They’re cheerleaders and crisis managers, nurses and advocates, therapists and service coordinators. They’re not just family members—they’re lifelines. Family caregivers are the backbone of care for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), and their stories often go untold. This November, for National Family Caregivers Month, we’re spotlighting seven individuals caring for their loved ones […]
https://thearc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Cargivers-blog-feat-image-2.jpg400375The Arc/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/ArcLogo_Color_Rev_PNG_WEB.pngThe Arc2024-10-22 14:39:512024-10-30 10:43:53We’re Family Caregivers of People With Disabilities & Here’s What We Want You to Know
“My entire life, I have been proving people wrong about what I can do.”
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Voting is an essential part of our democracy and our right as citizens.
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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 ...
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, Deb...
