The Arc of North Carolina believes that all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are defined by their own strengths, abilities and inherent value.
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January 23, 2012
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In response to the news that the American Psychiatric Association is working on revisions to the definition of autism, The Arc issued the following reaction: -
January 23, 2012
by Benedict Carey
"Proposed changes in the definition of autism would sharply reduce the skyrocketing rate at which the disorder is diagnosed and might make it harder for many people who would no longer meet the criteria to get health, educational and social services, a new analysis suggests...
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January 18, 2012
WASHINGTON, D.C.- The Arc of the United States released the following statement upon joining other organizations in filing an amicus brief to the Supreme Court in advance of consideration of certain provisions of the Affordable Care Act. This particular effort focuses on the individual mandate to obtain health insurance, with the overarching goal of coverage for all Americans, including people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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The Arc of North Carolina has been providing advocacy and services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1953. The Arc believes that all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities have strengths, abilities and inherent value, are equal before the law, and must be treated with dignity and respect.
