Web Directory

» Courage Center
   Nonprofit organization offers rehabilitation, recreational, vocational, community living, and mental health services to people with physical disabilities. Locations, programs, publications, public policy information.
   http://www.courage.org/

» Helping Paws of Minnesota
   Volunteer-based nonprofit organization whose mission is to further the independence of people with physical disabilities (other than blindness or deafness) through the use of service dogs.
   http://www.helpingpaws.org/

» Metro Association For Adapted Athletics
   Information, rules, news, scores and standings of the high school varsity adapted athletics programs for students with disabilities in Minnesota.
   http://www.mnadaptedathletics.com

» Minnesota Association of Centers for Independent Living
   Nonprofit advocacy organization promotes independent living for Minnesotans with disabilities. Services, links to regional centers.
   http://www.macil.org/index.html

» Minnesota Disability Law Center
   State's designated provider of no-cost legal protection and advocacy for persons with disabilities. Mission statement, contact information, educational materials, overview of services.
   http://www.mndlc.org/

» Minnesota Relay
   Service enables Deaf or speech-impaired Minnesotans to communicate with users of ordinary telephones. Information in English and Spanish.
   http://www.state.mn.us/cgi-bin/portal/mn/jsp/content.do?id=-536881376&agency=Commerce

» Minnesota State Council on Disability
   Both an advocacy group and a state agency. Seeks to empower all persons with disabilities. Offers information to the legislature and to the public on disability issues, particularly legislative and public policy matters.
   http://www.state.mn.us/portal/mn/jsp/home.do?agency=MSCOD

» Minnesota State Services for the Blind
   A branch of the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development whose purpose is to foster vocational and personal independence for blind and visually impaired Minnesotans. Quarterly newsletter, information on programs and services.
   http://www.mnssb.org

» Minnesota Statewide Independent Living Council
   Works with state agencies in laying the groundwork for independent living services for persons with disabilities.
   http://www.mnsilc.org/

» Minnesota Work Incentives Connection
   Information on SSI, SSDI, Medical Assistance for Employed People with Disabilities, work incentives for people with disabilities. Special information for the blind. Joint federal-state initiative holds workshops around the state.
   http://www.mnworkincentives.com/

» National Federation of the Blind of Minnesota
   Consumer organization with local chapters in major communities in the state. Provides support, information, and advocacy for blind Minnesotans. Offers a current newsletter.
   http://members.tcq.net/nfbmn/

» Occupational Development Center
   Vocational rehabilitation services for people with disabilities in northern Minnesota.
   http://www.odcmn.com/

» Provide Care Inc
   Offers services to individuals with developmental and mental health challenges to participate in their communities as fully as possible. An introduction to their programs in Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, and Pine Counties.
   http://www.providecare.com/

» Rehabilitation Services
   A branch of the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development. Provides employment-related and independent living services to individuals with disabilities.
   http://www.deed.state.mn.us/rehab/rehab.htm

» STAR Program
   "A System of Technology to Achieve Results." Program of the Governor's Advisory Council for People with Disabilities. Public awareness, outreach, technical assistance and training, and interagency coordination in regard to assistive technology.
   http://www.admin.state.mn.us/assistivetechnology/

» The Arc of Minnesota
   Advocacy and support for people with developmental disabilities and their families.
   http://www.thearcofminnesota.org/