The Arc Blog

By: Ray Simpson, Self-Advocate   Meet Thomas! “They teach us in self-advocacy that they’re your boundaries and they’re you rights. Don’t be scared to say no.” This month’s theme for […]

St. Paul, Minnesota – June 12, 2026 – The Arc Minnesota expresses concern about the disenrollment of thousands of disability services providers during the provider revalidation process that ended on […]

By: Ray Simpson, The Arc MN Self-Advocacy Program Intern “I work hard to earn and have my own money. To afford things I want and need, and to not go […]

By: Jon Fettig, The Arc Minnesota Marketing Intern   Every April, we hear the same phrase: Autism Awareness Month. But for many autistic people, awareness is not the goal anymore. […]

By: Ray Simpson, The Arc MN Self-Advocacy Program Intern This month, for the Self-Advocacy Spotlight, we will be talking about self-expression. Noa will be sharing how she expresses herself as […]

The Arc Minnesota is pleased to welcome Rachel A. Wobschall, Ed.D., CFRE, as our new Chief Development Officer. Rachel will begin her role on Monday, March 30. “I am thrilled […]

By: Ray Simpson, The Arc MN Self-Advocacy Program Intern “There is always someone who will walk away unhappy. But it’s important to come to the table and find ways to […]

I’m Jon, short for Jonathan. I’ve decided to shorten my name like that once due to a hurricane named John, which felt nice. Nicknames I have gone are Juan and […]

We were thrilled to honor Gene Martinez, The Arc Minnesota Legislative Advocacy Coordinator, with a lifetime achievement award at the 2026 Arc Gala. Gene is a leader who reminds us […]

Dear Community Leaders and Supporters, The Arc Minnesota is a nonprofit organization devoted since 1950 to the promotion and protection of the human rights of individuals with intellectual and developmental […]

St. Paul, MN – February 11, 2026 – Our community is hurting. In Minnesota, Renée Nicole Good and Alex Pretti were killed by federal agents. Their final words— “I’m not mad at […]

By: Ray Simpson, The Arc MN Self-Advocacy Program Intern “Advocacy for me has always been a core value.”- Lexi This month for our self-advocacy spotlight Lexi will be sharing her […]