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Stories |
Self-Advocate Spotlight: Independence and Interdependence

By: Ray Simpson, The Arc Minnesota Self-Advocacy Program Intern “I love being an independent woman. I am very proud!”- Abby

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Disability Employment |
Celebrating Value and Talent: National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)

Every October, the U.S. Department of Labor celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month or NDEAM for short. This year is

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Press Release |
The Arc Minnesota Statement on the Executive Order Criminalizing Mentally Ill and Unhoused People

St. Paul, MN — August 5, 2025 – Last week, the federal government signed a new executive order titled titled

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Disability Pride Month |
July is Disability Pride Month: Celebrating the ADA, Identity, Inclusion, and Strength

Every July, we recognize Disability Pride Month—a time to honor the history, culture, and contributions of people with disabilities. It’s

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LGBTQ+ |
Pride Month: Celebrating LGBTQ+ People with Disabilities

June is Pride Month—a time to honor the history, resilience, and joy of LGBTQ+ communities. At The Arc Minnesota, we

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Disability Rights |
Honoring Freedom, Acknowledging Barriers: Juneteenth and Disability Justice

On June 19, we celebrate Juneteenth—a powerful day that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. While the

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Press Release |
Rally at the Capitol to Protect Disability Funding

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE U.S. Senator Tina Smith will speak at the May 3 rally St. Paul, MN — The Arc

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Disability Employment |
The Arc Minnesota Launches New Video Campaign Focused on the Importance of Competitive Integrated Employment

St. Paul, Minnesota – March 19, 2025 – The Arc Minnesota is leading the charge for employment equality and disability

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Press Release |
U.S. Department of Labor Announces Public Comment Period on Proposed Rule to Phase Out Subminimum Wage for Workers with Disabilities

St. Paul, Minnesota – December 9, 2024 – On December 3rd, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a Notice

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Letters from the CEO |
The Arc Minnesota Names Naveh Eldar as New CEO

St. Paul, MN – August 14, 2024 – The Arc Minnesota is pleased to announce that Naveh Eldar has been

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News |
The Arc Minnesota Discontinues Housing Stabilization Services

St. Paul, MN – July 10, 2024 – The Arc Minnesota has decided to stop providing Housing Stabilization Services (HSS)

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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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