Meet Maria! Today, Maria has choices. Maria can:

  • attend public schools
  • participate in community education and recreation programs
  • join the Rochester workforce
  • live in her own residence
  • enjoy equal rights in the community

Arc is the reason Maria has these choices. Arc has been the force behind every advancement for people with developmental disabilities. Arc initiatives and follow-through have had a profound impact on communities nationwide. Read some local success stories that have changed lives and provided new choices.

SAM is building a statewide network to help people with developmental disabilities know their rights through personal and group action.

 


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Arc Day at Perkins Restaurant
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2009 Session Ends with Major Human Services Cuts; More Likely to Come Through Unallotment

Housing Access Service Advocates
The Arc's Housing Access Service Advocates can help you move! Advocates will:

  • Accompany you when you look for housing.
  • Help complete rental applications and lease agreements.
  • Meet with you and landlords/property staff.
  • Have knowledge of applications for publicly financed housing.
  • Help develop household budgets.
  • Assist with finding affordable furnishings and related household matters.
For more information on this wonderful opportunity or to see if you qualify, please CLICK HERE to view the brochure or contact the Arc office.

Arc is the reason people with developmental disabilities are included in our communities. Read the amazing history of how these changes have taken place. Then read the Bishop Family Story and understand why our work is not complete.

Become a member of Arc. Join one of the finest grass roots organizations in the world. This organization labors passionately to make a difference in people's lives. Arc Southeastern Minnesota cares about people with disabilities. Arc initiatives have fostered awareness and influenced community thinking in a very positive way.

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"Who will care for my loved one when I am gone? Will he have the resources and services he needs? Who will look out for her? Who will help him make important medical, treatment, and life decisions?" PLAN of Southeastern Minnesota addresses these questions.

Want more voice in determining what supports are needed for a loved one?   Read this.


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