Asperger’s Means That

Not having Asperger’s would mean not being me.

The Important Issues Self-Advocates are Speaking Up About

In the fall of 2011, Self-Advocates Becoming Empowered collaborated with eight self-advocacy organizations to run focus forums with 10 to 30 peer leaders with developmental disabilities. Here are their responses.

Empowerment

The way you are is OK. You don’t need to hide it.

Plants Outside the Shade

This is a personal description of some of what autism means to me.

Vote: It’s Empowering!

With the Presidential Elections just a few short weeks away, now is the time to learn about your rights as a voter!

Remarkable Achievements

The National Autism Resource and Information Center is an initiative of The Arc, dedicated as the central point of high quality resources and information across the lifespan for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and other developmental disabilities.

Spread Some Awareness in Your World!

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month thanks to a 1987 Presidential Proclamation which was the direct result of the efforts of The Arc and other organizations dedicated to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).

Five Tips for Leaving Summer Behind

Summer is almost over and for most kids, it’s back to school time! Most parents look forward to their children’s days being filled with more structure and routines as they head back to school.