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Education
Arc Guide to Individualized Education Program (IEP)

What is an IEP? An Individualized Education Program (IEP) is an annual written plan that provides documentation for students with

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Human Services
Arc Guide to Personal Supports

What are Home and Community-Based Services? Home and community-based waiver services (HCBS) provide flexibility to allow states to develop and

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Human Services
Arc Guide to Medical Assistance (MA)

Medical Assistance (MA) is Minnesota’s Medicaid program designed for people with disabilities, people with low incomes, pregnant women, children, adults

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