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The Arc Minnesota is a statewide nonprofit working to promote and protect the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We welcome media inquiries and can help connect journalists with background information, organizational leaders, and perspectives on disability issues affecting Minnesotans.

Contact for Media Inquiries

As a leading voice on disability rights in Minnesota, we work with media partners to provide accurate, respectful, and inclusive perspectives on issues impacting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

For interviews, background information, or press questions, please contact: Angie Tesch, Director of Marketing and Communications at AngieTesch(at)ArcMinnesota.Org

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Topics We Can Help With

  • Medicaid & Social Security – Core programs that provide essential services and support for people with disabilities
  • Education & Special Education – Access, inclusion, and equity for students with disabilities
  • Disability Rights & Public Policy – Legal protections, voting access, and advocacy at the state and federal level
  • Independent Living & Community Inclusion – Expanding opportunities to live, work, and participate fully in the community
  • Criminal Justice & Safety – Addressing disparities and improving protections for people with disabilities
  • Employment & Economic Opportunity – Breaking down barriers and advancing inclusive workplaces
  • Technology & Accessibility – Innovations and tools that increase independence and access
  • Families & Direct Support Workforce – The critical role of caregivers and the challenges facing the support system
  • Self-Advocacy & Disability Leadership – Supporting people with disabilities to lead and shape their own lives

Organization Name Guidance

Please refer to our organization as The Arc Minnesota.

You may sometimes see our name written incorrectly as ARC Minnesota. That was our original name, when “ARC” was used as an acronym. Today, that is no longer correct. The “R” stood for a word that is no longer used and is not respectful to the intellectual and developmental disability community.

The Arc is not an acronym. The national organization’s press center makes the same point in its guidance for reporters: “The Arc should never be used as an acronym.”

The Arc represents a bridge to resources, advocacy, and support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Using The Arc Minnesota reflects our commitment to dignity, respect, and inclusion.

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