Public Policy

Both The Arc of the United States and The Arc of Arizona are active in governmental affairs. It is at this legislative level that the organizations are able to affect system-level change for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.

The Arc of the United States

The Arc of the United States pursues its legislative goals by working with the U.S. Congress and the administration to enact laws that improve the lives of children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. The Arc also keeps all chapters and members well-informed about national policies that impact the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. With this information, The Arc exercises its grassroots strength to better the lives of all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.
The Arc of the United States 110th Congress legislative agenda
Federal Legislative Action Center

The Arc of Arizona

The Arc of Arizona pursues its legislative goals by working with State congress and the administration to enact laws that improve the lives of Arizona children and adults with intellectually and developmental disabilities and their families. The Arc of Arizona keeps local chapters and members well-informed about state policies that impact the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. With this information, The Arc of Arizona exercises its grassroots strength to better the lives of Arizonans with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.

To view a summary of current legislation related to people with disabilities, click here

The Arc of Arizona 2007 weekly legislative updates

Why Should You Care About State and Federal Legislation?

Your life is affected by laws and the money they may take away or add to programs and services you may need the funding available for the programs/services you need gets reviewed every year - it is not guaranteed.

Your Role

Vote! Learn about the issues affecting you and make informed voting decisions based upon what you learn www.azdisabilityvote.org
Talk to your Senators and Legislators all year long - help them to learn about issues important to the disability community
Share your stories - with the legislators, your local newspaper, TV stations, etc.
Write letters to your legislators about issues affecting your family - but keep the letters short (no more than one page and one subject) and direct.
E-mail your legislators and share your story
Use the State of Arizona ALIS tracking system to keep track of legislation important to you and to voice your opinion

TOGETHER, WE CAN ALL MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL AND COGNITIVE DISABILITIES!


	Public Policy Both The Arc of the United States and The Arc of Arizona are active in governmental affairs. It is at this legislative level that the organizations are able to affect system-level change for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. The Arc of the United States The Arc of the United States pursues its legislative goals by working with the U.S. Congress and the administration to enact laws that improve the lives of children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. The Arc also keeps all chapters and members well-informed about national policies that impact the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. With this information, The Arc exercises its grassroots strength to better the lives of all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. The Arc of the United States 110th Congress legislative agenda Federal Legislative Action Center The Arc of Arizona The Arc of Arizona pursues its legislative goals by working with State congress and the administration to enact laws that improve the lives of Arizona children and adults with intellectually and developmental disabilities and their families. The Arc of Arizona keeps local chapters and members well-informed about state policies that impact the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. With this information, The Arc of Arizona exercises its grassroots strength to better the lives of Arizonans with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. To view a summary of current legislation related to people with disabilities, click here The Arc of Arizona 2007 weekly legislative updates 2 February 9 February 16 February 23 February 2 March 9 March 16 March 23 March 30 March 6 April 13 April 20 April 27 April 4 May 11 May 18 May 25 May 1 June 8 June 15 June Why Should You Care About State and Federal Legislation? Your life is affected by laws and the money they may take away or add to programs and services you may need the funding available for the programs/services you need gets reviewed every year - it is not guaranteed. Your Role Vote! Learn about the issues affecting you and make informed voting decisions based upon what you learn www.azdisabilityvote.org Talk to your Senators and Legislators all year long - help them to learn about issues important to the disability community Share your stories - with the legislators, your local newspaper, TV stations, etc. Write letters to your legislators about issues affecting your family - but keep the letters short (no more than one page and one subject) and direct. E-mail your legislators and share your story Use the State of Arizona ALIS tracking system to keep track of legislation important to you and to voice your opinion TOGETHER, WE CAN ALL MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL AND COGNITIVE DISABILITIES! Site Map \| Contact Us © The Arc of Arizona 2007. An Epsilonium Website Design