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Social Security Administration erases ‘mental retardation’ term

This week marks a great victory for people with disabilities across the United States. The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced it will no longer use ... Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, August 3, 2013 6:00 pm

The Arc of Mower County

Mower County Special Olympics bowling registration now open

Get ready for some strikes, good friends and fun memories, because it is time once again for bowling. Special Olympic bowlers must have a current ... Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, July 20, 2013 4:58 pm

Columns

Arc looking for member feedback on statements

The Arc Minnesota Position Statements Task Force and The Arc Minnesota Public Policy Committee have looked over drafts of three existing position statements of The ... Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, July 13, 2013 5:29 pm

Guest Columns

Special Olympics bowling registration is open in Mower County

Get ready for some strikes, good friends and fun memories, because it is time once again for bowling.  Special Olympic bowlers must have current Special ... Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Sunday, July 7, 2013 10:26 am

Columnists

Summer safety for kids with Autism

Outdoor gatherings, trips to the beach, even heading out for a hike may seem simple enough, but for parents whose children may be prone to ... Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, June 22, 2013 5:28 pm

Archive

Dental guide for kids with autism

Oral health is a very important component of healthy daily living. But for some children with autism, oral health habits can be challenging. Our hope ... Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, June 15, 2013 5:50 pm

The Arc of Mower County

Arc still accepting your stories after session

If you have downloaded the Telling Your Story app designed by the Minnesota Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities, you might have used that to develop ... Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, June 1, 2013 5:59 pm

Austin

HHS bill gets final nod from Legislature

Here are details on legislation from the 2013 Legislative Session that affect people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their families and direct care staff. The ... Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, May 25, 2013 4:24 pm

Austin

Self-Advocates Minnesota Conference coming in June

The Self-Advocate Minnesota Southeast Regional Conference will be held from noon to 9 p.m. on Saturday, June 22, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin. ... Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, May 18, 2013 5:12 pm

Car accident

Tips for child’s transition out of high school

Transition refers to the shift from childhood into adulthood. This phase usually starts a few years before your child finishes high school. Life is full ... Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, May 11, 2013 5:14 pm

Austin

Protect disability services from cuts

During this legislative session, the Minnesota Legislature should approve and Gov. Dayton should sign a two-year state budget that increases revenues. Revenue increases raised fairly ... Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, May 4, 2013 4:37 pm

Austin

Help The Arc find young athletes

Want to start a movement of inclusion and acceptance with youth in your school? Help The Arc Mower County start a Special Olympics Young Athletes ... Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, April 27, 2013 5:15 pm

Austin

Asking the question: What’s your definition of autism?

As you may know, a new edition of the Diagnostic Statistical Manual is coming out in May with changes to the definitions of certain disorders ... Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, April 20, 2013 5:28 pm

Austin

Rose sale pick-up starts Tuesday

A reminder that starting this Tuesday the annual Rose Sale pick-up and deliver will begin and run through Thursday. The time is 10 a.m. to ... Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, April 13, 2013 4:44 pm

Austin

April is Autism Awareness Month

There’s a lot you as an individual can do to raise awareness about autism spectrum disorders in your community. And, since April is I/DD Awareness ... Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, April 6, 2013 5:06 pm

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