Self-Advocacy Advisory Committee (SAAC) Self-advocacy is using your power to advocate for yourself and to educate others to do the same. If you want to grow as a self-advocate, The Arc Minnesota can help. Join us for the Self-Advocate Advisory Committee (SAAC)! Details: Tuesday, June 9th 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm In-Person: The Arc MN […]
SAM Southeast SAM is a network of self-advocates, advisors, allies, friends, family, and professionals – led by self-advocates. SAM promotes the human and civil rights of people with disabilities. SAM helps and supports people with all disabilities to be active participants in the larger disability and human rights movements. Details: Thursday, June 11th 5:30 […]
The Arc Minnesota Annual Community Meeting (formerly called the Annual Membership Meeting), will take place virtually on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 11:00 am. The agenda will include a review of our 2025 financials, a review of our 2025 Annual Report and our strategic goals, an update from our Board of Directors, comments from our […]
Virtual Happy Hour Join fellow self-advocates the first and third Thursday of each month for Virtual Happy Hour. Virtual Happy Hour is a time to connect with fellow self-advocates from across the state through conversation, games, and more! Details: Thursday, June 18th 4:30 – 5:30 pm Virtual: Contact Rebecca for the Teams link at […]
Martin County People First Summer Dance Join self-advocates for a dance and karaoke. Water and a light snack will be provided. $5 per person. Details: Sunday, June 21st 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm $5 per person KOC Hall 920 E 10th St, Fairmont, MN 56031 Questions? Contact Pat Kietzer at 507-848-5017
People First of New Ulm Disability Pride Art Workshop People First of New Ulm and the SW Disability Pride Planning Team will present information on Disability Pride. We will create art pieces collaborating with a local artist, Rhonda who facilitates art workshops for ARS New Ulm. A pizza meal will be served. This event is co-hosted by The Arc MN, Open Arts […]
Are you a parent of a young adult with a disability transitioning out of high school? Moving from school supports to other supports is a whole new world; and we are here to discuss it all. Parents can join this group to discuss transition programs, employment and daytime supports, government benefits, guardianship, or anything else on your mind related to transition. This group is statewide and held virtually […]
Disability Pride Workshop at Aktion Club Theatre of Fairmont The Disability Pride SW Team will present a Disability Pride workshop during the regular rehearsal time of Aktion Club Theatre. Participants will learn about Disability Pride and create artwork that will be shown in September at the Redrock Art Center in Fairmont. Details: Thursday, June […]
Disability History Bingo Learn about important moments and people in disability history through a fun and interactive game of bingo with prizes! Details: July 7th 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Moorhead Public Library 450 Center Ave, Moorhead Register for this event here: https://rb.gy/e8j2dg Questions? Contact Katie Cragg at KatieCragg@arcminnesota.org or Marisa Bengtson […]
Join us for an evening of celebration, community, music, and Pride at Cascade Lake Park. This free event is a chance to come together, celebrate disability culture, and enjoy a fun evening filled with activities for all ages. Event Details: Date: Thursday, July 9, 2026 Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Location: Cascade Lake […]
