The Arc Blog

Disability Rights |
Why It’s Time to End Subminimum Wage for People with Disabilities – and How You Can Help

In many states, including Minnesota, it is currently legal to pay people with disabilities less than minimum wage. This is through

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Press Release |
U.S. Department of Labor Announces Public Comment Period on Proposed Rule to Phase Out Subminimum Wage for Workers with Disabilities

St. Paul, Minnesota – December 9, 2024 – On December 3rd, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a Notice

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Disability Rights |
The Arc Minnesota Appoints Mai Thor as Chief Program Officer

We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Mai Thor as the new Chief Program Officer at The Arc Minnesota!

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Disability Rights |
National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) 2024 – Advancing Access and Equity

Each October, the United States commemorates National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), a time dedicated to celebrating the contributions of

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Events |
Celebrate Disability Voting Rights Week (DVRW) 2024

Disability Voting Rights Week (DVRW) is from September 9-13, 2024. It is a nonpartisan event hosted by the American Association

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Letters from the CEO |
The Arc Minnesota Names Naveh Eldar as New CEO

St. Paul, MN – August 14, 2024 – The Arc Minnesota is pleased to announce that Naveh Eldar has been

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The Arc |
The Arc MN’s Metro Regional Quality Council (MRQC) presents My Housing Story

Disability Community Members’ Housing Journeys in Minnesota is an informational video series highlighting people with disabilities and their supporters as

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Development |
Swing for Inclusion: How Golf Drives Change in Our Community

Our 20th annual Southeast Region Golfers’ Choice Tournament is coming up on Monday, July 29th. This event is not just

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News |
The Arc Minnesota Discontinues Housing Stabilization Services

St. Paul, MN – July 10, 2024 – The Arc Minnesota has decided to stop providing Housing Stabilization Services (HSS)

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Disability Rights |
Celebrating Disability Pride Month in July

  July is Disability Pride Month! This is a special time to celebrate the successes, history, and diversity of people

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Letters from the CEO |
The Arc Minnesota Appoints Jessica Thompson as Interim CEO

St. Paul, MN – June 28, 2024 – The Arc Minnesota, a leading organization in advocating for the human rights

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Letters from the CEO |
From the CEO | Recognizing Juneteenth at The Arc Minnesota

As we approach Juneteenth, I want to take a moment to reflect on its significance and acknowledge its importance to

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