Advocacy

Effective Grassroots Advocacy requires a compelling issue or message and people. We have a compelling message; maintain services for persons with disabilities. Most importantly we have people! We have developed a strong base of people, grassroots advocates who are willing to share their stories, spread our message and advocate for themselves, their loved ones or the people they serve. There is power in numbers, the more advocates we have the more powerful our voice will become.

Recent Articles

• Tue. Dec 13

  ARRM Day at the Capitol is March 14

  Each year advocates from around the state gather for ARRM's Day at the Capitol in St. Paul to raise awareness about important disability issues

• Tue. Dec 06

  Official Start Date for the 2017 Legislative Session is January 3rd

  Your voice is needed – the time to re-engage and re-activate our grassroots is right now!

• Wed. Nov 02

  Meet Minnesota’s DSPs – Share your Story

  Stories from staff, self-advocates, and family members are powerful tools to help educate policymakers on the current workforce challenges and motivate them to take action in 2017

• Tue. Oct 25

  Join the ARC Minnesota Public Policy Network

  The Arc Minnesota is requesting you to join the Public Policy Network - your connection with state legislators in St. Paul can make a huge difference for you and your loved one with disabilities

• Tue. Oct 25

  Best Life Alliance Monthly Conference Calls

  As we head into the 2017 legislative session, Best Life Alliance Field/Grassroots Team will begin hosting a new advocacy call-in update once a month.

• Thu. May 26

  Disappointing End to Legislative Session

  Unfortunately, a rate increase for Home & Community-Based Services was not included in the final budget agreement between legislators and Governor Dayton

• Thu. May 19

  Best Life Alliance Letter by Phoenix Residence Employee

  An article written by Shawna Zechmeister, Program Manager at Ludden House about the need for a 5% rate increase for Home and Community-Based Services

• Mon. Mar 21

  ARRM Day Recap and Gov. Dayton's Supplemental Budget

  Thank you to everyone who joined us at the ARRM Day rally and met with their legislators. An estimated 1,500 supporters packed the St. Paul Armory!

• Wed. Feb 10

  2016 Legislative Session is Less than a Month Away

  With the start of the Minnesota legislative session less than a month away, it is important that we are making our case to legislators now

• Thu. Jan 28

  Attend Town Hall Forums - District 38 and 57

  Mark your calendars for two upcoming Town Hall Forums – February 11 with Sen. Roger Chamberlain and February 27 with Sen. Greg Clausen

• Wed. Dec 09

  Initial Budget Forecast shows a $1.9 Billion Surplus

  We need to continue to build on our strong, broad coalition of supporters to make sure that community-based services are priority for policymakers before session even begins on March 8th

• Tue. Dec 01

  The 5% Campaign is now Best Life Alliance

  People with disabilities, older adults, caregivers, more than 130 organizations, family members, and advocates throughout Minnesota are a part of this major statewide campaign