For people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Early Childhood Intervention Receives Less Money and Decreased Clientele The new plan for Texas children with disabilities involves state cuts to Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) and reduced reimbursements for children’s therapies through Medicaid. ECI provides coordinated therapy to children with …
Resources, Rights, & Responsibilities Answering questions about voting In light of the National Disability Voter Registration Week (July 11—15) and the 26th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), The Arc of the Capital Area wants to promote voter …
Supporting Independence New guardianship alternative creates opportunities for clients In our last blog post, we learned about The Arc’s Guardianship Program and what the process and results looked like for 15 families. Now we explore the recent advancements in the …
Transition to Adulthood Families commit to continued care through Guardianship The 18th birthday of an individual with an intellectual and developmental disability is a time of celebration and cake – along with many legal challenges and opportunities. From October 2015 …
Thank you, Susan Eason! Susan Eason arrived at The Arc of the Capital Area as a client—the mother of a young daughter with a disability—and from that moment on, her involvement has never wavered. In 1981, she began working for …