The Arc of Alabama

11/07/2025

Now may be a good time to ask our State BOE Members and Superintendents about the way Alabama plans to approach this potential change! This would be a great way to advocate for students with intellectual or developmental disabilities! You can contact them here: Email: superintendent@alsde.edu,
and https://www.alabamaachieves.org/state-board-of-education/

You can even reference this article as a point of concern.
https://www.k12dive.com/news/special-education-advocacy-US-Department-Education-McMahon-Trump/804792/?fbclid=IwZnRzaAN6_2tleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeTZpAEaqEPzDhafcfO6_PoxLD71ytIN4XSwZMmX-wrxfEPbFot17co4ds-0o_aem_ECTseRC05yj0MlSUL9W_Ow

Though there's still no official plan to transfer the duties out of the Education Department, advocates are voicing concerns against such a move.

11/03/2025

https://action.thearc.org/uw7hihy?p2asource=sms-2025-1103

Many families are already going hungry. Tell Congress to act now to protect SNAP and WIC because food is NOT optional. []

10/29/2025

https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2025/10/23/ed-department-making-plans-to-offload-special-education/31693/?fbclid=IwZnRzaANu8KRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHu-CR6G6E5yPysq2mZ-Jtr5USIA34O9vk4JRvz6yrzXTdn6U5RbtXUDBAwii_aem_1224j_DCysFHkHgXboYR9A

The U.S. Department of Education is in talks to move oversight of special education programs to another federal agency.

10/28/2025

Did you know today we celebrate National First Responders Day? An estimated 4.6 million first responders in the United States work hard to protect ALL citizens every day and to help others stay safe. Today, Arc Chapters across our state express gratitude and appreciation for the tireless efforts contributed by our first responders. Take a look at what our Shelby County Chapter has done to help support the work of our first responders!

The Shelby County Sheriff's Office plans to implement an awareness program using blue envelopes,

10/20/2025

The Arc of Alabama would like to give Special thanks to our sponsors and exhibitors who ensure the financial success of the Alabama Disability conference and make it possible for us to continue holding this important annual event.

Sponsorships and Exhibitors

Presenting Sponsor – Therap

Awards Luncheon Sponsor – VOA

Breakfast Sponsor – Alta Pointe

Awards Sponsor – The Arc of Central Alabama

Scholarship Sponsor – The Arc of Alabama

AV Sponsor – Acumen

Illuminate Party – Snasy

Speaker Sponsor – Safe in Home; The Arc of Central Alabama; ACDD

Goodie Bag Sponsor – The Arc of Madison County

Break Sponsor – PMF

Bingo Card Sponsor – The Arc of Walker County

Hospitality Suite Sponsor – The Arc of Clarke County

Entertainment Sponsor – ACDD

Name Badge Sponsor – Madison County

Goodie Bag Insert Sponsor – ASPA and McInerney Law Firm



Exhibitors

1. Therap Services ```

2. PMF

3. VOA/ASPA

4. Alta Pointe

5. The Arc of Alabama

6. Snasy

7. People First

8. Kyle Cool Beans

9. ABLE

10. Equip

11. Alabama Disability Advocacy Program (ADAP)

12. Regional Autism Network

13. Safe in Home

14. CQL

15. Project Transition

16. Horizons School

17. UCEDD

18. Acumen

19. Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH)

Another important contributor was Alex Bimes of Alabama Care who helped create the Arc of Alabama’s new
Future Planning Resource Site!

Check it out: The link is as follows:

https://www.alfutureplanning.org/

A key element of the site is the development of a database of service providers that will be searchable. We encourage all service providers to enter their contact information with identification of the service(s)provided.

Future Planning for families who have a child with an intellectual disability in Alabama. These resources help individuals and families design supports to navigage life with a disability and live a long full life.

10/20/2025

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/17W1wN3ych/?mibextid=wwXIfr

10/08/2025

Our very own Executive Director, Tim Cooper was featured in the new UNIQUELY YOU magazine out of Central Alabama. Take a look at what’s happening with our Advocacy efforts and visit our website to learn more! https://pubmanager.n2pub.com/flipbooks/publications/Uniquely-You-Central-Alabama-al/current?fbclid=IwZnRzaANTnOZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHko5kQBkm67ue3US43RNqMEGU1w-G8dTvP89KqfIkfOfOq7fuHPix-DB9-Iz_aem_b-ZPs_uK78IjQhx2X8SS0Q

https://www.alfutureplanning.org/

N2 Flipbooks

10/07/2025

Check out this SPOTLIGHT on The many Arc Chapters around our state which provide services to help people with disabilities get and stay employed. This October as we celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month lets make note of the progress we’ve made as we continue to strive for high expectations in the workforce community for Alabamians with disabilities! https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1199357435547988&id=100064212272623

09/05/2025

https://states.aarp.org/alabama/alabama-removes-state-sales-tax-on-adult-diapers-easing-burden-on-caregivers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

09/02/2025

Time to join us as we “ILLUMINATE THE GREAT!” Are you registered yet?! Better Hurry & get your tickets!