The Arc, Upper Valley

12/18/2025

For the safety of our staff and customers, and because public transportation is not operating today, The Arc's administrative office and thrift store will be closed. Administrative staff will be available by email. We plan to resume normal operations on Friday.

12/15/2025

12/12/2025

The Region IV (Northeast North Dakota) Community of Practice is a partnership between school districts and community agencies, with a focus on positive transitions out of high school. We collectively "work towards building, supporting, and sustaining community partnerships and systems that promote and improve the scope, opportunity, and quality for youth with disabilities to adequately prepare for life and career beyond high school with the individualized necessary supports identified and in place before graduation/exit." We are honored that North Dakota Department of Public Instruction is supporting our group's important work.

12/09/2025

The 43% increase in students with IEPs over a decade could be partially attributed to the quality of the district's special education program, director says.

12/04/2025

Planning for the future is essential for everyone, especially for those with disabilities. Our Executive Director shared valuable insights today at the Partners in Policymaking training on how future planning can empower individuals to live independently. Discover more about this vital topic by reading our blog and viewing the full PowerPoint presentation here: https://wix.to/XGinaSt

Earlier today, our Executive Director spoke to attendees at a Partners in Policymaking training about Future Planning. You may be wondering what future planning is and why it is so important.View the entire PowerPoint presentation.Planning ahead can help guide a person with a disability to lead a go...

11/27/2025

Grateful for our community partners, staff, and the invaluable support of education! 🌟 This season, we thank YOU for your advocacy and belief in a more inclusive society. Check out our blog to learn more about how your collaboration strengthens our mission! Read more here: https://wix.to/Ei7avkx

This season, we are thankful for YOU - for your advocacy, your support, and your belief in a community where everyone belongs. We are especially grateful for our COMMUNITY PARTNERS - organizations, agencies, families, volunteers, supporters, and champions - who walk alongside us throughout the year....

11/27/2025

Explore how ABLE accounts provide financial support for people with disabilities. These accounts make it easier to save for disability-related expenses without impacting eligibility for crucial benefits. Learn more here: https://wix.to/saXuoel

An ABLE account is a savings and/or investment option for people with disabilities who qualify. Living with a disability is expensive. These accounts allow individuals to save and invest money for disability-related expenses without losing eligibility for many federally funded benefits.Individuals a...

11/25/2025

Thank you, Governor Kelly Armstrong, for issuing a proclamation in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This milestone reminds us how far we’ve come, and how deeply inclusion, access, and equity matter for every child. We are grateful for your recognition and support as we continue working toward a future where all students thrive.

11/07/2025

https://www.hhs.nd.gov/news/some-north-dakotans-receive-partial-november-snap-benefit-early-nov-7

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced that in accordance with federal court orders related to the 2025 federal government shutdown, some North Dakotans can expect to receive a partial November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit on as early as Nov. 7.

11/07/2025

❗Alert ❗
Starting TODAY, November 6 through December 31, ALL CAT rides—including fixed-route, Senior Transit, AND Paratransit—are 100% FREE for anyone traveling to or from a local food pantry.

📍 Tell your driver you’re headed to/from a pantry
🗓️ Free rides good now through Dec 31, 2025

Let’s take care of each other—that’s what is all about.