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Fact Sheets Government Affairs News

December 4, 2025

[UPDATED] Fact Sheet: Understanding Current Threats Facing the Federal Department of Education and What They Mean for Students with Disabilities

What Is Happening Right Now? The Department of Education (ED) is a government agency that oversees federal education policy and administers funding for programs and individuals. The ED has undergone…

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Fact Sheets Federal Issues Government Affairs News Supporting Families

December 4, 2025

Fact Sheet: SNAP and Our Community: Protecting Nutrition Assistance for People with Disabilities

Overview The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a lifeline for millions of Americans, including thousands of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and autism. Although the historic October…

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Federal Issues Government Affairs Messages from Maura News Press Releases

November 28, 2025

Statement from CEO Maura Sullivan: The Arc’s Call to Action for Dignity

President Trump's ignorant and malicious use of the word "retarded" is deeply disturbing and must not be tolerated. The Arc of Massachusetts stands firmly against the use of the “R-word”…

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