Self-Advocacy Resources: Twin Cities Metro
ACT: Center for Disability Leadership
act@selfadvocacy.org
651.641.0297
Advocating Change Together (ACT) is a nonprofit based in St. Paul, organized by and for people with disabilities with a focus on empowering self-advocates. They offer the following opportunities for learning and connecting with other self-advocates:
- Coffee Chat Check-Ins
- Disability Equality Training Series (DETS)
- Disability Power Day
- Self-Advocates Minnesota (SAM)
- Side-by-Side People’s Chorus
The Arc Minnesota: Greater Twin Cities
info@arcminnesota.org
833.450.1494
The Arc Minnesota promotes inclusion for people with disabilities so they are able to fully participate in their communities. For self-advocates, they offer a variety of events, training and advocacy opportunities:
- Capitol Connector
- Education Opportunities
- Local Self-Advocacy Events
- Self-Advocacy Training
- Volunteer Opportunities
Hammer
maryg@hammer.org
952.473.1261
Hammer strives to provide quality services for adults with disabilities so that they may live their lives to the fullest. To keep informed on legislation and advocate for home and community-based services for people with disabilities, Hammer offers the following:
- Find Your Representatives
- Self-Advocate Stories
- Sign-up to Receive Action Alerts
HoodWave Disability Radio
hoodwave.radio@gmail.com
651.705.0861
HoodWave Disability Radio promotes self-advocacy through sharing information and events through its online media platform. Through a podcast and live radio show, HoodWave offers these programs for self-advocates:
- Engage with Self-Advocates
- Listen and Learn
- Share Your Story
Merrick, Inc.: Self-Advocacy
info@merrickinc.org
651.789.6200
Merrick, Inc. provides day services to adults with disabilities in Ramsey County. Merrick supports three self-advocacy groups that elect officers annually and focus on these areas:
- Boards, Committee Opportunities, Workgroups
- Legislative Efforts
- Public Awareness
- Voter Rights
Partners in Policymaking
Partners in Policymaking, created by the Minnesota Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities, offers a free, on-demand online curriculum of five courses on key issues affecting people with disabilities. The courses available are:
- Partners in Living
- Partners in Time
- Partners in Education
- Partners in Making Your Case
- Partners in Employment
Rise: Advocacy Resources & Opportunities
info@rise.org
volunteer@rise.org
763.786.8334
Rise supports people with disabilities through a variety of services, many that focus on employment opportunities. Rise supports self-advocates in getting involved in the legislative process through the following:
- Contact Local News Organizations
- Contact Your Legislators
- Volunteer Opportunities
Self-Advocates Minnesota
pmitchell@selfadvocacy.org
651.641.0297
Self-Advocates Minnesota (SAM) supports people with disabilities in participating in disability and human rights movements through advocacy and by providing technical assistance to other self-advocacy groups throughout Minnesota. There are six regional groups across Minnesota who promote self-advocacy through:
- Disability Equality Training Series
- Minnesota State Self-Advocacy Conference
- Online Community Groups
- Online Self-Advocacy Classes
The TAP: Self-Advocacy Meet-Up
info@yourtap.org
651.396.4863
The TAP (Tapping All Possibilities) is a social group for people of all abilities. They meet regularly for the following activities:
- Game Nights
- Karaoke
- TAP Dance Parties
- Virtual Meet-Ups
The Youth Legacy Foundation
bridgetsiljander@yahoo.com
612.293.7008
The Youth Legacy Foundation connects youth with disabilities with resources to encourage positive changes in the world. They support youth through:
- Leadership
- Mentoring
- Peer mentoring
- Volunteer service