Regional Quality Council

ARQC Transportation Workgroup
2026-03-19 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-02-19 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-01-15 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-12-18 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-11-20 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago)

West Central Regional Quality Council Meeting
2026-03-17 19:00, 2026-02-17 19:00, 2026-01-20 19:00, 2025-12-16 19:00, 2025-11-18 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.

Arrowhead Positive Supports Community of Practice Full Meeting
2026-03-17 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-17 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-20 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-16 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

Arrowhead Positive Supports Community of Practice 'Hot Topic' Meeting
2026-03-17 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-01-20 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 Regional Quality Council Monthly Meeting
2026-03-10 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-02-10 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-01-13 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-12-09 14:00 - 15:30
Arrowhead Regional Quality Council Meeting

West Central Culture of Safety Data Action Meeting
2026-03-09 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-09 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-12 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-08 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.

Share Your Story Training
2026-03-05 15:00 - 16:00
There is a lot going on in our country and state right now, and elected officials need to know how the laws they make effect people with disabilities. Your lived experience matters and can inform the decisions they make. However, it can be hard to figure out the best way to advocate and share your story with people in positions of power. Join us March 5th from 3:00pm-4:00pm to learn how!
Sophie Iverson from The Twin Cities Regional Capacity Building Network will present on how to tell your story and advocate for what you care about. There will also be a workshop opportunity to start crafting your message.
This event will be held via Microsoft Teams. You will receive a link after registering.
Questions? Contact: SophiaIverson@ArcMinnesota.Org
Register HERE

Supported Decision Making Series
2026-02-27 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-02-20 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-02-13 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-02-06 12:00 - 13:30
The Regional Quality Councils and Regional Capacity Building Networks are hosting a lunch and learn series to talk about the variety of supports someone can receive to help them make decisions.
Every person and family has a unique path. We will help provide information and resources so people can make the decisions that are right for their situation. There is a continuum of support, from informal help from family and friends, to formal tools and legal supports. Each person may need different types of support at different times in their life.
There will be a variety of perspectives and experiences from presenters/panelists, including people with disabilities, family members, and professionals who have expertise in this area.
February 6th: General Overview
The first session in the series will be a general overview of Supported Decision Making and Guardianship. Attendees will receive information about the wide range of ways to support people in making decisions. The session will be led by Anita Raymond, from the Center for Excellence in Supported Decision Making.
February 13th: Self Advocate and Parent Panel
In this session we will invite people with disabilities and their family members to share their lived experiences in decision making. We will explore who makes decisions in each family, what supports are needed to make informed decisions, what happens if there are disagreements, and more!
February 20th: Special Education with and without guardianship
This session will focus on what happens when a student receiving special education in Minnesota turns 18. The Minnesota Department of Education will explain the ‘age of majority’ and transfer of rights. Wendy Fritz, a transition facilitator with Detroit Lakes Public Schools, will share her experience supporting students who are their own guardians as well as those with guardianship.
February 27th: Legal considerations
This session will start with an overview of the Guardianship Bill of Rights and explore the legal process, considerations, and potential challenges for someone under guardianship who wants to have it ended. The session will be led by Rebecca Wanous and Natalie Bielenberg from Autism Advocacy and Law, who will share practical insights and answer questions.
Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Q865OImdQYePJ3u7YNagJg#/registration
Contact: CortneyKressin@ArcMinnesota.Org

Statewide Regional Capacity Building for Positive Supports
2025-12-10 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/
