The Safe Schools for All Coalition was successful in its efforts this session in large part because of the depth and breadth of the coalition. The Safe and Supportive Minnesota…
Author: Mike Gude
Minnesotans rally for services at Disability Day
Self-advocates with disabilities, their family members, support staff and other disability advocates are hoping that a crowded state capitol rotunda convinces state officials to support disability services. More than 330…
The Arc of Minnesota's 2011 Legislative Agenda
Steve Larson, Public Policy Director for The Arc of Minnesota, detailed The Arc of Minnesota’s 2011 Legislative Agenda. “We will be an active participant in the Minnesota Consortium for Citizens…
Arc families decry budget cuts and impacts
State elected officials are not providing the necessary leadership to protect persons with disabilities from harmful cuts to human services, according The Arc of Minnesota, an advocacy group for persons…
Arc Disability Day At the Capitol: Making Our Presence Known
With the state projecting a $1.2 billion state budget deficit, we as disability advocates need to be in front of legislators continually this session, making our case to protect disability…
Community Counts! New program unveiled at the capitol
The Arc of Minnesota unveiled its Community Counts! initiative at the State Capitol Feb. 11. Community Counts will bring together stakeholders in the disability community to set statewide goals and…