Resources: Southeast Region

ACT: Center for Disability Leadership

651.641.0297

ACT is a nonprofit based in St. Paul, organized by and for people with disabilities with a focus on empowerment. They offer the following opportunities for learning and connecting with others:

Book Club
Coffee Chat Check-Ins (virtual and in-person options)
Side-by-Side People’s Chorus
State Conference

The Arc Minnesota

[email protected]
833.450.1494

The Arc Minnesota promotes connection for people with disabilities so they are able to fully participate in their communities. They offer a variety of events, training and support efforts:

Capitol Connector
Education Opportunities
Local Events
Public Policy Training
Volunteer Opportunities

Hammer strives to provide quality services for adults with disabilities so that they may live their lives to the fullest. To keep informed on legislation and support public policy for home and community-based services for people with disabilities, Hammer offers the following:

Find Your Representatives
Individual Stories
Sign-up to Receive Action Alerts

Partners in Policymaking

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Partners in Policymaking, created by the Minnesota Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities, offers a free, on-demand online curriculum of five courses on key issues affecting people with disabilities. The courses available are:

Partners in Living
Partners in Time
Partners in Education
Partners in Making Your Case
Partners in Employment

People First Aktion Club

[email protected]
507.433.8994

People First Aktion Club is club for adults (ages 18 and older) with disabilities who want to make their own choices, speak up for themselves and be independent.

Community Service
Disability Day at the Capitol
Fundraisers
Monthly meetings