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Austin

Volunteers needed at The Arc

It is that time of year, again, when family and friends around the community will be sharing Thanksgiving and Christmas meals together. Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, November 10, 2012 5:46 pm

Arc of Mower County

The Arc celebrates SSI’s 40th anniversary

This past week, The Arc celebrates the 40th anniversary of Supplemental Security Income (SSI), our nation’s safety net for low-income seniors and people with disabilities. Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, November 3, 2012 4:56 pm

Austin

SSA’s increase will continue to help the disabled

The Social Security Administration announced a 1.7 percent cost-of-living increase for 2013. Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, October 20, 2012 6:10 pm

Austin

Register to vote — the first step to empowerment

With elections around the corner we are all being inundated with advertisements from both ends of the political spectrum. Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, October 13, 2012 4:52 pm

Austin

Unite against bullying with stars and students

What are your true colors when it comes to bullying? If you care about students who are bullied and want bullying to end, make your ... Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, October 6, 2012 4:45 pm

Austin

Help support The Arc on Younkers Community Day

Purchase a Community Days booklet and show your support for The Arc Mower County. Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, September 29, 2012 4:44 pm

Austin

Volunteers needed for bowling tourney

With the recent change from Southpark Lanes in Owatonna to Echo Lanes in Austin for the Special Olympics Minnesota Area 10 Bowling tournament on Saturday, ... Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, September 22, 2012 6:31 pm

Austin

We’ve got the power to change

Did you know that 30 percent of eligible Americans are not registered to vote? Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, September 15, 2012 5:53 pm

Austin

Vote no on the Photo ID Amendment

An unnecessary and extreme overhaul of an elections system that isn’t broken, is considered the best at elections administration, and consistently has the highest voter ... Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, September 8, 2012 6:42 pm

Austin

Information for parents

You have come to the right place. The Arc was founded by people just like you: Caregivers, guardians, protectors, advocates but most of all loving ... Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, September 1, 2012 5:46 pm

Guest Columns

2012 elections: questions for state office candidates

The 2012 elections will mean many new faces in the Minnesota Legislature. All 201 seats for the Minnesota House and Senate are open, thanks to ... Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Tuesday, August 28, 2012 5:20 am

Austin

2012 elections: questions for state office candidates

The 2012 elections will mean many new faces in the Minnesota Legislature. Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, August 25, 2012 4:33 pm

Austin

Celebrating our Social Security system

Aug. 14 marked the 77th anniversary of the Social Security Act, a law that makes a world of difference to millions of individuals with disabilities ... Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, August 18, 2012 5:36 pm

Austin

Voter ID creates barriers for voters with disabilities

People with disabilities are one of several groups in our society that is less likely to have an ID. Ten percent of voters with disabilities ... Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, August 11, 2012 4:48 pm

Austin

Education issues for people with disabilities

A sound education is the lynchpin to a successful life for all Americans, including those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The federal, state and local ... Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, August 4, 2012 4:49 pm

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