The Arc, Upper Valley

03/20/2025

03/20/2025

We are hiring!📣

03/15/2025

Thank you Cynthia Shabb for helping our local nonprofits get this message out.

Nonprofit organizations also drive the economy by being a major employer, engaging high numbers of volunteers, and generating significant revenue for the local economy.

03/14/2025

"I want to be where the decisions are made." 🎶

03/13/2025

📣Important!! Please contact your legislators!

03/12/2025

Cuts to Medicaid will negatively impact people with IDD and their families. But they will also impact developmental disability (DD) providers, their employees, and the community.

02/28/2025

Are you passionate about protecting the rights of people with disabilities? You can help by volunteering to serve on either our Behavior Support Committee or Human Rights Committee. Email rhafner@arcuv.com or call 701-772-6191, ext. 102 to learn more.

02/26/2025

We are hiring for part-time Sales Associates/Keyholders at the thrift store. To learn more, please email klewandowski@arcuv.com or call (701)772-4033. Applications are available at the thrift store.

02/25/2025

URGENT ACTION NEEDED: The U.S. House of Representatives is planning to vote today on a bill that will start the process to cut $800 billion from Medicaid over the next decade. Call your representatives right now and tell them not to take away health care and essential services from millions of people with disabilities, children, and older adults.

It only takes a few minutes and can make a big difference. CALL NOW: https://bit.ly/4idXmlJ

02/24/2025

Learn About an Important 504 Court Case

News from The Arc of the United States: Texas v. Becerra is a court case in Texas. A group of 17 states have sued the U.S. government. The states are asking the court to get rid of Section 504, an important law that protects people with disabilities and says you can’t discriminate against disabled people if you get money from the U.S. government. Read the explainer and learn more about how you can get involved in stopping the attack on Section 504.

This page explains what the lawsuit Texas v. Becerra is, how Texas v. Becerra threatens Section 504, and why Section 504 is important. Learn what you can do to help protect 504.

02/24/2025

Take Action Now: Stop Devastating Medicaid Cuts

From The Arc of the United States: It’s the first 100 days of the new administration and Congress—and Medicaid is on the chopping block. Right now, Congress is debating huge budget cuts. On the table are proposals that take away health care and services for those who need it the most. Join the thousands of people who are mobilizing to defend Medicaid. In less than a minute, you can send a message to Congress demanding they protect Medicaid and stand up for people with disabilities. The future of care depends on all of us—let’s fight for it together.

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

02/24/2025

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

02/10/2025

📢 Disability Community Briefing: Protect Disability Rights!

Join us on February 12, 2025, at 9:30 AM PT / 12:30 PM ET for a Disability Community Briefing on Texas v. Becerra—a lawsuit that threatens Section 504, a crucial disability rights law.

Section 504 ensures equal access to schools, healthcare, and more. 17 states are suing to eliminate these protections. If they win, it would be devastating for disabled people across the country.

Learn what’s at stake, what’s next, and how YOU can take action to defend disability rights.

Learn more about the case: https://dredf.org/protect-504/

Register for the briefing: https://dredf-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SakrItZPT_KM0NIWJNlDHg #/registration

02/07/2025

02/07/2025

Are you looking for a great place to work? We are hiring at The Arc Thrift Store!

02/05/2025

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

02/01/2025