #disability community is non-negotiable. Ready to make your power felt? Take action NOW: action.thearc.org/EM1941O?p2as...

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The Arc of the United States @thearcus.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

Words are powerful & right now, they’re shaping a world where exclusion & discrimination thrive. That’s why we’re sounding the alarm about the R-word. It’s creeping back into casual conversations, pop culture & even politics. The R-word isn’t a punchline—it’s harmful. Swipe to learn why. #disability

Simple graphic with text that says: The R-word hurts. It's not just a word. It's a slur. It's not just a joke. It's dehumanizing. Replace the R-word with something better: respect.

Simple graphic with text that says: The R-word has a painful history. What started as a medical term quickly became a cruel insult. It's rooted in discrimination. It's been used to deny people basic dignity and rights.

Simple graphic with text that says: Words shape how we treat people. Using the R-word: Reduces disabilities to something negative or laughable. Reinforces harmful stereotypes. Sends the message that people with disabilities don't matter.

Simple graphic with text that says: What can you do about it? Think about the words you use and their impact. If you hear the R-word, let others know why it's harmful. Educate yourself about disability language and culture. Share this post to help others understand.

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Gravel Influencer @gravelinfluencer.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

This is a fantastic explainer from @thearcus.bsky.social about how Medicaid cuts will affect disabled Americans. The human services field is *still* reeling from COVID, and Medicaid cuts now will only exacerbate cuts in supports and workforce shortages.

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Medicaid at Risk—What Cuts Mean for People with Disabilities—and All of Us

Journalists, Medicaid is under unprecedented threat—and the impact will be felt nationwide. This evolving story is about more than health care; it’s about the dignity, independence, and stability for ...

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