My name is Katie, and I am a self-advocate associate. I am celebrating 10 years at The Arc Minnesota. I
Meet the Benders! Jean and Paul Bender were first introduced to The Arc Minnesota over 30 years ago when they
The Arc Minnesota honors the many parent advocates who have been part of our community since we were founded 75
“I want to go back [to college]… I want to write a book about my life,” says Amy Jo. Amy
“About five years ago I was in need of help with finding accessible and affordable housing.” Meet Chad! Chad’s lives
April is Volunteer Appreciation Month, and we wanted to take a moment to honor and appreciate the 2,800 people who volunteered with
Keith owns his own business, FreeSpirit North. He hand dips 100% silk scarves and turns them into beautiful accessories. These
Author John Fransen is passionate about writing poetry and dreamed of publishing his work. He applied for funds from the
Margaret Ann needed help with transportation so she could keep her job while she completed a training program and looked
The Minnesota Microgrant Partnership offers grants to people with disabilities, asking them “How could $500 change your life?” In the
Ayesha is a filmmaker from the Twin Cities. She recently premiered her short film “Little Men” at the Riverview Theater!
Self-advocacy is important to The Arc’s Advocate Associate, Katie McDermott. To Katie, self-advocacy empowers her to give back. Katie initially