The Southeast Region of The Arc Minnesota provides the following supports and programs for people with developmental disabilities and their families in the region.

 

Individual and Family Advocacy

Advocacy can be used to ensure the protection of constitutional rights; meet social and emotional needs of people with developmental disabilities; referring you to resources and information; accompanying you to meetings with a school team or an adult service program provider.

Read more about our advocacy services

Read personal examples of our advocacy:

Beth’s story

Linda’s story

 

Education and Training

The Assistive Technology Expo in Rochester is held annually. Other educational opportunities in the Southeast Region and statewide webinars are listed on the events calendar.

See all events

 

Housing Services

We can help you move to a place of your own by accompanying you when you look for housing, help you complete rental applications, meet with you and prospective landlords, and provide other support. We offer two programs: Housing Access Services and Housing Access Coordination.

Read more about additional housing resources

Contact Tonya Bauer if you live in the Southeast Region and would like assistance

 

Region 10 Regional Quality Council

The council, one of three sponsored by The Arc Minnesota, works to develop systems that continuously improve the services for individuals with disabilities. It helps them find the services and supports they need, when and where they need them, so they can live the life they choose in their community.

Read more about the Region 10 Council on its website

See the Region 10 Council page on Facebook

 

Region 10 Quality Assurance Program

In 2016, a new system for reviewing quality of supports for individuals with disabilities was developed and is being implemented in through three Regional Quality Councils. Region 10 Quality Assurance continues to be funded through the Minnesota Legislature with a shift in focus to activities to support a person driven quality service system in Region 10 and beyond.

Read more about the Region 10 Quality Assurance Program

Region 10 QA Annual Report 2016-17

Region 10 QA Annual Report 2017-18

 

Master Pooled Trust

This statewide program can help provide future financial security for an individual with disabilities, while not affecting the person’s eligibility for public benefits, such Social Security, Supplemental Security Income, or Medical Assistance. Those living in the Southeast Region can contact our office for assistance.

Click here to learn more about the Master Pooled Trust

 

Self-Advocates Minnesota (SAM)

Self-Advocates Minnesota is a network of self-advocates, advisors, allies, friends, family, and professionals — led by self-advocates. The main focus of the group is to build a statewide network to help people with developmental disabilities know their rights through personal and group action. Those living in the Southeast Region can contact our office for assistance.

Click here to read more about Self-Advocates Minnesota

 

Scholarships/Mini-Grants Available to Southeast Region Residents

The Arc Scholarship: This grant is for families who have children with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the Southeast Region’s service area. The maximum amount is $50 per person/per year. Scholarships may be requested for: camp; vacation; recreational programs; training/educational opportunities; or individual needs (equipment, furniture, clothing, etc.).

Click here for more information and an Arc Scholarship application

 

Seth Pack Mini-Grant for Families: This mini-grant is for families who have children with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the Southeast Region’s service area. It is a scholarship that helps defray the cost to attend camp, training/education opportunities, or individual needs (equipment, furniture, clothing, etc.).

Click here for a Seth Pack Mini-Grant application for families

 

Seth Pack Mini-Grant for Agencies and Projects: The mini-grant is for agencies/projects that support children under 18 with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the Southeast Region’s service area. It can be requested for a specific program, start-up project, event, etc. that provides a benefit or service to children with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Click here for a Seth Pack Mini-Grant application for agencies and projects

Contact the Southeast Region

6301 Bandel Road NW, Suite 605
Rochester,  MN 55901

Local: 507.287.2032

Toll-free: 888.732.8520