Southern Minnesota Regional Capacity Building
2025-03-13 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-05-08 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-06-12 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
This is a monthly meeting for Southern Minnesota Regional Capacity Building for Positive Supports.

Meetings occur monthly on the 2nd Thursday at 12:00PM. Schedule is subject to change based on availability of Network Members.

In April, August, and December there will be a Statewide meeting instead of a regional meeting. This will be the 2nd Wednesday of those months at 1pm, and is a separate calendar invitation.

Please email cortneykressin@arcminnesota.org or call 952-915-3627 to be added to this meeting invitation.
https://www.qualitycouncilmn.org/regionalcapacitybuilding/

Arrowhead Positive Supports Community of Practice 'Hot Topic' Meeting
2025-03-18 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-05-20 13:00 - 14:00 | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84429004534?pwd=[REDACTED]
Join us for a chance to deep dive into a single topic (Positive Supports, DHS Updates, Person-Centered Plans, new initiatives, ect) followed by networking and collaborating.
Email Becky Lambert at rlambert@arcnorthland.org if you would like the ongoing meeting invite.
Arrowhead Positive Supports Community of Practice Hot Topic Meeting

Arrowhead Positive Supports Community of Practice Full Meeting
2025-03-18 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-04-15 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-20 13:00 - 15:00
Email Becky Lambert @ rlambert@arcnorthland.org if you would like the ongoing meeting invite or more information about the group.
Arrowhead Positive Supports Community of Practice Meeting

West Central Regional Quality Council Meeting
2025-03-18 19:00, 2025-04-15 19:00, 2025-05-20 19:00 | Zoom
Quality Council meetings with Employment and Transition Workgroups

45-minute full council meetings
1 hour employment and transition to adulthood workgroups

The meeting is hybrid (in-person or via zoom). Please contact us for the meeting invite.

ARQC Transportation Workgroup
2025-03-20 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-04-17 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-05-15 09:00 - 10:00

Eliminating the Subminimum Wage Series: Real Wages for Real People!
2025-04-01 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-04-08 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-04-15 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-04-22 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-04-29 12:00 - 13:00
In this series, you will learn what subminimum wages are, why they exist, and how they impact people with disabilities. Our expert speakers will share real-life examples, discuss current policies, and explore ideas for fairer pay practices.
April 1: History and Current Landscape
Learn about the history of subminimum wage—how it started, why it was used, and its impact on workers, especially those with disabilities. We’ll also cover the current landscape and the efforts being made for fairer wages today.
April 8: Provider Experience Panel
Learn about how disability service providers in Minnesota are moving away from subminimum wage pay. Providers from across the state will explain their experiences. They will share what they’ve learned while ending subminimum wage work.
April 15: Self-Advocate and Parent Experience Panel
Learn from parents and self–advocates about their experience finding a job where they make at least minimum wage.
April 22: Benefits and Planning with Competitive Employment
Many individuals worry about what happens to their benefits when returning to work. We want to show you how working can help you get ahead! This presentation will review the impact of employment on benefits as well as work incentives and available supports. Being informed on how benefits and employment go together allows choice, independence, and financial security.
April 29: Audience Questions and Comments
The Arc Public Policy Team will give a legislative update. Then, we will answer questions that were submitted over the last four presentations.

Click Here to Register: A Zoom link will be emailed to you after registration. The same link will be used in all 5 dates in this series. Can’t make it to all 5 dates? No problem. Register once and attend what you can.

Arrowhead Regional Quality Council Monthly Meeting
2025-04-08 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-05-13 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-06-10 14:00 - 15:30
Arrowhead Regional Quality Council Meeting

Statewide Regional Capacity Building for Positive Supports
2025-04-09 13:00 - 14:30
Please join us for a virtual Statewide meeting to discuss Positive Supports are share regional work!
The meeting will be on the 2nd Wednesdays of April, August, and December from 1pm-2:30pm. There will be no meetings for the West Central, Twin Cities, or Southern Minnesota Regional Capacity Building Networks during these months.
Please email cortneykressin@arcminnesota.org or call 952-915-3627 to be added to this meeting invitation.
https://www.qualitycouncilmn.org/regionalcapacitybuilding/

West Central Culture of Safety Data Action Meeting
2025-04-14 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-12 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-06-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Zoom
The purpose of this group is to review regional critical incidents in 245D settings and evaluate the systemic influences that contribute to them. The group will make recommendations for change to DHS’s Culture of Safety Action Group. The goal is to help organizations move from a culture of fear to a culture of safety.

West Central Regional Capacity Building Meeting
2025-05-13 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-10 15:00 - 16:00
This is a monthly meeting for West Central Minnesota Regional Capacity Building for Positive Supports.

Meetings occur monthly on the 2nd Tuesday at 3:00PM. Schedule is subject to change based on availability of Network Members.

In April, August, and December there will be a Statewide meeting instead of a regional meeting. This will be the 2nd Wednesday of those months at 1pm, and is a separate calendar invitation.

Please email cortneykressin@arcminnesota.org or call 952-915-3627 to be added to this meeting invitation.
https://www.qualitycouncilmn.org/regionalcapacitybuilding/

Twin Cities Regional Capacity Building Meeting
2025-05-14 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-06-11 13:00 - 14:00
This is a monthly meeting for Twin Cities Regional Capacity Building for Positive Supports.

Meetings occur monthly on the 2nd Wednesday at 1pm. Schedule is subject to change based on availability of Network Members.

In April, August, and December there will be a Statewide meeting instead of a regional meeting. This will also be the 2nd Wednesday of those months at 1pm, and is a separate calendar invitation.

Please contact cortneykressin@arcminnesota.org or 952-915-3627 with any questions.
https://www.qualitycouncilmn.org/regionalcapacitybuilding/
