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Helpful Resources
Organizations Affiliated with STAR Services
The Cooperating Community ProgramsCommunity Connections Partnership
The CCP Foundation
Human Services Agencies/Associations/Societies/Resources
ANCOR
The American Network of Community Options and Resources is a nonprofit trade association representing and advocating on behalf of the more than 800 private providers of services and supports for nearly 500,000 Americans with disabilities that employ over 400,000 direct support staff in 49 states and Washington, D.C. ANCOR’s efforts in the area of public policy, federal legislative and regulatory initiatives, judicial results, state-level initiatives and the culling of leading practices have uniquely positioned it as the national presence for private providers. Congress and federal agencies turn to ANCOR as the authority in our profession.
ARRM
A state association of providers that helps lead the advancement of community based services that support people with disabilities in their pursuit of meaningful lives. ArcAdvocacy and support for people with intellectual and other development disabilities and their families.Autism Society of MinnesotaAn organization of families, educators, caregivers, and professionals committed to supporting individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Click here for information on the "Sensory Friendly Films" program from AMC Theaters and the Autism Society. Brain Injury Association of MinnesotaProvides help, hope, and a voice for the 100,000 Minnesotans who live with a disability as a result of a brain injury.
Connect WC
Washington County resources for adults and children with developmental disabilities, their families, and the community that supports them.
Minnesota Disability Law CenterAs part of Legal Aid, the Minnesota Disability Law Center (MDLC) addresses the unique legal needs of Minnesotans with disabilities. MDLC provides free civil legal assistance to individuals with disabilities statewide on legal issues related to their disabilities.Multiple Sclerosis SocietyThe National MS Society is a collective of passionate individuals who want to do something about MS now-to move together toward a world free of multiple sclerosis. The society helps people affected by MS by funding cutting-edge research, driving change through advocacy, facilitating professional education, and providing programs and services that help people with MS and their families move their lives forward. National Association on Mental IllnessThe organization provides support, education, information and referral, and advocacy. Local affiliates and state organizations work on issues most important to their community and state.Special OlympicsOffers children and adults with intellectual disabilities year-round sports training and competition.United Cerebral PalsyProvides services statewide to individuals with disabilities and their families.
Minnesota Department of Human Services
Minnesota Department of Human Services
DHS home page contains latest department-wide news and general information
DHS-Aging and Adult Services
Aging and Adult Services administers state and federal programs that provide protective services, supportive assistance, and alternate housing arrangements for older persons and vulnerable adults.
DHS-Disability Services
The Minnesota Department of Human Services Disability Services Division manages publicly funded programs that support people with a variety of disabilities, including developmental disabilities, chronic medical conditions, acquired or traumatic brain injuries and physical disabilities.
DHS Bulletins
Listing of all bulletins issued by DHS, many available in an online format.
Minnesota Legislature
Minnesota State Legislature
General starting point for locating legislative-related information.
Find Your Legislator
Quick way to locate your district, precinct, Senator, House member, and polling place.
Minnesota Senate
Track legislation, view schedules, and get information about Senate business
Minnesota House of Representatives
Track legislation, view schedules, and get information about House business
Other Minnesota State Agencies
Minnesota North Star Site
The official website of the State of Minnesota, providing access to all government services.
Office of the Governor
Initiatives, news, proclamations, and priorities from the Governor's office.
Minnesota Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities
Resources for professionals and advocates for DD advocacy and policy.
Minnesota Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities - Emergency Planning
Information and resources that people with disabilities, families, service providers, and others can use to become better informed and educated about how to best prepare for a broad range of disaster situations – from emergencies that may just affect you and where you live (such as a fire) to weather emergencies that may be confined to local communities or be more widespread (summer/winter storms) to emergencies that may affect a large section of the country (terrorism).
Minnesota Department of Public Safety
Includes law enforcement, the state fire marshal, emergency management, and driver/vehicle licensing.
United States Government
Americans with Disabilities Act
Information and technical assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Congress.org
Provides a way to find and write to elected officials and monitor national legislation.
Disability.gov
Federal website connecting the disability community to information and opportunities.
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