The Arc of Bismarck

07/29/2026

We're looking for board members! 🙋

The Arc of Bismarck has openings on our Board of Directors and we want people who are ready to show up and make a difference for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in our community.

No prior board experience required. We welcome backgrounds in nonprofit leadership, finance, law, healthcare, marketing, business, social work — or simply lived experience in the IDD community.

Board members serve 3-year terms and meet at least every other month. It's meaningful work, and we need you.

👉 Download the application at: www.thearcofbismarck.org/board-of-directors

Questions? Reach out at [email protected] — we're happy to talk through what board service looks like.

07/20/2026

We are looking for a new store manager!

We're hiring a Store Manager! You'd run the day-to-day at our thrift store — pricing, displays, staff and volunteers, keeping the floor fresh and the sales moving — all while funding programs for people of all abilities right here in Bismarck.

What we're looking for: retail experience (bonus if it's pricing/promotions/displays), a few years managing people, and someone who genuinely loves working with our team and our customers.

Apply at https://www.thearcofbismarck.org/job-board

07/14/2026

We're looking for a new board member.
The Arc of Bismarck has an open seat on our Board of Directors, and we're looking for someone who wants to help shape how this organization advocates for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities across our community.
This isn't a ceremonial title. Our board sets direction, holds us accountable, and helps us stay focused on real impact — not just good intentions.
We're especially interested in people who bring:

Lived experience with disability, either personally or through family
Nonprofit, legal, financial, or business expertise
A genuine commitment to systems-level advocacy work

If you've ever felt like you wanted more say in how disability services and advocacy work in North Dakota, this is your chance.
Applications are available now — link below. No phone calls needed, just fill out the application, and we'll be in touch.
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07/13/2026

Transportation barriers keep people with disabilities from getting to work, appointments, and community life. Bis-Man Transit wants your input on where the gaps are — take 5 minutes to make sure it's on their radar.
Survey + meeting times: bismantransit.com/2026survey
Questions? 701.258.6817

If you haven't completed the public input survey yet, you still have time!

Bis-Man Transit is working to update the Coordinated Public Transit-Human Service Transportation Plan for Bismarck, Mandan, and Lincoln. Your input will enable us to develop strategies that will enhance transportation services in our area.

The updated plan will be presented for comments at a series of meetings.

To take the survey, visit:
https://bismantransit.com/2026survey

06/30/2026

Interested in learning more about the history of care coordination and the Arc lawsuit?

Join Mike Williams on July 16 at 6:30 p.m. CDT for this free educational presentation. Attend in person in Bismarck or join virtually via Zoom. No registration required!

In Person: Century 21 Morrison Realty, 2nd Floor Meeting Room
1142 W. Turnpike Ave., Bismarck, ND 58501

Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/91757434403?pwd=zfx9LqYjJ1ASrzVoAXw9HQ6D2xaCo7.1

06/29/2026

We are proud to support The Arc of North Dakota's initiative to gather stories illustrating how disability service cuts impact individuals and families. These stories will be shared with Rep. Fedorchak's office. Submissions are anonymous if desired — providing a name is optional, and only the general region is requested. If this situation affects you or your family, please share your story here: https://forms.gle/QdZCmmAjggMm8YTa7

Your story matters. Will you share it?
Cuts to disability services aren't abstract numbers — they're real impacts on real families across North Dakota. We're collecting stories about what losing services would mean for you or someone you love, and these stories will be shared directly with Rep. Fedorchak's office.
📝 Sharing your name is optional — you're welcome to submit your story anonymously. We only ask for the general region, so we can show this is happening statewide, not just in one place.
If services disappeared tomorrow, what would change for you or your family? Tell us here: https://forms.gle/QYZcdzuGibWTpsJv9
Every story helps make this real for the people who can change it.

06/26/2026

⏰ FINAL HOURS! Art of Possibilities closes TONIGHT at 10:00 PM CT.
14 one-of-a-kind pieces. Thrift store finds turned into original art by Nadine Glur, Chaz Brobst, Jennifer Eaton & Cathy Jahner. Every bid supports The Arc of Bismarck's advocacy work for individuals with disabilities.
Don't miss your shot at a treasure you helped rescue. 👀
Bid now through our website → https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/arc-of-bismarcks-silent-auction

06/25/2026

Two minutes!

📞 NATIONAL CALL IN DAY
A plan in D.C. would move special education oversight out of the Dept of Education — meaning more confusion, longer delays, and fewer protections for ND students with disabilities.
Call today. Tell them: Keep IDEA where it belongs. (Numbers in the graphic 👆)
Two minutes. One call. Every voice counts. 📲

06/24/2026

⏰ LAST CALL: Art of Possibilities Auction Ends Tomorrow Night
The clock is ticking — bidding closes tomorrow, June 25, at 9:00 PM CT! 🎨

You know those treasures hiding in our store? Local artists turned them into 14 one-of-a-kind pieces of art — and they're almost gone. Every bid supports The Arc of Bismarck's advocacy and inclusion programs in our community.
If you've been eyeing a piece, don't wait — once the clock hits 9:00 tomorrow, that's it.
You know those treasures hiding in our store? Local artists turned them into 14 one-of-a-kind pieces of art — and they're almost gone. Every Bid supports The Arc of Bismarck's advocacy and inclusion programs in our community.

Welcome to Art of Possibilities — an online art auction hosted by The Arc of Bismarck!When you bid, you're doing more than buying art. You're standing up for…