The Arc of King County

11/27/2025

11/26/2025

What will folks advocate for?

📢 Join The Arc of Washington State and the Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council for the Annual Developmental Disabilities Legislative Notebook Meeting.

Learn about the important issues for individuals with I/DD and what to expect from this legislative session. We will discuss community concerns and what the data shows are the needs of individuals in our community.

Join us on December 1st from 9:30-1:30pm via Zoom.

To register, please visit https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/XkJ8xVmnRO2Dw40X716ywA #/registration

11/26/2025

Great tips for the holidays :)

11/25/2025

We are NOT OK with dismantling offices students with disabilities rely on to access a free and appropriate public education.

Today, The Arc joined a lawsuit challenging federal actions to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education. The Arc’s involvement ensures that the voices of families and people with disabilities are represented as the case moves forward.

The case - Somerville Public Schools et al v. Trump et al - outlines several areas of concern to The Arc:
• Support to states, parents, and students from programs administered by the Department of Education under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA);
• Access to essential information that comes from the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services and the Office of General Counsel; and
• Enforcement of civil rights statutes, including Section 504 and the ADA, that protect education services for students with disabilities through the Department’s Office of Civil Rights and the Office of General Counsel.

This action builds on The Arc’s long history of advancing educational rights through litigation and advocacy. In 1971, The Arc of Pennsylvania brought PARC v. Pennsylvania, the landmark case that established the constitutional right to a public education for children with intellectual disabilities. That decision paved the way for IDEA and the modern Department of Education.

At the center of the case is a question with national impact: What happens to students with disabilities when the very offices that support them and protect their education rights are gone?

11/25/2025

Important Announcement: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and Department of Health and Human Services have announced they will be sharing data with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security , and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

For more information: https://bit.ly/4afX6Sv.

11/25/2025

🎁 is next week!

Are you ready to kick off the season of giving?

This year, The Arc of King County is raising funds to support programs that connect families with vital resources, empower parents to become confident advocates, and ensure people with intellectual and developmental disabilities can live, learn, and thrive.

Will you join us in making a difference this GivingTuesday?

Early giving is open — make your gift today!
https://donorbox.org/donate-to-the-arc

11/24/2025

"Perpetuating misleading claims" about vaccines and autism will lead to confusion and distrust, the American Medical Association says

'Dangerous': Medical Groups Slam CDC Changes on Vaccines and Autism | MedPage Today https://share.google

'Perpetuating misleading claims' will lead to confusion and distrust, the AMA says

11/24/2025

DANCING BEYOND DIFFERENCES!

Attention teens and adults with developmental disabilities, ages 14 and older! Meet new friends, learn some new dance moves, and join us for a dance party!

When: December 11th, 6:30-8:30 pm
Where: 1604 15th Street SW, #109, Auburn, WA
Who is invited: Intellectual and developmental disabilities community, ages 14 years and older

Contact OStevens@arcofkingcounty.org to reserve your spot!

*Participants of all abilities are encouraged to attend, but we are unable to provide behavior support or personal care. Participants are encouraged to bring the support they need with them.

11/21/2025

White House says "never mind" on changes to disability benefits.

After meeting with advocates, the Trump administration confirmed it has scrapped a controversial regulation that would have cut disability benefits for older workers.

11/18/2025

What are the impacts (good and bad) of using AI for IEPs?

The number of teachers using AI to develop individualized education programs for students with disabilities is surging, but so too are questions about what role the technology should play.

11/17/2025

is just a few weeks away!
Join The Arc of King County as we celebrate this day of generosity and raise funds to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

Everyone deserves to write their own life story — with real access to education, meaningful employment, quality healthcare, and genuine community connections.
Through our programs, we’re building inclusive communities where everyone can thrive. Your support makes this possible for people with IDD across King County.

Save the date: Tuesday, December 2.
Donate: https://donorbox.org/donate-to-the-arc

11/16/2025

Survey 👉https://bit.ly/WAAgingSurvey

Washington is aging. By 2040, most counties will have at least one in five residents over age 65.

The state has a survey out for folks 60 and over to find out what they are experiencing and need. Goal: Ensure Washington is age-friendly and supports dignity, independence, and connection for all - especially when they have intersecting identities such as disability, language, and cultural backgrounds.



(This survey is a joint effort of the state Department of Social and Health Services; the Department of Health; and the Health Care Authority.)
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