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The Arc Minnesota and affiliated chapters provide consistent and essential services to people with disabilities and their families. The Arc Minnesota’s services throughout the state include access to real-time assistance and information, online and in-person training events, and a statewide public policy platform involving people at a grassroots level.
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22%
of calls to The Arc Minnesota are questions about navigating funding and government services such as Social Security.
individuals were supported in 2018 through programs and services offered by The Arc.
90%
of survey respondents agreed that The Arc helped them advocate for themselves or their loved one and said they would contact us again for support.
Latest News and Events
Uncategorized | 09.16.2019
DHS Implements new MA Asset Verification System (AVS)
Earlier this summer, the Department of Human Services issued a bulletin announcing a new policy that impacts some individuals applying
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Capitol Focus | 09.16.2019
Inflation and Its Impact on the Disability Community
This summer, The Arc Minnesota’s public policy team has been busy following a number of federal issues impacting the disability
Ask An Advocate Q&A | 09.06.2019
Ask An Advocate: Help with moving
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“For my brother Ron and other people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, needs can change in an instant.”
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