The Arc Position Statements
The Arc Minnesota’s position statements address critical issues related to human and civil rights, social and systems barriers, health care access, and supports for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.
Position statements are used to inform our stakeholders – including members of the disability community, elected officials, media representatives, and the general public – of the organization’s response to key issues impacting Minnesotans with IDD and their families statewide.
Disability and Racial Justice
Disability and racial justice efforts must be connected to all movements for freedom and justice. These movements must be focused on ending ableism, discrimination, and oppression of disabled people.Ending Punishment in Schools
All children and youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) must receive a free and appropriate public education.Role of Government in Disability Policy
Individuals with IDD and their families must be involved in the policy decisions that affect them, with the opportunity for real and meaningful participation at all levels of government.Taxes
Taxpayer contributions to the state budget are a vital component of the supports that help individuals with IDD and their families thrive in their communities.Stakeholder Involvement in Service System
People with IDD and their families accessing services and supports must be involved in all aspects of planning, service delivery, and evaluation of policies and programs.Quality Services and Supports
In high-quality services and supports, the decisions of people with IDD are placed at the center, with input as needed from trusted individuals of their choice.Payment of Parents and Relatives of Children and Adults
Parents of minor children or adult children, as well as spouses or relatives of people with intellectual or developmental disabilities, should be paid for services rendered through Medical Assistance programs under the same terms as non-family personal care providers.DHS as a Direct Service Provider
The Arc Minnesota believes People with IDD have the best quality of life and most belonging in their communities when they can choose formal and informal supports.24-Hour Services for People With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
People with IDD deserve to have real belonging in their communities, and relationships with many people of their choosing.Person-Centered Practices
Many people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are left out of conversations about their lives, services, and supports. Person-centered practices were made to put the person, their culture, and their wants and needs at the center of their chosen life.Daytime Opportunities
People with disabilities must have informed choice among a wide range of inclusive daytime opportunities. Daytime opportunities should support each person’s meaningful engagement in their communities.Employment
All individuals with disabilities – no matter their disability type and support needs – deserve the opportunity to explore, find, and keep jobs and careers that provide personal fulfillment and help build wealth.Forced Poverty in Disability Policy
Minnesota’s current system of services for people with disabilities forces them to live in poverty because of restrictive financial policies. These restrictions apply to people with disabilities themselves and some of their family members.Parental Fees in Minnesota
Minnesota legislators must end all parental fees for services accessed by children with disabilities.Direct Support Professional Workforce Shortage
Minnesota faces a direct support professional workforce shortage now and in the future. Without change, the quality of care and the quality of life for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities will be at risk in Minnesota.Self Direction in Disability Services
It is important to provide more options for self-direction in all services for people with disabilities in Minnesota. People must able to control their own services, with any support they need to make their own decisions.Resolution to Honor the Remembering with Dignity Initiative
The Arc Minnesota honors the lives of the Minnesotans with disabilities who lived and died in state institutions, and were memorialized in the Remembering With Dignity InitiativeBuilding Supportive Communities
People with disabilities and their trusted supporters can thrive when abundant connections are mixed with paid supports to provide full access in community. All of us have a responsibility to build inclusivity into all aspects of life.Position Statements from The Arc of the United States
The Arc of the United States, the national organization of The Arc, has position statements on quality of life, rights, life in the community, and systems.Sign Up for Our E-Newsletter
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