Talking with our young and grown children about sexuality can be a daunting task. As parents and guardians, we often worry that talking about sexuality gives permission and we wonder […]

Presenter: Nancy M. Fitzsimons, PhD, MSW, LISW from Minnesota State University, Mankato   Intended audience: Sexual Violence Center Advocates, The Arc Program Office employees, and Value Village Director Managers and […]

  Learning objectives: • Learn what is an intellectual and developmental disability • Important components to a welcoming place • Considerations for talking with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities […]

Jen Johnson, Advocacy Supervisor, The Arc Minnesota and Guthrie Byard   Intended audience: The Arc Program Team employees   Learning objectives: • Learn what a safety plan is, how to […]

Jen Johnson, Program and Services Supervisor, The Arc Minnesota   Please watch the training and complete the SurveyMonkey linked below the video. You will need to complete the SurveyMonkey to […]

People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) have the highest rate of abuse compared to people with other disabilities. They are 3 times more likely to experience violent crime. Violent […]

It is important to talk about safety. It can empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to create a safer life. It can also help identify resources for help. […]