The Arc of Central Nebraska

10/01/2026

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02/01/2026

As we start the New Year, we have updated how people will receive our newsletter. If I have your email I will send it you via email and we will post it on social media each month. Enjoy your January 2026 Newsletter!

Don't forget to purchase this years Catalyst Tickets! https://www.arccentralne.org/catalyst.html

01/01/2026

Happy New Year! We wish you alll so much happiness for 2026!

30/12/2025

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URGENT!! Write your Senator now ! Senator Quick is on the Health & Human Services Committee. Ask them to NOT TAKE SERVICES AWAY on the A&D waiver !!! Also make comment on DHHS website before January 5.

We need your help!!!

Please send emails asking these Nebraska Senators who are on the Health and Human Services Committee, to temporarily pause excessive corporate tax cuts in order to save the Aged and Disabled Waivers from the devastating proposed reductions in services.
The A&D Waiver provides life-saving services to individuals in their homes and communities, saving the state millions of dollars every year. If these cuts are enacted, it could force Nebraskans with disabilities into institutionalization or nursing homes in order to qualify to receive care.
Our fear is not only institutionization, but that individuals with disabilities will be turned away due to shortages in nursing home availability, and institutional shortages--both of which are not the proper places for anyone on these waivers.

The Nebraska Senators on the Health and Human Services Committee are:

Sen. Brian Hardin, Chairperson: bhardin@leg.ne.gov

Sen. John Fredrickson, Vice Chairperson: jfredrickson@leg.ne.gov

Sen. Beau Ballard: bballard@leg.ne.gov

Sen. Ben Hansen: bhansen@leg.ne.gov

Sen. Glen Meyer: gmeyer@leg.ne.gov

Sen. Dan Quick: dquick@leg.ne.gov

Sen. Merv Riepe: mriepe@leg.ne.gov

Link to the committee website:
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/committees/landing_pages/index.php?cid=8

Additionally, please submit your public comment on the DHHS website by the January 5, 2026, deadline. All public comments are to be considered by law before the proposed changes can be enacted.
It is our duty as citizens to participate in our local government. Without input, these proposed cuts have the potential of costing the lives of our most vulnerable populations.

Here is the public comment information and link:

Submitting Comments​
Interested persons are invited to submit written comments to the Department. Written comments must be postmarked or received by January 5, 2026.

Public comments may be submitted by:

Email: DHHS.HCBSPublicComments@nebraska.gov .
Fax: (402) 471-8792.
Mail: DHHS – Division of Developmental Disabilities, 301 Centennial Mall South, P.O. Box 95026, Lincoln, NE 68509-5026

https://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/DD-Public-Comment.aspx

The proposal would make changes to a Medicaid waiver that allows aging Nebraskans or those with disabilities to remain at home.

27/12/2025

https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/disability-lawyers-doj-civil-rights-division-protection-advocacy-organizations-iowa/amp/

The Trump administration wants deep funding cuts for state-based legal services for disabled people, as rights advocates say the Justice Department pushed out many of its lawyers who worked on such issues.

25/12/2025

Merry Christmas from your friends at The Arc of Central Nebraska

15/12/2025

Join us tomorrow to support the Arc of Central Nebraska and enjoy a delicious meal at Carlos O’Kelly’s! 🌮🌮🌮🌮

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Dine in or carryout!! Order online at carlosokellys.com or through the Carlos O’Kelly’s mobile app with this digital coupon - Carloscares

12/12/2025

We had a contest for the best Christmas sweater. Lisa wins for her complete Santa outfit !

11/12/2025

Hey ! We are dancing tonight at the Elks Lodge! Beginning at 5:30 pm. Serving Soup and Sliders tonight!! Join us there! Bob McGuan will be there to play the tunes! Last dance of the year!

09/12/2025

Great time with the board tonight at our Christmas get together! Thank you everyone for serving The Arc of Central Nebraska !