What’s going on in your community and how is The Arc Alliance working for you? Those are great questions! This section is dedicated to tracking news and views regarding The Arc Alliance and various issues concerning our loved ones, family and community.
The Arc Alliance is Featured in Get to Know Montco!
For some, trying to find the right services and funding for yourself or your loved one with a disability can be a grueling and stressful process. At The Arc Alliance, located in Eagleville, the resources [...]
COVID-19 HEALTH CARE BARRIERS AMONG PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
A Report to the Public from the COVID-19 Health Disparities Statewide Leadership Task Force August 2022 PROJECT BACKGROUND The COVID-19 pandemic has been difficult on everyone, but for some groups, including and especially the disability [...]
Governor Wolf Has Signed Senate Bill 664 Into Law
We are excited to announce that Governor Wolf has signed Senate Bill 664 into law today as Act No. 66. Guidance from the Department of Education for parents and school districts is expected to be [...]
Students with Disabilities Graduating at the End of the 2020-2021 School Year Must Have Access to an Additional Year!
Students with IDD who are turning 21 and set to graduate at the end of the 2020-2021 school year have lost integral transition services due to COVID-19. TAKE ACTION NOW - Tell Governor Wolf [...]
The American Jobs Plan
President Biden’s speech announcing the American Jobs Plan, included a MAJOR announcement of an investment of $400 Billion to expand access to HCBS and support the direct care workforce. The plan is linked here: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2021/03/31/fact-sheet-the-american-jobs-plan/ [...]
Families Meeting Governor Wolf
Those in Attendance Families Kathy Morris – family member Daughter: Lyra Morris Grandmother: Madonna Melle Lindy Rolston- family member Son: Zachary Rolston Daughter: Natalie Rolston Jennifer Pineda- family member Daughter: [...]