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.
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.
Reasonable Accommodations in the Workplace
Author: ADA National Network
Basic explanation of what a reasonable accommodation is at work.
MN Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities
Author: MN Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities
The Minnesota Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities provides information, education, and training to build knowledge, develop skills, and change attitudes that will lead to increased independence, productivity, self determination, integration and inclusion for people with developmental disabilities and their families.
Service and Emotional Support Animals (MDHR)
Author: Minnesota Department of Human Rights
Information from the Minnesota Department of Human Rights about the rights of individuals to have service animals and emotional support animals. The Minnesota Human Rights Act helps ensure individuals with service animals and/or emotional support animals can live with dignity, free from discrimination in
housing,
employment, and
public places. Learn more about these rights and what to do if you think your rights have been violated.
Special Needs Planning: Some Things to Consider
Author: American Bar Association
Information about Special Needs Trusts and things to consider when planning for a person with special needs.
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.
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
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.
