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Community ServicesFinding help nearbyCounselors often need to assist their students or clients who encounter barriers to their education or employment. There are many local public and community based organizations who provide such services. Some of these resources include targeted eligibility requirements and others are open to all Minnesotans. Each organization will work with individuals to determine if they are eligible for programs and, if not, will refer them to other resources. Employment services Employment servicesMN WorkForce Centers - provide the tools, resources, and services you need for your employment, training, and related workforce development needs. People with Disabilities - a comprehensive collection of resources, services, and valuable links to information for those with disabilities. Rehabilitation Services
- works with individuals who have disabilities and provides a variety of services.
These include but are not limited to: vocational planning, employment information
and referral service. They also provide guidance in maintaining employment. State Services for the Blind (SSB) - operates under the principle that blindness should never stop people from obtaining jobs, participating in training, or in any activities which reflect their potential and interests. Services are available to persons of any age in Minnesota who has a vision loss that creates a barrier to their vocational or personal independence. SSB is a branch within the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development. Locate the office nearest you. The Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency Program - an employment program for people with disabilities who are interested in going to work. The goal of the Ticket Program is to increase opportunities and choices for Social Security disability (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) beneficiaries to obtain employment, vocational rehabilitation (VR), and other support services from public and private providers, employers and other organizations. For additional local information, visit Key Points About the Ticket to Work Program. Work Incentives Connection - created as a tool for people with disabilities who receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to assist in understanding the various work incentives that apply to these programs. Veterans - an essential employment and education resource for transitioning Minnesota veterans or service members returning to civilian life. Workers' Compensation, Vocational Rehabilitation Unit - provides vocational rehabilitation services to injured workers. For answers to frequently asked questions about Qualified Rehabilitation Consultants and vocational rehabilitation services. ChildcareGreater Minneapolis Day Care Association - helps families in Hennepin County find and pay for child care. Offers training, grants & loans, technical assistance and other resources to support child care providers and centers. Advocates for children. Minnesota Child Care Resource and Referral Network - a non-profit, tax-exempt organization coordinating and supporting a statewide system of 22 Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies dedicated to enhancing the quality and availability of child care in Minnesota. The state Network has provided leadership for the CCR&R system since 1988. Minnesota Department of Human Services child care information - includes information about how low income residents may qualify to participate in the Minnesota’s Child Care Assistance Program. Minnesota Licensed Family Childcare Association - supports the highest standard of care for children in licensed family child care homes through education, resources, recognition, and advocacy while acknowledging the diversity of licensed family child care providers. HousingHousing Resources Toolbox - provides housing and service options, affordable housing programs, a searchable databases for locating housing, and information to help you stay in your own home. Public Housing Authority Director’s Association (PHADA) - works closely with Members of Congress to develop sensible and effective public housing statutes, and obtain adequate funding for low-income housing programs. The Association also serves as an advocate before the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development on a variety of regulations governing public housing nationwide. Interpreter, Translator and Multi-cultural servicesDeaf and Hard of Hearing Services Division (DHHS) interpreter referral website is a source of information about how to use and find sign language interpreters and the laws related to communication access for deaf and hard of hearing people. Visit ISEEK'S New to America to find the most up to date information about education, careers, and business as it relates to immigrants and refugees in Minnesota. Valuable links to information about legal issues and where to find community services can also be found here. Assistive technologyAssistive Technology of Minnesota
- offers assistive technology resource, referral and support services. Courage
Center - a national leader in rehabilitation, empowers people
with physical disabilities to reach for their full potential in every aspect
of life. Gillette
Children's Specialty Healthcare and Gillette Lifetime Specialty
Healthcare - helps people of all ages with physical and functional disabilities
realize greater well-being, independence and enjoyment in life. Minnesota
STAR Program - informs Minnesotans about issues of assistive technology,
opens the door to assistive technology for the citizens of Minnesota through
state and federal legislation, works with state agencies and builds/maintains
community collaborative and communication efforts. Minnesota State
Council on Disability - information and referral services services
provided to individuals with disabilities and their families, the Governor and
Legislature, government and private agencies, employers and the general public. PACER Simon Technology
Center - helps children and adults with a variety of disabilities
use assistive technology to enhance learning, work and independence. The Regional Assistive Technology Center (RATC) - provides short-term loans of communication devices and assistive technology for written language and computer access. The RATC also provides evaluations and training for those assistive technologies. United
Cerebral Palsy of Minnesota (UCP) - augmentative and alternative
communication equipment loan. UCP is the leading source of information on cerebral
palsy and is a pivotal advocate for the rights of persons with any disability.
As one of the largest health charities in America, UCP's mission is to advance
the independenc0e, productivity and full citizenship of people with disabilities
through an affiliate network. LegalMid-Minnesota Legal Assistance (MMLA) - provides legal advice and representation to low-income clients in 20 counties in central Minnesota. MMLA, through the Minnesota Disability Law Center, also provides legal advice and representation to people with disabilities throughout Minnesota on legal issues related to their disability. Links to Twin Cities and other Statewide area offices are provided. Minnesota Disability Law
Center - provides legal advocacy services. Page last updated in October 2004.
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