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The Arc Mower County

Hypertension more prevalent in individuals with disabilities

Thirty-four percent of adults with disabilities have high blood pressure compared to 26 percent of individuals without disabilities. High blood pressure, or hypertension, is often ... Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, January 24, 2015 5:01 pm

The Arc Mower County

Obama signs ABLE Act into law

On Friday, Dec. 19, President Barack Obama signed the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) into law. It was part of a larger bill of ... Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, January 10, 2015 4:57 pm

The Arc Mower County

Being a part of The Arc makes a difference

Your Arc membership makes a difference… … in peoples’ lives. As an advocate for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, our job at The Arc ... Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, December 27, 2014 4:34 pm

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The Arc plans for polar plunge in January

Join our 2015 Special Olympics Polar Plunge Team on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015, at Lake Kohlmeier in Owatonna. We are looking for some of The ... Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Monday, December 15, 2014 9:49 am

The Arc Mower County

Opportunities for new champions

The midterm elections are over and many wonder how they will impact the disability community in the 114th Congress. And with all of the 24/7 ... Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, November 15, 2014 3:26 pm

Arc Mower County

Affordable Care Act update: What you need to know about open enrollment

If you are uninsured or looking for affordable health insurance, now is the time for you to look. During open enrollment you can purchase private ... Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, November 8, 2014 4:59 pm

Arc of Mower County

Educate candidates running for office this fall

The 2014 elections feature important races for U.S. Senate, U.S. House, Minnesota governor, and Minnesota House of Representatives. The Arc Mower County encourages people with ... Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, October 25, 2014 4:34 pm

Arc Mower County

Arc primed for a night of spooks and dancing

Get ready for the best party of the year, when we all get dressed up in wild costumes and dance the evening away to old ... Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, October 11, 2014 5:15 pm

Arc of Mower County

Become a coach for Special Olympics

Coaches provide the sports skills and spirit that define a true athlete; they’re role models and character builders. Coaches give Special Olympics athletes the most ... Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, September 27, 2014 5:31 pm

The Arc Mower County

Austim CARES becomes law

The Arc celebrates the enactment of the Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education, and Support (CARES) Act of 2014. This law reauthorizes the Combating Autism Act ... Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, September 20, 2014 2:30 pm

Columnists

Helgeson: Register for The Arc Minnesota’s 2014 conference

This one-day gathering will give you, as self-advocates, family members, and service providers, the conceptual knowledge and practical skills to advocate for and help create ... Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, September 13, 2014 3:00 pm

Business

Help Arc out with future event planning

Well, here we are already planning activities for this fall. Can you believe it? I don’t want summer to end, it just started. Activities, fund-raising, softball ... Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Monday, August 18, 2014 9:52 am

Columnists

Seeking to make The Arc better

This is a question that I would ask each and every one of you, hoping you will respond to tell us how we are doing. ... Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Monday, August 11, 2014 10:11 am

The Arc Mower County

The Arc Mower County needs your help

Applebee’s will donate 15 percent of your check to The Arc Mower County when you dine at Applebee’s in Austin from 4 to 9 p.m. ... Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, August 2, 2014 5:55 pm

Guest Columns

Helgeson: Arc in need of fiscal support

Each year, we have to raise funds to meet the needs of our budget. Our fiscal year starts on April 1 and runs through March ... Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, June 28, 2014 5:55 pm

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