Dustin Smith

My connection to The Arc Minnesota started 8 years ago when I joined the organization as an intern. I am incredibly proud to have started my professional career with this organization and continue to be inspired by the tremendous work done by our staff. 

Yes I Can! is a campaign to raise $100,000 so that 100 new self-advocates can be trained in leadership development. With your donation of $100, we can make this happen!

As a newly merged, statewide organization, The Arc Minnesota is expanding their self-advocacy leadership development training across Minnesota. By the end of 2020, they want to train 100 new self-advocates on how to fight for their human rights and the rights of other people with disabilities. Some of the ways that self-advocates have used these skills are:

• Joining a committee to influence change
• Sitting on panels to discuss issues that affect them
• Leading a training to inform the community
• Sharing their story to inspire future self-advocates

About The Arc Minnesota:

The Arc Minnesota provides information and assistance to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families statewide. Learn more at arcminnesota.org.