By: Ray Simpson, The Arc Minnesota Self-Advocacy Program Intern “I love being an independent woman. I am very proud!”- Abby
Every October, the U.S. Department of Labor celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month or NDEAM for short. This year is
St. Paul, MN — August 5, 2025 – Last week, the federal government signed a new executive order titled titled
June is Pride Month—a time to honor the history, resilience, and joy of LGBTQ+ communities. At The Arc Minnesota, we
July is Disability Pride Month! This is a special time to celebrate the successes, history, and diversity of people
Q. What determines whether my 25 year old son with an Intellectual & Developmental Disability (IDD) can get rides from
Q: I am 18 and want to become a Certified Microsoft Specialist to further my career. I could get a
Q: Another parent told me to have my son “SMRTed” so he can receive disability services. I do not know
The Arc Minnesota Leader Awards were presented at the organization’s Annual Meeting in St. Paul on May 11, 2019. These
By Alicia Munson, The Arc Minnesota Public Policy Director These past few weeks have been busy for number-crunchers up at
Dear Friends, Many families trust The Arc Minnesota to help with difficult challenges. My family initially received support from The
Q: My daughter receives $750 each month in Social Security Income and is looking for a job and her own