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Self-Advocacy Page

You can still advocate for yourself even while you stay at home. On this page, learn what COVID-19 is and how to keep yourself safe. Find resources for communicating with your support staff and your legislators. This page has resources for self-advocacy to use every day and with your legislators.

Staying Safe During COVID-19

Find resources about what COVID-19 is and how to stay healthy.

What is COVID-19?

What is COVID-19, how do you get it, and what should you do if you're sick?

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Washing your hands & covering your cough during a pandemic

The Self Determination Channel shows the right way to wash your hands, cover your cough, and keep safe during COVID-19.

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Working with support staff during COVID-19

Tips for communicating with support staff and staying safe during COVID-19.

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The Arc Minnesota's COVID-19 Resources

On this page, you can find resources to help you during COVID-19.

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Disability HUB MN

Disability Hub MN is a free statewide resource network that helps you solve problems, navigate the system and plan for your future.

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COVID-19 Vaccine Information in Plain Language

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Getting a COVID vaccine

Learn more about the COVID vaccine

Civil Rights

Right now, there are protests all over the country about racism and police violence. The resources below will help you understand what the protests are about. Learn how to vote and support the causes that you think are important!

What is Police Violence?

Click here to learn about anti-Black racism and what you can do to help stop it.

Find the toolkit

Systemic Racism Explained

Click here to watch a video that explains what systemic racism is and how you can help solve it.

Watch the video

Talking About Race

Talking about race is necessary. On this website, find tools and resources to empower you and your conversations.

Click here to find the resources

Voting Resources

Voting is very important! On this page, find resources about voting. Learn about accessibility, knowing your rights, and resources to help you vote.

Access voting resources

Other Self-Advocacy Resources

Find resources about conferences, volunteer opportunities, and quick help from other self-advocates.

My Self-Advocacy Story

Use this form to share your self-advocacy story with The Arc Minnesota. We can help you connect to other self-advocates or self-advocacy groups near where you live.

Share your Self-Advocacy Story

Lifeworks Self-Advocacy Workshop

Learn about technology accessibility and civic engagement.

Learn through this workshop

Self-Advocacy Conferences

Self-Advocacy Conferences are a place to connect and learn.

Find Self-Advocacy Conferences

Volunteer

You can volunteer with The Arc Minnesota and Arc's Value Village! We have many different volunteer opportunities for you.

Volunteer with The Arc Minnesota

I Need Help!

Use our "Ask An Advocate" tool to talk with an Arc Advocate.

Ask an Advocate

What is DSP?

Learn more about the Direct Support Professionals (DSP). Their goal is to get the word out about who DSP’s are and what they do.