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Coming Events
Guardianship - who needs it, why, how do you establish it? Download this podcast to learn more.
Snowy weather didn't dampen the spirits during the early April Zambia-Twin Cities Learning Exchange as participants shared ideas on how to better serve people with disabilities. Read more.Zambia Disabilities Blog
Have a question? Arc Guides are info sheets on topics ranging from acronyms used in special education to state agency appeals. Translated versions in Spanish, Hmong and Somali are also available.
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Wednesday, May 14
Imagine the Possibilities - Navigating Life's Currents and the English Channel features Karen Gaffney, an inspirational young woman who has overcome the limitations of Down syndrome to achieve incredible goals. -
Monday, May 19
Learn how Social Security might benefit a family member who has a disability, as well as how to apply at this Social Security and Work Incentives ArcShop in Rosemount which is free, thanks to a grant from Dakota County. -
Thursday-Friday, May 22-23
Self-advocates and their supporters are invited to learn how to fine-tune money making ideas, develop business and action plans and more at this Micro-Enterprise- Generating Income training . Learn more (pdf) -
Tuesday, June 3
Summer vacation is almost here! Encouraging Positive Behavior in Spirited Children offers a practical understanding of challenging behaviors and tools and techniques that encourage positive behavior. -
Fridays, June 6, June 13 & June 20
Parents and siblings of adults with disabilities (age 45+) are invited to participate in focus groups on caregiver issues in Chaska June 6, Roseville June 13 and St. Paul June 20.
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What's New
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Summer Arc Voice Exclusively Online
No copies of the newest Arc Voice were mailed because we are testing the idea of exclusive online distribution. Download the latest edition here and let us know what you think by participating in a short survey. -
Tapemark Charity Pro-Am June 6-8
It's the best golf tournament in the Twin Cities, presented by the Andersen Agency. Golfers, sponsors and volunteers are still welcome. Learn more. Even if you don’t golf, take 45 seconds to watch the Tapemark videos at www.youtube.com/tapemark. -
Stipends available for International Conference in October in Mpls.
If you have a child under age 8 who has a disability, apply by Aug. 30 and you might receive a stipend covering all costs for the International Conference for Young Children with Special Needs and their Families, sponsored by the Division for Early Childhood. More (pdf) -
Input sought from young families for new statewide parent website
Help the state develop a public awareness campaign about the importance of early intervention by participating in this easy online survey. -
Roommates online housing service launched at TheArcLink
Roommates matches a person with disabilities with others with disabilities interested in buying, renting or sharing an apartment or house. Register for this service at TheArcLink Incorporated.