Other Disability Issues

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Fact Sheets

Health Care Rationing During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Your Rights

Voting During the COVID-19 Pandemic

COVID-19 and People with Disabilities: Know Your Rights

Hospitals and Rights of Patients with Disabilities During COVID-19

What happens with my stimulus payment if I have a Representative Payee?

COVID 19: Making Sure People with Disabilities Get Equal Access to Medical Services and Communications

Disabled and Leaving Prison: Starting or Restarting Social Security Disability Benefits

If You Can’t Pay Your Student Loan Because of Your Disability

Can I Keep a Pet?

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Other Resources

Helpful Websites

United Way 211

Author: United Way 211

Call 2-1-1 or Toll Free: 800-543-7709 or Local: 651-291-0211 or text your zip code to 898-211 (texting available M-F 8am-7pm) or search at the website. United Way 2-1-1 provides free and confidential health and human services information for people in Minnesota. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to connect you with the resources and information you need.

Go to the website: United Way 211 Site

Olmstead Rights

Author: Disability Integration Project

Resources and information for self-advocates, family and friends of people with disabilities, and legal advocates.

Go to the website: Olmstead Rights

Minnesota Council on Disability

Author: Minnesota Council on Disability

The Minnesota Council on Disability advocates for policies and programs in the public and private sectors that advance the rights of Minnesotans with disabilities. The Information and Assistance section of this site includes information about ADA compliance.

Go to the website: Minnesota Council on Disability

The Arc's Resources about Guardianship

Author: The Arc Minnesota

Includes a guide to guardianship, a webinar about guardianship, and things to consider when deciding whether guardianship is the right option.

Go to the website: Guide to Guardianship

Disability Hub MN

Author: Disability Hub MN

Disability Hub MN is a free statewide resource network that helps people with disabilities solve problems, navigate the system and plan for the future.

Go to the website: Disability Hub MN

Minnesota Office of Ombudsman for Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities

Author: Minnesota Office of Ombudsman for Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities

The OMHDD assists with the following: Questions About Rights Training Death and Serious Injury Reporting Civil Commitment Training and Assistance

Go to the website: Client Services provided by Ombudsman Office

Strategy for Appealing Health Plan Decisions

Author: Pacer Center

Information about steps to appeal a health insurance decision, written for parents of special needs children but applicable more broadly.

Go to the website: Strategy for Appealing Health Plan Decisions

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