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People with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their trusted supporters trust The Arc for information, services, and public policy leadership.
People with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their trusted supporters trust The Arc for information, services, and public policy leadership.
In Minnesota, an estimated 90,000 people live with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), including conditions like autism spectrum disorder, Down syndrome, fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, and cerebral palsy. People with IDD represent a diverse group with varying support needs, but many face common barriers related to housing, employment, healthcare, and transportation.
Continued advocacy, policy change, and investment are needed to ensure that all Minnesotans with IDD have access to the services they need to live independently, participate fully in their communities, and make choices about their own lives.
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People with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families trust The Arc for information, assistance, education, and training. Disabilities may include autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, fragile X, Williams syndrome, and other disabilities.
Arc’s Value Village Thrift Stores and Donation Centers generate significant funding for The Arc Minnesota’s programs and services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Founded in 1982, the three stores—located in Bloomington, New Hope, and Richfield—sell donated items in-store and on eBay, and also accept vehicle donations.
When you shop, donate, or volunteer at Arc’s Value Village, you are helping us work toward our goal—a future where people with disabilities live a life they choose with hope, confidence, and belonging.
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