ARRM leads the advancement of community-based services that support people with disabilities in their pursuit of meaningful lives. Founded in 1970 by a group of private providers, ARRM is an association of 150 providers supporting thousands of people with disabilities. Our members provide services through the DD, TBI, CADI and CAC waivers, and ICFs/MR and SILS.

ARRM is committed to assuring that Minnesota has a viable private provider sector to promote consumer choice, adequate funding, and appropriate regulation. We have experienced staff members whose work is guided by committees of your colleagues.

What does the acronym "ARRM" stand for?

ARRM stands for “Association of Residential Resources in Minnesota.”  Originally ARRM was an acronym for “Association of Residences for Retarded Minnesotans," which clearly became obsolete as we all made a couple changes: 

• We refer to mental retardation as “developmental disabilities” and
• Minnesotans are first and foremost people – many of whom happen to have a disability:  Hence: “People (or Minnesotans) with disabilities.”

ARRM, too, has changed. Our members no longer provide only residential supports to just people with developmental disabilities. They provide community-based supports for people with developmental and physical disabilities, brain injuries and mental illness.

Soon we will either change our name or just use “ARRM” with a brief explanation.

For more information:
Nancy Peterson,
Director of Member Services and Education
npeterson@arrm.org
651-291-1086, ext. 2