Archive
05.31.2019
Q:I’ve heard about SSI benefits and would like to know more about it. A: Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a program through the Social Security Administration that gives cash assistance […]
05.24.2019
Q: My son spends a lot of time by himself. He doesn’t have friends to call or to invite him out. He loves hiking, painting, music, action movies, playing basketball and […]
05.17.2019
Q. I have an 8 year old son with cerebral palsy. I have recently heard about The Arc Minnesota. What do you do? How can you help me? A. Thanks […]
05.10.2019
Q. If I create a Master Pooled Trust for my child with a disability, can others contribute money to it? A. Yes. A Master Pooled Trust (“MPT”) is a special […]
05.03.2019
Q: I heard that there are only a few weeks left of the legislative session. What is the status of The Arc Minnesota’s policy goals this year? Where can I […]
05.02.2019
Q. What is a charter school? A. A charter school is a public school. Because they are public schools, they are required to provide students with disabilities a free, appropriate […]
04.26.2019
Q. I have two children with disabilities who utilize the Consumer Directed Community Supports (CDCS) option. I would like to share staff. I am being told I can’t. What are […]
03.29.2019
Q. I opened an ABLE Account recently and just got my first job. How much can I put in my ABLE Account this year? A. Congratulations on getting your first […]
03.22.2019
Q: I have questions about my son’s care and quality of life in the future. He is 30 years old, has significant disabilities, and needs around-the-clock care. As his primary […]
03.19.2019
In an article appearing in the March 17th, 2019 edition of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, entitled, “State’s Promise of Dignity Broken,” author Chris Serres highlights the results of a recent […]
02.23.2019
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 […]
02.15.2019
Q: I am a high school special education teacher, and am looking for a way for students to start thinking about the adult world. I don’t think they’ve thought about […]
