The Arc Guides provide helpful information on a wide range of topics. The most frequently requested Arc Guides have been translated into Spanish. Feel free to make copies. If you reproduce information from the Arc Guides, please credit The Arc Minnesota.
Abuse Prevention
Arc Guide About Victimization and Abuse
Arc Guide to Conversations about Safety and Abuse
Adult Issues
Education Issues
Administering Medication in School
Functional Behavior Assessment
GetSet! for Transition Checklist
Graduation for Students Receiving Special Education Services
Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE)
Individualized Education Program (IEP) Supplemental Aids and Supports
Individualized Education Program (IEPs)
Individualized Health Care Plan
Least Restrictive Environment in Special Education and Federal Setting
Manifestation Determination Review
Medical Diagnosis vs. Eligibility for Special Education Services
Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) Complaint System
MN State Testing for Students Receiving Special Education
Parent Participation in an IEP Meeting
Related Services in Special Education
Requesting an Initial Special Education Evaluation
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Education Provisions)
Special Education Advisory Council (SEACs)
Special Education Complaint System
Special Education for Infants and Toddlers
Special Education Evaluation Tools
Special Education Paraprofessional Aides
Special Education Testing Terms
Suspension and Manifestation Determination
Transition Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
Employment
Employment Services When Receiving Waiver Services
Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Services
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) for Individuals Age 25 and Older
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) for Individuals Under Age 25
Finance
Human Services
Acronyms in Health Care & Human Services
Communicating with Professionals
Community Access for Disability Inclusion (CADI) Waiver
Consumer Directed Community Supports (CDCS)
Cost Effective Health Insurance
Department of Human Services Appeals
Developmental Disability Case Management
Developmental Disabilities Waiver
Medical Assistance Managed Care
Medical Assistance for Employed Persons with Disabilities (MA-EPD)
Video: Medical Assistance and Social Security at Age 18 Pre-recorded Webinar
Kev pab txog ntaub ntawv kho mob (Healthcare Assistance – Hmong)
Minnesota Health Care Directives
PCA (Personal Care Assistance) Services funded by Medical Assistance
Servicios de un defensor-consejero (Arc Guide to Advocacy – Spanish)
Social Security Disability Income (SSDI)
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Self Advocacy
Other
Community Organizations and Resources