ARRM has produced a variety of documents that will help you illustrate in technical terms the value of the work you do. Click on the link below that says "Advocacy Links" to get links to more advocacy resources.

Comparison of state versus private providers graph
This graph (PDF) will help legislators understand the difference between the wages, health insurance and retention of state employees versus private provider employees.

Infograph: Disability Services in Minnesota
A graphical overview of the system's recipients, funding, weaknesses and strengths, in color and black and white.

Economic impact data
This document contains the total number of state and federal dollars paid for the Developmental Disability, CADI, TBI and CAC Waivers in Fiscal Year 2007. Or, download the impact disability services in Minnesota have on payroll and jobs in Senate and House districts in 2010.

Provider rates versus inflation
This PDF graph demonstrates the Disability Services Provider Rate vs. Inflation Rate increases from 2003 to 2008. From 2003 to 2008, cumulative provider-rate (COLA) increases amounted to 7.7%, whereas cumulative inflationary increases amounted to 19.7%.

Self-calculation worksheet
This tool shows how provider programs are funded, and what a 3% cut will look like. Download this Word template as well as our self-calculation worksheet to help demonstrate your point.

For more information:
Sara Grafstrom,
Director of Advocacy and Community Relations
sgrafstrom@arrm.org
651-291-1086, ext. 8