Dear Community Leaders and Supporters, The Arc Minnesota is a nonprofit organization devoted since 1950 to the promotion and protection of the human rights of individuals with intellectual and developmental […]

By: Ray Simpson, The Arc Minnesota Self-Advocacy Program Intern “I love being an independent woman. I am very proud!”- Abby This month for our self-advocacy spotlight we will be featuring, […]

Every October, the U.S. Department of Labor celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month or NDEAM for short. This year is the 80th anniversary, and the theme is “Celebrating Value and […]

St. Paul, MN — August 5, 2025 – Last week, the federal government signed a new executive order titled titled “Ending Crime and Disorder on America’s Streets” that affects people […]

June is Pride Month—a time to honor the history, resilience, and joy of LGBTQ+ communities. At The Arc Minnesota, we recognize that Pride is about visibility, dignity, and the ongoing […]

  July is Disability Pride Month! This is a special time to celebrate the successes, history, and diversity of people with disabilities. At The Arc Minnesota, we are excited to […]

Q. What determines whether my 25 year old son with an Intellectual & Developmental Disability (IDD) can get rides from Metro Mobility? How does he apply? A. Metro Mobility is […]

Q: I am 18 and want to become a Certified Microsoft Specialist to further my career. I could get a better job and increase my salary potential with this certification. […]

Q: Another parent told me to have my son “SMRTed” so he can receive disability services. I do not know what this means or how to get started. Can you […]

The Arc Minnesota Leader Awards were presented at the organization’s Annual Meeting in St. Paul on May 11, 2019. These awards recognizes 9 individuals and organizations for exceptional service to […]

By Alicia Munson, The Arc Minnesota Public Policy Director These past few weeks have been busy for number-crunchers up at the Capitol, with a series of big announcements regarding the […]

Dear Friends, Many families trust The Arc Minnesota to help with difficult challenges. My family initially received support from The Arc nearly fifty years ago. After living out of the […]