Leadership and Self-Advocacy
What do we do to get to know each other in the beginning of each meeting?
Introductions and ice breaker
Why was voting so important this year?
Voting for president and others in office
What was added to The Arc’s website this summer?
Self-advocacy page
What types of information can you find on Disability Hub?
Work, money, housing, skills, health, or life planning
What does Alvin want for Christmas in The Chipmunk Song
A hula hoop!
Who has given transportation updates?
Heidi M.
The Arc sponsored a Voting Virtual Town Hall with the Secretary of State. Who is the Secretary of State?
Steve Simon
In June, the Arc had a safe place and community conversation to talk about what topics?
Racism and Police Violence
Who came from DHS?
Linda W
what is the name of the holiday Charlie brown movie?
A Charlie Brown Christmas
Why is important to work with youth and young adults with disabilities?
To help create leaders for the future
What 2 Arc staff give us legislative updates?
Alicia Munson and Gene Martinez
Why is so important to have a safe space?
safe place to talk about what’s happening in world today
Who is the housing staff at The Arc?
Ellen-John –Bethany
Where are 2 places you can get the Zoom information for happy hour?
Options:
The Arc's event calendar on the website
The self-advocate page on the website
The Arc's facebook
Arc staff (Dhanya, Katie, Angie)
What event did SAAC put on in October?
What is the Capitol Connector?
The Arc’s legislative newsletter – gives you updates on what is happening in Minnesota and across the country
When planning for future work, what groups did SAAC want to collaborate with?
SAM groups
Mai Thor came from the Minnesota Department of Human Rights - what did she talk to us about?
Knowing Your Rights?
who loves christmas movies?
No right or wrong answer! Do you love Christmas movies?
who put together the ableism presentation?
Katie
What ways can you advocate to lawmakers?
Phone call, email, letters, meetings, gatherings (like Disability Advocacy Day at the Capitol)
What new self-advocacy events did The Arc put on this year?
Arc at the movies, Calling all self-advocates, happy hour, cooking night, etc.
What Arc staff came to talk to us about employment work?
Angie G
Why SAAC takes a break in Dec?
to celebrate the holiday season and the hard work over the last year!