The Arc of NC is an advocacy and service organization working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families. Informed by our mission, this document represents broad policy priorities adopted by our statewide, volunteer board of directors.
On January 11, 2017 the North Carolina General Assembly came back to Raleigh for the legislative long session. North Carolina's constitution requires that the budget enacted by the general assembly be balanced and include two fiscal years, beginning on July 1 of each odd-numbered year. The current budget that is in place is for July, 2017 through June 2019.
Threats to the ACA and Medicaid are on the table. Now is the time for us to be empowered and fight! We are calling on those inside and outside of The Arc network to take action. As new threats to the civil rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities arise, we want to keep you in the loop with the most up to date information.
Many self-advocates and family-members have questions about the ABLE Act- legislation that will create new savings plans for people with disabilities. Here is a quick background on the ABLE Act, how it will affect North Carolinians with disabilities, and a timeline for the full roll out in NC.
If you are a recipient of Waiver services through The Arc of North Carolina, we have important news for you.
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