Advocate

Our Advocate page is full of resources to learn how to advocate for yourself and others.

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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.

Become a self-advocate superhero!
This four-part course is designed for teens and young adults to become powerful self-advocates!
Become a self-advocate superhero!
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
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
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.
Learn more
Self-Advocates Becoming Empowered (SABE)
SABE is the United State’s national self-advocacy organization.
Learn more about SABE
Beyond the ADA
This is a series from the New York Times. The series explores how the Americans with Disabilities Act has shaped modern life in the last 30 years.
Explore the series