The Southeast Region provides programs and services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families in Dodge, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Olmsted, Rice, Wabasha, and Winona counties.

The Southeast Region on Facebook 

See what the Southeast Region is doing, thinking about, and posting on its regional Facebook page. 

Regional Programs and Supports

The Southeast Region of The Arc Minnesota provides a variety of services to residents in the counties listed above, including advocacy for individuals and families, information and referral, workshops for parents, support in finding independent housing, and more.  Click here for the full list.

Education and Training: 

Mark your calendar for the Assistive Technology Expo in Rochester on November 3, 2018!  Other educational opportunities in the Southeast Region and statewide webinars are listed on this page.  For a listing of all of The Arc Minnesota events, click here.

Regional News

Read the latest issue of the Southeast Region’s print newsletter.

Regional Fundraising Activities

Check here for upcoming activities.

Get Involved

• If you live in the Southeast Region, and would like to become a member of The Arc or provide a gift membership to someone else, fill out the region’s membership form.  More on the benefits of membership are found here.
• To make a financial gift, go to the Donate page.  You can designate your funds to go to a specific regional office of The Arc Minnesota, including the Southeast Region.  You can also make a gift in honor or in memory of an individual or individuals.  If you would like to mail in a gift to the Southeast Region, print out its donation form.  The Southeast Region has an Endowment Fund to support the ongoing work of The Arc in the Southeast Region.  Contact Buff Hennessey for more information.
• If you would like to volunteer to support the Southeast Region’s activities, contact us.

Statewide Programs

People living in the region and throughout Minnesota can access programs and services provided by The Arc Minnesota.  For details, click here.

Other Resources

In addition to The Arc Minnesota, there are other agencies in the Southeast Region who work individuals with intellectual and other developmental disabilities and their families.  Attend “Career Connection,” an October 4th career fair in Rochester for job seekers with disabilities.

Contact Information

6301 Bandel Road NW, Suite 605
Rochester,  MN 55901

Local:  507.287.2032; Toll-free number for regional office:  888.732.8520

Southeast Region staff contacts:  Click here

Directions to Southeast Region office:  Click here

Statewide Toll-Free Number — 833.450.1494

Thanks to the following individuals for their service on the Southeast Regional Council:  

• Peggy O’Toole-Martin, President; Vicki Hildman, Secretary; Joan Bucher, Treasurer; Jim Maronde, Past President; and the following council members:  Charlie Applequist, Ryan Gosch, Kim Norton, Kevin Smith, Vince Thoreson, and Rhonda Wingert