Services for People with Disabilities

Minnesota has many organizations that have programs, products, and services for people with disabilities. Get connected with those that offer health care, support, legal, and other services for people with disabilities.

Services

Arc Greater Twin Cities
Provides support for people with developmental disabilities and their families.

Disability Minnesota
Provides a single entry point to over 100 Minnesota state agency programs, products and services dedicated to disability issues. Access is also provided to laws and regulations in disability-related areas. Also lists services that are available for families and children.

Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Helps people with disabilities reach their employment and independent living goals. These services are available through Minnesota WorkForce Centers across the state.

State Services for the Blind (SSB)
Provides programs and services for Minnesotans of any age who have a vision loss that creates a barrier to their employment and personal independence.

MinnesotaHelp.info Disability Link
Search a directory of resources for Minnesotans with disabilities or chronic illnesses and their families. Disability Link makes it easier for people with disabilities to explore options and make decisions about services, benefits, employment, health care, and more.

STAR (System of Technology to Achieve Results)
Promotes the use of assistive technology to all Minnesotans with disabilities, including public awareness, training, and support.

Sign Language Interpreter Referral Services
Helps Minnesotans locate sign language interpreter services. It's also a source of information about sign language interpreters and the laws related to communication access for deaf and hard of hearing people.

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
Offers assistance to deaf, deaf-blind, and hard of hearing individuals and their families. Provides information and materials about hearing loss and services. Provides awareness training, resources, and demonstration labs. Run the Telephone Equipment Distribution (TED) Program.

Other Types of Disabilities
Use the Internet or telephone directory to find support groups and organizations focusing on specific disabilities, such as the Epilepsy Foundation and Paralyzed Veterans of America. If using the Internet, search by the disability's name and a specific location (e.g. Tourette Syndrome Minnesota).

Legal Resources

These resources help you assert your employment rights as a person with a disability.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Know your employment rights as a person with disabilities.

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
Contact the EEOC or view their frequently asked questions for quick answers to your concerns. Learn about what is and isn't disability discrimination

Minnesota Department of Human Rights
If you think you have been treated unfairly because of your disability, you can file a discrimination charge. You can also request a human rights speaker or submit a question using their online form.

Minnesota Disability Law Center
Provides free legal assistance to people with disabilities on legal issues that are related to their disabilities.

Other Resources

Delta Society
Helps people live healthier and happier lives with therapy, service, and companion animals into their lives.

Therapy, Guide, Hearing, and Assistance Animals
Provides a listing of where to find service animals.