The Arc Blog

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 […]

By: Ray Simpson, The Arc MN Self-Advocacy Program Intern “It’s not about perfection, it’s about progress.” – Steve Reinardy This month for our self-advocacy spotlight, Steve Reinardy shared his story […]

By: Ray Simpson, The Arc Minnesota Self-Advocacy Program Intern “I want to share my experiences, so others don’t feel alone, and I have an outlet.”-Greta This month for our self-advocacy […]

By: Ray Simpson, The Arc Minnesota Self-Advocacy Program Intern “I love being an independent woman. I am very proud!”- Abby This month for our self-advocacy spotlight we will be featuring, […]

By: Ray Simpson, The Arc Minnesota Self-Advocacy Program Intern “Community is where compassion and self-advocacy start”- Mao This month for the Self-advocacy spotlight, Mao, shares her experience with employment. Mao […]

Every October, the U.S. Department of Labor celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month or NDEAM for short. This year is the 80th anniversary, and the theme is “Celebrating Value and […]

St. Paul, MN — August 5, 2025 – Last week, the federal government signed a new executive order titled titled “Ending Crime and Disorder on America’s Streets” that affects people […]