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Our Advocate page is full of resources to learn how to advocate for yourself and others. From the basics of disability justice to COVID-19 resources and more, we’ve got resources for you.

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Disability Justice

The disability justice collective, Sins Invalid, made principles that guide their work.
These principles connect and guide disability justice towards collective liberation.

ASL Disability Justice Principles

A video with the Disability Justice Principles in American Sign Language

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La justicia de lenguaje es justicia para personas con discapacidades

La justicia de lenguaje es justicia para personas con discapacidades. Language justice is disability justice.

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Plain Language Disability Justice Principles Blog Post

The disability justice collective, Sins Invalid, made principles that guide their work. Staff and self-advocate leaders with The Arc Minnesota made plain language definitions, to help more people understand how this fits with what we do.

The Arc Minnesota Plain Language Disability Justice Principles

Downloadable Plain Language Disability Justice Principles PDF

Download a poster of the plain language disability justice principles.

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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.

The Delta Variant and the COVID-19 vaccine

There are different kinds of the COVID-19 virus. They are called variants. The Delta variant can spread more easily than the original virus. This fact sheet will help to explain more about the delta variant and how to stay safe!

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La Variante Delta y la vacuna COVID-19

Hay diferentes tipos del virus COVID-19. Se llaman variantes. La variante Delta puede propagarse más fácilmente que el virus original. ¡Esta hoja informativa ayudará a explicar más sobre la variante delta y cómo mantenerse a salvo!

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Tips for Wearing a Mask

Have questions about your mask? The Minnesota Department of Health has tips for wearing a mask.

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How to Safely Wear Your Mask

Learn how to safely wear your mask according to The Minnesota Department of Health's standards.

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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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COVID-19 vaccine questions and answers

How many shots do you need? What are the side effects? How do I stay safe once I get vaccinated? Learn all about the COVID-19 vaccine here!

Review and download the infographic

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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COVID-19 Vaccine Information in Plain Language

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Getting a COVID-19 vaccine

Learn about the COVID-19 vaccine

What to expect getting your COVID-19 vaccine

If you are getting or thinking about getting a COVID-19 vaccine, here is what you should know before and after you get vaccinated.

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The importance of getting your second dose of COVID-19 vaccine

Learn the importance of getting your second COVID-19 vaccine dose

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Mask Do's and Don'ts

Watch a video about how to safely buy, wear, remove, and use a mask.

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Your rights during the COVID-19 pandemic

Learn more about your rights during COVID-19.

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How to Avoid COVID-19 Vaccine Scams

Learn how to tell if it is a COVID-19 vaccine scam call

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COVID-19 Vaccine for Youth with Disabilities: Information for Caregivers (Multiple Languages)

The Minnesota Department of Health's guide for caregivers about what to expect when getting the COVID-19 vaccine and vaccine safety. Includes translations in 13 different languages.

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COVID-19 Treatments

Now available in Hmong, Somali and Spanish

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Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance for Children and Teens

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Get Free at-home COVID-19 tests

Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order a 3rd round of free at-home tests. Order yours today.

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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.

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Systemic Racism Explained

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

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Talking About Race

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

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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.

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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.

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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