Major Events

This page contains listings of upcoming major events sponsored by the Arc of Minnesota Southwest.

Join The Arc of Minnesota for its Annual Convention

Come to Breezy Point on October 8 and 9 for The Arc of Minnesota state conference, "Mission Possible: Empowered to Working, Living, and Advocating in Our Communities".  Workshops include: tips for parents of children with autism; job skills, housing, and independent living for self-advocates; and preparing for a challenging 2011 Legislative Session.  Go to www.arcmn.org for a full conference schedule, convention registration, and hotel information.  We look forward to seeing you at Breezy Point!

State Apology Signed by the Governor

Self-advocates and allies have worked for about 16 years to have an apology bill passed and signed for citizens who lived and died in state institutions in Minnesota.  The bill was signed on May 26th. Self-advocates and allies celebrate this event!  To honor this resolution, Arc Southwest and SAM SW will hold various celebrations through-out the year.  Remembering With Dignity (RWD) will plan an event in August in St. Peter to honor this resolution and to display an art show called, "See Their Faces".  Further information will be posted when the day and place are planned.  For further information on RWD or to view the resolution, go to act@selfadvocacy.org.

^{The Arc of Minnesota Southwest now participates in the Housing Access Services Program through the Arc of Minnesota.  This program helps eligible Minnesota adults with disabilities seek and locate affordable, accessible housing.  If you are interested in learning more about this program, please call LeeAnn Erickson at 1.800.427.2895 or email at leeannje@frontiernet.net.}