Arrowhead Regional Quality Council

05/05/2026

A quick note about our name

You may have seen our name written as “ARC Minnesota.” But the correct name is The Arc Minnesota.

Our name used to be an acronym many years ago. The “R” stood for a word that is no longer used and is no longer considered respectful to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Today, The Arc is not an acronym.

The name represents a bridge—connecting people with disabilities and their families to resources, support, and community.

Using The Arc Minnesota helps reflect our values of dignity, respect, and inclusion.

Thank you for helping us use language that honors the disability community.

04/28/2026

Advocate for Yourself at Work. Join us for a virtual conversation about self-advocacy at work. Learn what self-advocacy means, why it’s important, and how to speak up for your needs and goals on the job.

Date: Tuesday, April 28th
Time: 5:30-6:30
Location: Virtual on Microsoft Teams

Audience: Self-advocates and trusted supporters

Register Here: https://bit.ly/4lyxgN8

04/27/2026

Celebrate 75 years of Arc Northland at Chocalate After Dark!

04/07/2026

What a great opportunity to share observations and feedback!

Arc Northland's Arrowhead Regional Quality Council (ARQC) Transportation Workgroup had a meaningful conversation with the -Superior Metropolitan Interstate Council (MIC) this morning to help influence the creation of a Safety Action Plan. And you have the opportunity to influence the plan too!

This plan is meant to reduce, and eventually eliminate, serious injuries and deaths from traffic crashes in our region with a focus on improving safety for everyone who uses our roads—whether you drive, walk, roll, bike, or take the bus.

Now through April 13th the project team is gathering input from community members (like you!) about places where travel feels unsafe. Visit their project webpage to learn more and provide feedback:
https://dsmic.org/plans-projects/sap

03/25/2026

Save the date for the 2nd Annual Great Minnesota Regional Positive Support Get-Together!

Thursday, June 11
8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Elmer Andersen Human Services Building
St. Paul, Minnesota

Spend the day implementing positive supports, sharing ideas, and learning from positive support experts from across the nation! This incredible day of collaboration is free for participants.

03/16/2026

We love using Person-Centered tools! Arc Northland's PATH is absolutely beautiful!

Thank you Jennifer and Melissa Services Inc.

Our PATH is back and better than ever! Thank you to ShelDon for the wonderful lamination job and protecting our very well loved strategic plan!

A PATH (Planning Alternative Tomorrows with Hope) is a graphic facilitation tool for person-centered planning that helps individuals or groups create a positive future vision.

Interested in completing a PATH for your Strategic Plan? We would be happy to share our experience with you!

03/03/2026

Join us on Wednesday, March 4th for an evening of connection, learning, and conversation.

Self‑advocates from across Minnesota are invited to come together to discuss topics that shape our lives and communities. This is a space to share experiences, build relationships, and strengthen our statewide network.

🗓️ Wednesday, March 4
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM
🌐 Virtual — contact Katie for the Zoom link:
[email protected]

Let’s learn from one another and lift each other up. You’re welcome here! 💛

03/03/2026

Join the District 8 Capitol Connector's Team! Our first meeting of the new legislative session is this evening at 6:30. Message me, or follow the link in the post, for the link to the virtual meeting and to learn more.

Capitol Connectors Teams build awareness about issues that impact Minnesotans with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). These teams create a statewide, grassroots advocacy network. This network and the Capitol Connectors Teams focus on public policy, systems reform, and disability justice.

Working together, we can take action to create change, and build power in Minnesota’s disability community.

Learn more or sign up here: https://bit.ly/3DDLon0

02/26/2026

Get ready to learn, to lead, to advocate!

Coming Soon….

The Power of Support: Professionals Who Speak Up!

This video series offers easy tips for meeting with lawmakers, telling your story, and speaking up for the support professional workforce.
Watch the series on the Regional Quality Council YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/
Subscribe so you never miss a new episode.

02/25/2026

Please join us Friday for our last session in the Lunch and Learn series as we dive into the legal considerations around Supported Decision Making. Reach out with any questions.

You don't want to miss this last session of the Supported Decision Making Series happening this coming Friday 2/27!

This session will start with an overview of the Guardianship Bill of Rights and explore the legal process, considerations, and potential challenges for someone under guardianship who wants to have it ended. The session will be led by Rebecca Wanous and Natalie Bielenberg from Autism Advocacy and Law, who will share practical insights and answer questions.

Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Q865OImdQYePJ3u7YNagJg #/registration