
The Arc of the United States We are working hard and gearing up for next week's national convention in Pittsburgh: http://bit.ly/38cvA - Will we get to see you there?!

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Today, we are asking you once again to help us tackle our nation's troubled health care
system. Please follow the link & enter your zip code in the "Call Now" window to get your Representative's
telephone number. Then make the call! All you need to say is "Please vote for H.R. 3962 - the Affordable Health
Care for America Act." http://bit.ly/4xKaKi
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Health care reform is a marathon, not a sprint. There are many steps in the process to overhaul our nation's troubled health care system. This is why we have asked you so many times to contact your Members of Congress. And today, we need to ask you once again.

The Arc of the United States DID YOU KNOW... There are currently 10 million Americans in need of long-term services and the number is expected to increase to 15 million by 2010!

Donna Martinez The Arc of VA v. Kaine, et al.

The Arc of the United States President Barack Obama signed an expanded hate crimes bill into law Wednesday making it a federal offense to commit a crime against a person based on their disability. http://bit.ly/u3122

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Greg Harlen's story was investigated by NBC 10 reporter Lu Ann Cahn. Please click on the link below and watch this story then reach out to your local legislator and tell them Pennsylvania needs an Adult Protective Services Law!
http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/loca l-beat/Investigation-Protecting-Disabled -Adults-65701322.html

The Arc of the United States We are thrilled to announce that the band known as FLAME will be performing at our highly anticipated Opening Dinner on Thurs. Nov. 12! This dynamic group from upstate New York is comprised of 11 people with intellectual, developmental and physical disabilities, including autism, Down’s syndrome and blindness. http://bit.ly/1CN8E6

The Arc of the United States In Mississippi 1,600 people are on a waiting list for home and community-based services http://bit.ly/1aYWtO
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Angela and Henry Lawrence waited five years to get their disabled son in a program that kept him at home and, possibly, alive.

The Arc of the United States Will you be at The Arc’s National Convention in Pittsburgh? If so, be sure to play “Pathways to Opportunities,” our new convention game! Open to registered attendees and taking place Thurs & Fri in the Exhibit Hall. You’ll meet new people, make new friends and have a chance to win prizes Friday at 3:30 pm in the exhibit hall. Register Today! http://bit.ly/38cvA

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TAKE THIS ACTION TODAY, OCT 20 (For you, your clients/consumers, staff, board members, and volunteers):
Use our Action Center to send an e‐mail to the Governor and EOHHS Secretary Judy Ann Bigby.
Make three phone calls - One each to the Governor (6...17-725-4005), your senator and your representative (you can find who t...hey are and get contact info by using our Action Center). See sample script below.
Use this link to sign our Twitter petition and send a tweet to the Governor (@MassGovernor): http://act.ly/ov
Share your concerns on the Governor's Facebook Fan Page http://www.facebook.com/GovernorPatrick
Contact your local newspaper and tell them that you are participating in the People First Campaign.Read MoreRead More
Use our Action Center to send an e‐mail to the Governor and EOHHS Secretary Judy Ann Bigby.
Make three phone calls - One each to the Governor (6...17-725-4005), your senator and your representative (you can find who t...hey are and get contact info by using our Action Center). See sample script below.
Use this link to sign our Twitter petition and send a tweet to the Governor (@MassGovernor): http://act.ly/ov
Share your concerns on the Governor's Facebook Fan Page http://www.facebook.com/GovernorPatrick
Contact your local newspaper and tell them that you are participating in the People First Campaign.Read MoreRead More

The Arc of the United States The Arc's Convention is one month away! Check out our top 10 list and don't forget to register! http://bit.ly/38cvA

The Arc of the United States Guy Ritchie has been criticized by advocates from The Arc after using the "r-word" to refer to his ex-wife Madonna. http://bit.ly/FerYh

The Arc of the United States The fight is on for long term services & supports! We urgently need a strong and visible presence on Capitol Hill tomorrow at 1pm to make sure the Community First Choice Option and the CLASS Act make it into the final health care reform bill. For more info: http://bit.ly/4cpCX

The Arc of the United States Lawmakers, Families Discuss Underfunding For Developmental Disability Services http://bit.ly/1a3iew
Lawmakers, Families Discuss Underfunding For Developmental Disability Services | WUSA9.com | Washing
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ROCKVILLE, Md. (WUSA) -- Many developmental disability programs are already underfunded and are facing even more cuts."It appears that these services seem to be hit more and more, and more than some other services are being hit and it's very unfair," said Lennie Gladstone. ...

















