College Student Finds Fulfilling Career at ACR Homes Before Graduation
Finding a full-time job after graduation can be hard. The time, effort, and commitment of job hunting is overwhelming to think about while working toward completing your bachelor’s degree. We…
Disability Services Day At The Capitol: 2023
Disability Services Day at the Minnesota Capitol: Hosted by ARRM Tuesday, March 28th – Rally starting at 10:00am Minnesota State Capitol Rotunda-75 Rev Martin Luther King Jr Blvd., St. Paul,…
Dear Governor Walz – a family perspective
Dear Governor Walz, My daughter H has a disability (cerebral palsy/brain damage) and she lives in an ACR group home in Roseville. Because of H’s disability, she needs 24/7 care…
5 Ways to Stay Healthy As A Direct Care Worker
Written by: Maya Groser, Direct Care Professional Edited by: Brianna Palkki, Marketing Manager & Senior Recruiting Supervisor Direct care workers, nurses, caregivers, and PCA’s are hard-working and…
Celebrating Valentine’s Day At ACR Homes
ACR Homes provides residential group home care for people with disabilities in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area of Minnesota. For the residents in our group homes, providing the highest quality…
Dear Governor Walz (Caregivers Stabilization Act)
Dear Governor Walz, I know there is talk about funding more oversight technology for Minnesota’s disabled population. Medical and caregiving technology is a great thing, but it doesn’t solve every…
Top 10 Accessible Activities in the Minneapolis/St. Paul Metro Area
Are you looking for wheelchair accessible activities in the Minneapolis/St. Paul Metro Area of Minnesota for individuals with disabilities? This fun and diverse list will promote community involvement and increase…
ACR Homes Launches Graduate School Mentorship Program
Getting into a healthcare focused graduate school or medical school program is hard. Only 33.9% of applicants entered the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at the University of Minnesota in 2020.…
Why Working As A Direct Care Professional Is the Best Job For Moms Returning To Work
You’re a stay-at-home mom considering returning to work. Congratulations! However, we know that decision comes with mixed feelings. It’s a big deal to go from stay-at-home mom to working mother.…
New Increased Wages!
Effective September 25th, 2022, all ACR employees will be getting a $2/hour pay increase (for non-asleep hours) + opportunity for house specific rate exception differentials of $.50-$2.00! Part-time direct care…
Direct Care Professional Makes Resident Dreams Come True
The purpose of ACR Homes’ internship program is to allow Direct Care Professionals the opportunity to make an even bigger impact in the lives of ACR Homes residents. Because the…
SAVE OUR HOMES: A Family Sponsored Rally for People with Disabilities
Please make plans to join in the Rally at the Governor’s Mansion this Friday, June 24 at 9:30 a.m.! This event is being organized by a group of parents of people…