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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: Future Planning

Q: I have questions about my son’s care and quality of life in the future. He is 30 years old,

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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: 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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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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Ask An Advocate: Medical Assistance – TEFRA

Q: My 4 year old son has physical and cognitive disabilities.  We were told to apply for Medical Assistance –

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The Arc Minnesota Elects Board for New Statewide Organization

The membership of The Arc Minnesota has elected a new Board of Directors to serve the recently merged organization. On

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Ask An Advocate: Person-Centered Quality Review

Q: What is a Person-Centered Quality Review?   A: The Arc Minnesota was appointed as a key partner with the

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Tapemark Charity Pro-Am Benefits The Arc Minnesota – June 8-10, 2018

For over 44 years, the Tapemark Charity Pro-Am has been improving the lives of people living with developmental disabilities. The

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Ask An Advocate: Planning for School Breaks

Q. School breaks can be stressful because it’s a break in the routine. Do you have any advice on how

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Ask An Advocate: Person-Centered Planning

Q: I worked with someone to create a person-centered plan. What part of my plan should I share with people

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