The Arc Blog

Disability Rights |
Celebrating Disability Pride Month in July

  July is Disability Pride Month! This is a special time to celebrate the successes, history, and diversity of people

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Ask An Advocate Q&A |
Ask An Advocate: Metro Mobility

Q. What determines whether my 25 year old son with an Intellectual & Developmental Disability (IDD) can get rides from

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Ask An Advocate Q&A |
Ask An Advocate: Minnesota Microgrants

Q: I am 18 and want to become a Certified Microsoft Specialist to further my career. I could get a

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Ask An Advocate: State Medical Review Team (SMRT)

Q: Another parent told me to have my son “SMRTed” so he can receive disability services. I do not know

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News |
The Arc Minnesota Leader Awards Announced

The Arc Minnesota Leader Awards were presented at the organization’s Annual Meeting in St. Paul on May 11, 2019. These

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Capitol Focus |
Budgets and Bonding and Forecasts, Oh My! The News in Numbers

By Alicia Munson, The Arc Minnesota Public Policy Director These past few weeks have been busy for number-crunchers up at

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Stories |
For More Than 50 Years, The Arc Has Been There for My Brother and My Family

Dear Friends, Many families trust The Arc Minnesota to help with difficult challenges. My family initially received support from The

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Ask An Advocate Q&A |
Ask An Advocate: Cost of Living Options

Q: My daughter receives $750 each month in Social Security Income and is looking for a job and her own

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Ask An Advocate: Acronyms

Q: I was at an annual meeting with my 22 year old son and his case manager, staff and work

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Ask An Advocate Q&A |
Ask An Advocate: Community Participation

Q:  I am 23 years old and have a disability. It’s been hard for me to meet people and find

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Ask An Advocate Q&A |
Ask An Advocate: Direct Services in Special Education

Q: My child is in special education and on their Individualized Education Program (IEP), there are some services listed as

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News |
The Arc Mission of the Year Awards

  At the annual meeting in May, 2018, The Arc Minnesota recognized seven individuals and organizations with the agency’s Leader

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