Welcome to Arc's Grassroots Action Center!
Taking action is easy. Arc's Grassroots Action Center takes you step by step, from identifying your representatives to suggesting e-mail message copy, which can be personalized or modified.
Arc Greater Twin Cities will send you Local Action Alerts — targeted e-mails will alert you to metro issues by school district, city or county.
The Arc of Minnesota is responsible for Statewide Action Alerts, about statewide legislative issues.
Public Policy News & Information
Join the Public Policy Volunteer Action Networks!
Action Network volunteers create key advocacy messages for policymakers, develop or suggest amendments to Arc position statements, identify areas where expansion of services are needed, organize others to get involved and celebrate success!
Health and Managed Care Volunteer Action Network – tracks changes with Medical Assistance/Medicaid, self-directed services, Personal Care Assistant services, respite care and caregiver support, disability health plans, parental fees, prevention programs, case management services and more.
Education Volunteer Action Network – tracks inclusion of children with disabilities in public and charter schools, improving special education services and funding, increasing effectiveness of transition services and employment training, access to colleges and technical schools, and recognition of students with disabilities in emerging rules and statutes for public education.
Community Living Volunteer Action Network – monitors systems expanding employment, housing, and transportation and works on assuring quality in community-based services, upholding civil rights, promoting abuse prevention and self-advocacy and fostering social and recreational inclusion.
For more information, read the complete Public Policy Action Network description and view the Public Policy Volunteer Action Network schedule.
"When our oldest daughter Francis was born disabled, there was nowhere to turn with an unexpected, devastating situation. Now we can measure the value of Arc by simply imagining the hole that would be left in our society if the programs of Arc and the political influence that it represents did not exist."
—Sandy and Robert Klas, Sr.
"Arc is a valuable source of information for my family as our son turns 18. With Arc's help, we're assessing living and employment options for him. Another reason we support Arc is the role it plays in public policy at both the state and national levels. At a time when services are being cut, Arc helps people with disabilities get the resources they need."
—Jerry Caruso