A dangerous budget bill is moving fast, and we need to act now!

People with disabilities need access to health care and other disability services and food assistance to live independent lives.

Medicaid and SNAP make this possible.

The Latest on Protecting the Rights of Students with Disabilities

The U.S. Department of Education plays a critical role in ensuring students with disabilities receive the support and services they need in schools to be successful. Now, that role is under threat. Recently, we shared with our chapters a short video update on what is going on with the Department. Now, The Arc has stepped up by filing a declaration in support of a major lawsuit challenging the federal government’s plans to dismantle the Department. This fight is about protecting the rights of children with disabilities to receive an appropriate education.

On March 20th, the Trump administration released an executive order aiming to close the U.S. Department of Education and transfer special education. The U.S. Department of Education is crucial for students with disabilities. Here’s why:

Congress is considering cutting Medicaid by $880 billion. There’s no way to do that without taking away critical health care and services from people with disabilities.

The truth is simple: Cutting Medicaid will hurt millions of children and adults.

Slashing funding at this scale will lead to fewer services, fewer caregivers, and fewer life-sustaining services. Some may lose eligibility altogether!

Medicaid is already the most cost-efficient health insurance program, with safeguards in place to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse.These dangerous cuts must be stopped. Contact your members of Congress today and urge them to protect Medicaid.