Advocacy Links

ARRM's Legislative Action Center This grassroots tool is a one-stop spot for advocates to respond to our latest Action Alerts, find out more about their legislators, track legislation, draft letters to the editor, find local media contacts, and easily reach out to their legislators. 

Advocating Change Together Nonprofit disability rights organization run by and for people with developmental disabilities. Each year it holds the Minnesota Self-Advocacy Conference.

Arc Minnesota Provides information for people with developmental disabilities and their families, connecting them with resources, and standing with them when they need an advocate.

District Finder You can locate your district and legislator using this tool.

League of Women Voters Minnesota Produce voter guides with information on Minnesota candidates and ballot questions.

Minnesota Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (MN-CCD) A broad-based coalition of more than 100 organizations representing persons with disabilities, providers and advocates, dedicated to improving the lives of people with disabilities. ARRM is a member of MN-CCD.

Minnesota Council of Nonprofits (MCN) Provides resources, training and information to help nonprofits do their jobs better.  They offer public policy information and trainings. ARRM is a member of MCN.

Partners in Policymaking  Minnesota Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities training program that teaches parents and self-advocates the power of advocacy. It aims to change the way people with disabilities are supported, viewed, taught, live and work. 

• Included on this webpage is the Telling Your Story App- Download this free app to practice telling your personal story to elected public officials or other policymakers. Learn how to introduce yourself, talk about your issue, then record and practice your story.

Project Vote Smart A plethora of information on all candidates across the country – from the local on up. Includes information on such issues as: biographical information, voting records for incumbents, interest group ratings, public statements, campaign finance, and much more.

Minnesota Disability Law Center (MDLC) Federally funded protection and advocacy system available to assist people with disabilities in protecting their rights.

Minnesota Office of the Secretary of State The Secretary is the chief elections officer in Minnesota and works closely with county and local election officials to administer elections.  Visit this website for voter information including sample ballots, election results and statistics, candidate information, and more.