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"I kept running into roadblocks applying for Medical Assistance. Arc helped... now Rachel gets medical services she needs." Minette Martin Read more about The Arc's Health Care Access assistance.

Coming Events

• Wednesday, June 19 - St. Paul

  Minnesota's Omstead Plan supports freedom of choice and opportunity for people with disabilities.  Come to this public forum and provide feedback on the draft plan for Minnesota.

• Saturday, June 22 - Minnetonka

  Giggle. Play. Connect. Free community play events start up again at Groveland Elementary School. Check out these inclusive play events for all kids to connect and have a genuine sense of belonging. RSVP by June 19.

• Monday, June 24 - St. Paul

    
• The Arc summer picnic features free rides on the carousel, Dilly bars donated by Dairy Queen and much more.  Bring donations for Arc's Value Village too - we'll have a blue truck on site.  Registration closed.

• Wednesday, June 26 - St. Paul 

  MN Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (MNCCD) is hosting a legislative wrap-up event to review the session and celebrate successes.  RSVP by June 21.

• Thursday, June 27 - St. Paul 

  District 42 residents are invited to an Open House with Sen. Bev Scalze and Reps. Barb Yarusso and Jason Isaacson at the state capitol.

• Monday, July 8 - Minneapolis

  Dan & Liz Froehlich invite you to a legislative home visit at their home with elected officials from Senate District 61 and Hennepin County District 3.  Tell your story and offer your perspective on issues such as transportation, special education, Consumer Directed Community Supports, county case management services, Medical Assistance and more.

• Monday, July 15 - St. Paul 

  Partners in Policymaking® is a leadership training program for adults with disabilities and  parents of young children with developmental disabilities. The program teaches leadership skills, and the process of developing positive partnerships with elected officials and other individuals who make the policy decisions about services that you and your family use. Partners in Policymaking is seeking recruits now for Class 31. Apply by July 15.

 

It started over coffee

• The Arc started over 65 years ago from conversations among parents wanting good lives for their children with disabilities.  Hear bits of these conversations and consider a gift to The Arc Greater Twin Cities Annual Fund.

Alison Salo - June Volunteer of the Month

Alison just completed a stellar internship working on The Arc's Common Connections mentoring program and Health Care Access efforts. Thanks for all you did, Alison! Volunteer!

Grants available for persons with Autism

• The Autism Society of Minnesota is accepting applications through July 1 for Steps of  Hope Support Grants. Previous grants have been awarded for technology, specific therapies, sensory items, etc. Learn more!

Take a look at "It's Not OK" - a video about The Arc's work to prevent abuse.

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