General Resources
Take advantage of additional local and national resources dedicated to providing disability related information.
Local resources
Assistive Technology
Minnesota WorkForce Center resource list for assistive technology information,
products, services and job modification assistance.
Disability Linkage Line
A free, statewide, information, referral and assistance service for people with disabilities, chronic illnesses and their representatives. Ask about disability benefits programs, home modifications, assistive technology, personal assistance services, transition services, accessible housing, employment, social activities, disability rights and more.
Minnesota Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities
A Minnesota council that advocates for all Minnesotans with developmental disabilities.
MinnesotaHelp.info
Solutions for people with disabilities provides a search by topic to connect to an accessible apartment or home, seek a job or career, get help with maximizing your income, find personal care assistance, and link to transportation providers. Information about various advocacy groups is also available.
Minnesota State Council on Disability
A Minnesota council that recommends and advocates for programs and legislation
that impact Minnesotans with disabilities.
National resources
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Home Page
The U.S. Department of Justice website dedicated to providing information about
the ADA (legislation directly applicable to Americans with disabilities).
DisabilityInfo
This site provides one-stop online access to resources, services, and information
available throughout the Federal government. Individuals can find resources
in areas like education, employment, housing, transportation, health, income
support, technology, community life, and civil rights.
Job Accommodation Network
Provides information about job accommodations, the ADA and the employability
of people with disabilities.
Microsoft Accessibility
Benefit from using Microsoft’s accessible technology. Discover methods for changing computer settings to meet vision, hearing, dexterity, mobility, and learning needs. Review step by step tutorials for some of the most commonly used accessibility features.
National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability
This collaborative provides youth with disabilities full access to high quality
services in integrated settings that maximize their employment and independent
living opportunities.
National Council on Disability
A federal council that makes recommendations to the President and Congress regarding
issues that affect about 54 million Americans with disabilities.
Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP)
ODEP offers a wide variety of training and job preparation resources for adults and youth with disabilities.
Page last updated in October 2007.
