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DeafBlind Services Minnesota (DBSM) provides support, information, referral, training, and advocacy to deafblind Minnesotans. DBSM works closely with deaf, deafblind and blind adults, and with deafblind children and their families, schools, and service providers. Our mission is to advance the independence of children and adults with combined hearing and vision loss.
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Living Well Disability Services™ is a private, nonprofit 501(c)3 organization founded in West St. Paul in 1972 by parents of children with disabilities. We provide Residential Services and Customized Services to people with disabilities throughout the region. Living Well Disability Services currently operates 33 homes in 19 communities. Our Customized services support adults and children throughout the region. We currently serve 300 adults and young adults with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities. Over 600 full-time, part-time and occasional employees, including direct care providers, occupational therapists, medical and support staff.
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LSS Host Homes for People with Disabilities provide the benefits and enjoyment of living in a family home with the support to lead an independent life in community. Our experienced staff are on-call 24/7 to support Host Home families and provide supervision so everyone feels comfortable and supported.
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LSS Specialized Community Supports (SCS) is a unique housing and support option for children and adults who haven’t found successful long-term placement in traditional support settings. We know that when we engage the individual in designing their support and living setting, learn about their preferences and treat them with dignity and respect, they are more likely to be successful – and so are we.
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Family owned and founded on a history of care, inspired by Rosa Camille Williams, Mary T. and companies have been providing service to senior communities and persons with disabilities since 1976. We provide programs and services to seniors, people with brain injuries, children and adults who are medically fragile, individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities, and those who need accessible rental housing.
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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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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.