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Accra’s Mission is to provide high quality, person-centered services to individuals with disabilities and the elderly in order to safely and effectively promote independence in their home. Accra Care is a non-profit offering the best in personalized, self-directed home care. Our services are available throughout the State of Minnesota.
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ADA Minnesota is a resource providing Minnesota citizens with disabilities, businesses, communities, government, universities and colleges assistance in implementing the ADA. It consists of a volunteer committee representing people with disabilities, government, businesses and non-profit organizations and provides services to individuals, organizations, and businesses at no cost.
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Advocating Change Together is now ACT Center for Disability Leadership. ACT is a grass-roots disability rights organization run by and for people with developmental and other disabilities. ACT’s mission is to help people across disabilities see themselves as part of a larger disability rights movement and make connections to other civil and human rights struggles. ACT is now offering several virtual programs, training sessions, and social clubs.
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Founded in 1960, Avivo provides shelter and housing supports, chemical and mental health services, career education, and employment services. We specialize in helping individuals and families who face personal or systemic barriers – poverty, homelessness, joblessness, chemical addiction or mental health concerns. Avivo pairs services to support each person’s unique path to better health, stability and economic or career advancement. Avivo serves Minnesotans living in the Twin Cities and St. Cloud metro areas.
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Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute was formed in June 2013 through the merger of Courage Center and Sister Kenny Rehabilitation Institute, part of Allina Health. Both organizations bring a strong history of service to people with disabilities as well as people with chronic medical conditions. Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute provides a wide range of inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation and community services. Our goal is to partner with you to help you achieve your highest level of independence, health and wellness. We do this by providing excellent services, innovative programs, ground-breaking research and barrier-shattering advocacy.
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Cow Tipping Press believes in the unique power of youth to bring about generational change. We teach inclusive writing classes that give adults with developmental disabilities (over 400 alums and counting) a radical chance to speak for themselves in a medium usually used to speak about them.
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Fraser is Minnesota’s largest and most experienced provider of autism and early childhood mental health services. Fraser serves children and adults through healthcare, housing, education and employment. Our programs are nationally recognized for their high quality, innovation and individualized family-centered approach. Fraser has been serving children and families for over 75 years and is recognized as an innovator in serving those with special needs. Fraser involves the entire family – parents and caregivers are the experts when it comes to their children.
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Gillette specializes in treating children who have complex conditions, rare disorders and traumatic injuries, including cerebral palsy, epilepsy, spina bifida and hydrocephalus. Children who have disabilities and complex medical needs—and their families—have been at the center of our mission for more than 120 years.
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Handi Medical Supply is your local equipment and supply provider. We are honored to be a trusted resource in this community since 1988; our mission is to enrich lives. Your professional team at Handi Medical Supply can assist you with the selection of complex rehab equipment and mobility products, breathing and sleep needs, wound, ostomy, continence and urologic supplies, specialty beds and mattresses, compression therapy and aids to make daily living easier.
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Highland Friendship Club serves people with disabilities from teens through adulthood with a range of opportunities to develop lifelong skills, friendships and connections within their community. Highland Friendship Club (HFC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring that its members have ample chances to build personal relationships, explore new interests, and form lasting friendships with people of all abilities. Additionally, HFC provides parents and caregivers with options, support and hope!
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HME Medical Shop Started In Order to Offer a Simple, Easy Way to Provide The Right Medical Equipment and Services at a Low Price. Unlike many medical equipment suppliers, Insurance companies do not dictate the equipment you can purchase from HME Medical Shop. And while we cannot file Insurance paperwork, t offers the quality medical equipment and supplies shipped at no charge. We serve Customer, Home Health Professionals, and Government Agencies all across the country. Our full line of Home Medical Equipment, Medical Supplies, and Parts and Accessories feature the top brands available today.
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LSS Community Residential Services provides CQL-accredited homes in the community, where individuals with intellectual disabilities find the supports to live a full life.
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LSS Host Homes offer family residential 245D shared living opportunities for adults and youth with disabilities as an alternative to traditional group home settings, working with each provider and individual to create a successful match.
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The Minnesota Disability Law Center (MDLC) provides free civil legal assistance to individuals with disabilities statewide, regardless of age or income, on legal issues related to their disabilities.
MDLC is the designated Protection and Advocacy System (P&A) for Minnesota and addresses the unique legal needs of Minnesotans with disabilities.
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The Minnesota Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (MNCCD) is a broad-based coalition of advocacy and provider organizations, working to change public policy to improve the lives of people with disabilities through building awareness, providing education, and engaging the community. We support people with disabilities by changing public policy and teaching self-advocacy skills.
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The first Council was appointed in October 1971 in accordance with the authority prescribed to the Governor of Minnesota by the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act. The Act requires a state council to serve as an advocate for all persons with developmental disabilities by carrying out activities in major areas of emphasis. The Council provides information, education, and training to build knowledge, develop skills, and change attitudes that will lead to increased independence, productivity, self determination, integration and inclusion (IPSII) for people with developmental disabilities and their families.
