The Arc San Francisco in the News
For 75 years, The Arc San Francisco has partnered with adults with developmental disabilities to build a more inclusive Bay Area.
Today, The Arc SF works across San Francisco, Marin, and San Mateo counties. We can connect reporters with self-advocates, staff, families, and community partners for stories about disability rights, employment, lifelong learning, health care, housing, the arts, and full participation in community life.
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KQED Forum | May 7, 2026
Executive Director Kristen Pedersen joins KQED Forum to discuss how proposed SSI changes could affect adults with disabilities and low-income families.
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Atlantic Re, presented by Waymo | Sponsored Partner Feature | 2026
Christopher Hamilton shares how autonomous transportation helps him get around San Francisco with less stress and more choice.
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Golden Gate Xpress | November 25, 2025
The story highlights SFSU’s partnership with the Paul K. Longmore Institute at The Arc SF to make disability studies and advocacy more accessible to people with developmental disabilities.
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KQED | October 8, 2025
The story features ArtReach artist Ron Ansley and The Arc SF leaders discussing how Medicaid cuts could put community-based disability services at risk.
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NBC Bay Area | September 23, 2025
The Arc SF’s Barbara Streett shares her concerns about misinformation linking acetaminophen use during pregnancy to autism.
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Read: San Francisco Supervisor Discloses Autism Diagnosis, Pushes to Protect Neurodivergent ServicesThe story includes comments from The Arc SF’s Sr. Director of Advancement, Esther Landau, about the importance of visibility and representation in city leadership, as well as protecting services for people with developmental disabilities.
For interviews, background information, program visits, photos, or other media requests, please contact:
Media Contact
Arturo Guillen
Director of Communications
aguillen@thearcsf.org
(415) 919-2078
