The Arc Lane County

Every year, more than 105,000 students are subjected to restraint and seclusion at school. A vast majority of those cases involve students with disabilities, and students of color are disproportionately impacted.

These practices can be dangerous, traumatic, and right now, there is no federal law to protect students from the abusive use of seclusion and restraint.

Congress can change that by passing the Keeping All Students Safe Act.

Sign the petition today and tell Congress: It’s time to end seclusion and restraint in schools. https://bit.ly/4fRPpEL

🎉 Good news! There's still time to sign up! 🎉

We've extended our registration deadline to June 8, 2026! 🙌

Don't miss out on the fun, connections, and great memories waiting to be made. 💙

To register or ask questions, please email our Event & Respite Coordinator, Sina, at [email protected].

⏰ Spots are limited, so don't wait too long!

Navigating special education shouldn't mean hours of searching for answers you're not even sure you can trust. The Arc@School just launched a free AI Advisor to help you find expert-vetted answers to your special education questions.

Got questions about IEPs, accommodations, or disability rights in schools? This tool is for you (see link in comments).

Oregon Summer EBT returns with $120 per child for groceries The Oregon Summer Electronic Benefits program is returning in 2026 to help families buy groceries for school-aged children during summer break when they don't have easy access to healthy meals.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and support mental health and wellness for everyone.

“I’m not good enough.”
“Nobody really cares about me.”
“I’ll never succeed.”

The way we speak to ourselves matters. Negative self-talk can shape our emotions, confidence, and overall mental well-being.

So often, we are much harder on ourselves than we would ever be toward someone we love. You deserve the same understanding, compassion, and encouragement that you give to others.

This Mental Health Awareness Month, make it a priority to care for your mind as much as you care for everyone else. Pause and ask yourself:

“Would I say these words to a friend?”

Be gentle with yourself. Your mental health matters. 💚

We give our bodies breaks by doing things like stretching, looking away from screens, and taking naps. Our bodies need these breaks and rest to function as well as they can.

The same is true for our mental health. After all, the brain is a part of the body! How do you take mental health breaks during the day? Let us know your favorite ways to rest your brain in the comments.