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For people with intellectual and developmental disabilities

The Arc of Alabama, Inc., is a non-profit, volunteer-based membership organization whose primary role is to advocate for the rights and protections of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families. This advocacy is provided through Information and Referral services, educational opportunities like the annual Alabama disAbility Conference, and public policy initiatives.

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Grief and Special Needs

May 15, 2026

  Part 1 I have written posts for this blog on a few occasions, typically addressing various aspects of being a parent of a child with special needs. Often dealing with doctors who don’t listen, or a medical community that is challenged when it comes to treating children with special needs. That status is no

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The 3 E's

August 15, 2025

The 3 E’s By: Kim Spangler Family Outreach Coordinator Arc of Alabama We all seek out ways to evolve as a person. I do it, you do it…we all want to continue to learn, grow, and engage with our communities. Most of us naturally find ourselves seeking out our “tribe” in grade school and that

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