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 09

  Introducing ARRM's 2014 Technology Position Paper

  ARRM recently released the 2014 Position Paper on Technology and Disability Services. The document outlines ways technology can be used to improve disability services

• Tue. Dec 09

  Send a Message to Gov. Dayton to Support The 5% Campaign

  As we enter into the holiday season, let’s take this opportunity to reach out to Governor Dayton and urge him to support The 5% Campaign again in 2015

• Thu. Nov 13

  Mark your Calendars for MN-CCD Town Hall Forums

  The 5% Campaign is partnering with the Minnesota Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities for a series of five town hall forums around the state

• Wed. Nov 12

  The 5% Campaign Reveals 2015 Plan

  We need to continue the momentum and need your help to make sure the newly elected officials continue to make people with disabilities a priority

• Wed. Oct 08

  Drexel House Attends ARRM Sponsored Candidate Forum

  ARRM in partnership with member and community organizations hosted a Candidate Form to inform voters about issues affecting the disability community

• Mon. Sep 29

  The 5% Campaign is Gearing up for 2015 Legislative Session

  There are many ways for you to reach out to your legislators in the coming months and continue the momentum

• Thu. Sep 18

  5% Campaign Wins Non-Profit Awards

  The 5% Campaign received the Nonprofit Mission Award in Advocacy sponsored by the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits (MCN) and MAP for Nonprofits

• Thu. Sep 04

  Gov. Dayton Issues Proclamation in Honor of DSP Week

  Governor Dayton has issued an official proclamation declaring the week of September 7-13, 2014 as Direct Support Professionals Week

• Tue. Jul 08

  Gov. Dayton Passes 5% Campaign!

  During the 2014 Legislative Session, Gov. Dayton and the Legislature enacted a 5% rate increase for Home and Community Based Services.

• Thu. Jun 26

  Chaparral Receives Visit from Representative Anna Willis

  The Chaparral House received a visit from Representative Anna Willis representing district 57B

• Tue. May 27

  Minnesota Legislature Adopted Full 5% Rate Increase

  2014 Legislature has adopted a full 5% rate increase into their final supplemental budget. The bill is now on its way to the Governor for his signature!

• Tue. May 27

  Come Celebrate with The 5% Campaign!

  The 5% Campaign will be holding a celebration on June 10 from noon until 2:00 PM to honor the hard work of advocates and thank legislators!