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Since 1953, MRCI has focused on individuals with a menu of services that offer person centered choices at home, at work and in the community.
MRCI has continued to operate as a true leader in the field of disability services by providing employment programs that assist in their achievement of personal goals and by focusing on the people we serve through individualized planning,
MRCI is one of Minnesota’s largest and most diverse providers of employment , day and self-directed services. We are a private, nonprofit organization, that serves individuals in Southern Minnesota and the Twin Cities Metro Area.
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NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness) is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with mental illnesses and their families. NAMI Minnesota champions justice, dignity and respect for all people affected by mental illnesses. Through education, support and advocacy we strive to effect positive change in the mental health system and increase the public and professional understanding of mental illnesses.
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Founded in 1953 by a group of visionary parents who knew their teenage children with disabilities could be contributing members of the community if given a chance, Opportunity Partners has always focused on the abilities of people. Today, Opportunity Partners is redefining “disability” through advanced learning, deep community support and meaningful work, proving that everyone – when given an opportunity – adds value to our world. Join the cause to take the ‘dis’ out of disability. Whether you are a person with a disability, a family or team member, or an interested community member, we look forward to connecting with you.
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Pawsitive Perspectives Assistance Dogs (PawPADs) is a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization headquartered in Lakeville, Minnesota that provides highly trained assistance dogs to persons with disabilities. We utilize the power of the human-canine bond as a therapeutic, educational, healing tool while training the dogs. We accomplish our mission through educational and vocational training programs which teach prison inmates, students, veterans, and others to train the assistance dogs for placement.
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ProAct, Inc. is an organization dedicated to serving people with disabilities and other challenges with a wide range of services that enhance employment skills and self-sufficiency capabilities. Dedicated to serving people with disabilities and other barriers to employment and community inclusion, ProAct provides a wide range of client services that enhance employment skills and self-sufficiency capabilities. At the same time, ProAct offers employers from the Twin Cities area, western Wisconsin and southern Minnesota with quality workplace employees and assembly, packaging and light manufacturing products and services.
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Reach for Resources, Inc. is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to support individuals with disabilities and mental illness to reach their full potential. We do this by providing individualized services that maximize independence, promote community involvement, and improve physical and mental well-being. Reach serves over 1,000 individuals each year through our Adaptive Recreation & Inclusion, Independent Living and Employment Support, Mental Health Support, and Waiver Case Management services.
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Restart, Inc. is a Minnesota-based non-profit organization that teaches basic skills to adults with brain injury and related disabilities who are struggling to live independently. Since 1986, we have helped individuals maximize their personal potential so they can live happy, healthy and productive lives in the Twin Cities community. We provide safe and nurturing environments through our Residential and Outreach programs that are customized to each individual’s unique needs.
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SMILES Center for Independent Living was established in 1990 to provide services for people with disabilities in the nine county region of South Central Minnesota. SMILES is a nonprofit organization committed to providing a wide array of services that assist individuals with disabilities to live independently, pursue meaningful goals, and enjoy the same opportunities and choices as all persons. SMILES serves people with any type of disability in becoming as independent as they can be.
Our Mission: To support people with disabilities to realize their full potential.
Our Vision: A world without barriers with equal opportunities & choices for an independent life.
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Upstream Arts uses the power of the creative arts to activate and amplify the voice and choice of individuals with disabilities. Upstream Arts was founded in 2006 by Julie and Matt Guidry, parents who witnessed first-hand the positive impact of the arts on their son, Caleb, who is non-verbal. Upstream Arts’s vision is to change mindsets about ability and disability and promote more connected and engaged communities
by increasing intentional opportunities for shared creative experiences.
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From a grassroots organization, WACOSA has grown dramatically over the years, serving over 650 adults with disabilities having one or more cognitive and/or physical challenges. WACOSA’ s services are provided at our five program locations, located in Waite Park, St. Cloud and Sauk Centre, MN. Our programs provide a wide variety of personal life enrichment activities, employment and career options, and volunteering and community connection opportunities. The clients we serve help us develop an ever changing, wide ranging, menu of services that meet their individual goals, needs and dreams.
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Wilderness Inquiry creates unforgettable outdoor adventures for people like you. We operate throughout North America and around the globe, maintaining high quality standards on every trip we do. Wilderness Inquiry adventures are more than simple vacations. We break the mold and invite you to experience the outdoors in a manner that provides new perspectives on the natural world and the power of positive community spirit. We use an approach called the Universal Program Participation Model, which promotes the inclusion of people from all walks of life. Over the years, we have found that success depends far more on a positive attitude than experience or ability.
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Young Dance is a dance education nonprofit working to transform lives through movement. Across our programs, students are encouraged to deepen their understanding of themselves and their community. Young Dance offers All Abilities Dancing for individuals living with and without disabilities, Ballet, Choreography, Creative Movement, Dance Together, Hip Hop, and Modern Dance.
While we do offer specific All Abilities Dancing classes, many students thrive in a conventional dance class setting. If you are unsure which class will be the most rewarding for your dancer, please contact us to discuss the possibilities.
For registration please contact info@youngdance.org