Disability rights are civil rights.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination and ensures access to jobs, schools, transportation, and public life. Landmark decisions like Olmstead v. L.C. affirm the right of people with disabilities to live and participate fully in their communities — not in isolation.

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People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) want what we all want: the chance to live, learn, work, and contribute. Public policy is key to making that possible.

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That’s why The Arc and our national partners work together to shape and protect strong federal policies that promote inclusion, access, and opportunity.