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Arc Mower County: Stop the 7 percent cut to rates for disability supports

In late February, the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) received notification from the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) of a problem ... Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Monday, May 14, 2018 8:06 am

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Why should you donate to The Arc

Your gifts, both large and small, will help us to achieve our mission of helping people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. The ... Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, April 28, 2018 9:06 am

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Staying healthy is an important opportunity for those with disabilities

Advocating for Quality, Inclusive Wellness Opportunities and Participation in programs that promote health and wellness, such as those that promote physical activity, nutrition, and recreation, ... Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, March 31, 2018 12:00 pm

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Program spotlight: Vacations

Starting in 2008, The Arc Mower County started offering a five-day vacation in the fall to Brindley’s Harbor Resort on Leech Lake in northern Minnesota. ... Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, March 24, 2018 11:11 am

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Arc marks Developmental Disability Awareness Month

The Arc of Mower County joins a network of more than 700 chapters of The Arc, including self-advocates, families and volunteers across the nation to ... Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, March 3, 2018 2:32 pm

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Spotlight on Our Place Recreation Center

Our Place Recreation Center is a social enrichment and skill-development center dedicated to serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our Place is Austin’s and ... Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, February 17, 2018 11:03 am

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Spotlighting Advocacy and Family Services

When you or a family member has an intellectual/developmental disability, finding the right supports and navigating the various service systems can be overwhelming. We understand.Rest ... Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, January 20, 2018 9:04 am

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Help support People First Aktion Club with delicious food from Schwan’s

People First Aktion Club will earn up to 40 percent cash back with every purchase from Schwan’s. Supporters can shop online from over 300 high-quality, ... Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, January 6, 2018 10:46 am

The Arc Mower County

Upcoming at The Arc Mower County

All-you-can-eat chicken dumpling soup and chili supper When: 4-7 p.m., Friday, Jan. 5 Where: The Mower County Senior Center, 400 3rd Ave NE, Austin. Tickets: ... Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, December 23, 2017 10:37 am

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Support Arc Mower county on #GivingTuesday

Support The Arc Mower County on #GivingTuesday, this coming ​Tuesday. #GivingTuesday is a global giving movement that has been built by individuals, families, organizations, businesses ... Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, November 25, 2017 10:16 am

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Create a legacy: Endowment gift helps make a difference

Why make an endowment gift? An endowment gift is a gift to an established fund that is invested. When you make an endowment gift, you ... Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, November 11, 2017 10:12 pm

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Microgrants available to help with goals

Minnesotans with disabilities who are receiving home and community-based services or have an active Level 3 or 4 individual education plan and have financial barriers ... Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, October 28, 2017 9:28 am

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Special Olympics coaches being sought to help other succeed

Coaches are role models and character builders. Coaches give Special Olympics athletes the most immediate awareness of their own worth, ability, courage and capacity to ... Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, October 14, 2017 9:45 am

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Community can make a wish come true

Starting in 2017, The Arc Mower County would like to reach out to children ​and adults with developmental disabilities by determining their needs and requests ... Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, September 30, 2017 9:57 am

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There are new threats to Medicaid: Action is needed

This summer, advocates like you worked hard to defeat a dangerous health care bill that would have included massive cuts to Medicaid. We need your ... Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, September 16, 2017 10:13 am

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