Coffee Chat
Self-Advocate led peer support group for self-advocates, allies, and anyone who supports the self-advocacy movement. Meets virtually and In-person at ACT Office on Mondays from 10:00-11:00AM
Disability Power Day
Weekly event that features a different disability rights related topic each week! This is a great way to learn more about self-advocacy.
-Held virtually on 1st, 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month from 10:00-11:00
-Held in-person on 3rd Thursday of the month from 10:00-12:00
Disability Pride Festival
Festival held in the month of July to celebrate Disability Pride Month in Minnesota. Stay up to date on planning, volunteer & sponsorship opportunities, and key dates!
Olmstead Academy
Learn about the Olmstead decision and plan while connecting with other self-advocates and implementing a community project. This is a 9 month commitment. We will be accepting applications for the upcoming cohort soon!
Self-Advocates of Minnesota (SAM)
A collection of ACT contracted self-advocacy groups in 6 regions across Minnesota. SAM regions come together regularly throughout the year to plan the ACT self-advocacy conference, share ideas and grow the self-advocacy movement in Minnesota.
Self-Advocacy Academy
A yearlong program split into three 12 week courses. Classes meet weekly for two hours at various sites throughout the Twin Cities and Duluth. The self-advocacy academy will teach you all about the self-advocacy movement, developing your advocacy skills and building self-confidence, and creating a better future for yourself and other self-advocates.
ACT Happy Hour
Our newest and most laid back program! On the 3rd Thursday of every month join ACT from 4:00-6:00 for happy hour. This will be a time to get to know the ACT team over your choice of drinks while meeting other self-advocates and allies and just having fun!