The Arc Minnesota

10/30/2025

Please join us for an upcoming benefit concert featuring local autistic jazz artist Bernadette Brownrigg Spray, a gifted vocalist and recipient of a Minnesota State Arts Board Creative Individuals Grant.

Bernadette and an incredible group of musicians will be playing at 7th Street Entry on November 18th, with all proceeds benefiting The Arc Minnesota.

Click here for more information or to purchase tickets: https://first-avenue.com/event/2025-11-bernadette-spray-jazz-concert/

On November 18, 2025 at the 7th St Entry in Minneapolis, Bernadette Spray.

10/27/2025

We are excited to share that The Arc Minnesota is hiring for a Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This key leadership role is perfect for a strategic, mission-driven professional who brings strong financial expertise and a collaborative approach to organizational leadership.

The CFO will oversee all aspects of the organization’s financial strategy and operations, working closely with the executive team to ensure financial health, sustainability, and alignment with The Arc Minnesota’s mission and values.

We invite you to review the full job posting using this hyperlink: https://bit.ly/4qvVE4c

10/22/2025

Register for our FREE 2 Day People Planning Together event, a training for self-advocates to create a Person Centered Plan, taught by a self-advocates! Register here:

10/22/2025

Join us for this fun event tonight at the St. Paul office of The Arc Minnesota!

Join us on October 22nd from 4-7pm for an evening of shopping, music, art, and fun! Our Shop + Social is happening at The Arc Minnesota's St. Paul office and will highlight multiple small business owners with disabilities, selling their products! From poetry, to ice cream, to hand made baskets, we'll have something for everyone. It's free to attend, but bring some cash to purchase items from our vendors.

10/22/2025

Due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, some programs such as SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) and MFIP (Minnesota Family Investment Program) are being affected.

Visit the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth and Families federal shutdown information page: https://dcyf.mn.gov/federal-shutdown for more information and the latest program updates.

This page also lists some alternative resources.

Breadcrumb Home Federal shutdown information Title Federal shutdown information Intro Last updated: Oct. 17, 2025  The Department of Children, Youth, and Families has received notice from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Services that if the federal government shutdown ...

10/22/2025

🌟 Meet Mao! 🌟Discover how Mao turned fear into empowerment and found her calling through community and self-advocacy. Her journey to employment is inspiring and full of heart.

Check it out here! https://bit.ly/4hwMO2d

By: Ray Simpson, The Arc Minnesota Self-Advocacy Program Intern “Community is where compassion and self-advocacy start”- Mao This month for the

10/21/2025

Join us on October 22nd from 4-7pm for an evening of shopping, music, art, and fun! Our Shop + Social is happening at The Arc Minnesota's St. Paul office and will highlight multiple small business owners with disabilities, selling their products! From poetry, to ice cream, to hand made baskets, we'll have something for everyone. It's free to attend, but bring some cash to purchase items from our vendors.

10/20/2025

Town Hall Meeting: Medicaid & Disability Advocacy
📅 October 21, 2025 | 🕔 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Whitney Senior Center, 1527 Northway Dr, St. Cloud, MN 56303
🗳️ Hosted by: The Arc Minnesota MidState Region, Brain Injury Alliance of Minnesota, REV UP MN
Join us in the 6th Congressional District for a vital conversation on Medicaid cuts and disability rights.
🔹 5–6 PM: Advocacy training — learn how to share your story with legislators.
🔹 6–7 PM: Speak directly with elected officials and hear their perspectives.
Your voice matters. Be part of the change!

10/20/2025

🗳️ REV UP Your Voice!
📅 Oct 21 | 🕟 4:30–6:30 PM
📍 Zeitgeist Atrium, Duluth
Join us for an open house & panel on disability rights, voting, and advocacy.
🎤 Connect. Learn. Empower.
Free & non-partisan!

10/20/2025

Join us on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6:00 pm for a virtual Parent Support Group. We'll meet on Microsoft Teams to discuss how to support your adult children with disabilities in their employment journey! This meeting is for parents to discuss and help each other overcome concerns and barriers to employment. To sign up or learn more, visit our website: https://bit.ly/4aasuQ9

10/18/2025

People First of New Ulm is a meeting run by and for people with disabilities. The group meets to socialize, listen to speakers, discuss issues, and explore other important topics and events of interest.

📅 Tuesday, October 28th
🕖 6:30 – 7:30 PM
📍 600 North German Street, Room 112, New Ulm, MN 56073

For more information, contact Wilbur at wilburdfrink@gmail.com