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Accessibility Resources
Ability
Hub - Assistive Technology
for people with a disability who find operating a computer difficult.
This web site will direct you to adaptive equipment and alternative
methods available for accessing computers.
Access
for Success - Program at the Lexington Outreach Library
in St. Paul that offers assistive technologies to persons with
vision and mobility challenges.
Assistive
Technology of Minnesota - Their
mission is to:
1. Increase awareness throughout Minnesota of assistive technology
devices and services available for people with disabilities.
2. Collaborate with other providers in the delivery of services
and training.
3. Provide resource and referral information to persons with
a disability to access assistive technology.
4. "Fill a gap" in the current delivery of services through
innovative programs.
5. Extend opportunities for disabled persons by working in conjunction
with the STAR Program.
Opportunity
Partners - This organization supported by the United Way
people who have disabilities and specials needs in their effort
to improve their self-sufficiency at work, at home, and in life.
SeniorNet
- Provides older adults education and access to computer technologies
to enhance their lives and enable them to share their knowledge
and wisdom. See their St.
Paul Learning Center.
VSA
Arts of Minnesota - Promotes quality, accessible arts experiences
through workshops, festivals, and exhibits. They also work with
arts organizations throughout Minnesota to assist them in making
their programs and services accessible to people with disabilities.
Adult Day Services
Day
Programs Listing - From the
Alzheimers Association, a list of adult daycare programs in
the Twin Cities.
Minnesota
Adult Day Services Association - this non-profit organization
that promotes and supports adult day centers in Minnesota can
help you locate a center in your area and give you tips on selecting
the best one for your needs.
Opportunity
Partners - Their program focuses
on education and social options. Programs include transportation
supports and coordination with residential and other providers.
Speech, physical and occupational therapies are offered on-site
through sub-contracted services.
Caregiver
Caregiver
MN - Information and help for
caregivers of seniors, an online advisor and resources for Spanish
speaking and Hmong caregivers.
CareLinkUSA
- They will assist you in determining the care needs of your
loved one, and provide you with a starting point for your search
for services.
Eldercare
Partners - Offers caregivers
coaching and counseling; geriatric assessments; web site lists
of Twin City metro area caregiver support groups and caregiver
education and training seminars.
Empowering
Caregivers - Resources, message boards, newsletters and
other support tools to help provide assistance and education
to caregivers. Special section on alternative healing.
Family
Means - They provide respite
care and support groups. Other divisions include credit counseling,
employee assistance & youth & family development.
The
Well Spouse Foundation - A
support group meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month.
Employment
Equal
Employment Opportunity Commission
- Details Federal laws, discriminatory practices and employers
and other entities covered by EEOC laws.
Family
and Medical Leave Act - Summarizes
what the law is and who is eligible.
Job
Accomodation Network - Afree
consulting service designed to increase the employability of
people with disabilities by providing individualized worksite
accommodations solutions, technical assistance regarding the
ADA and other disability related legislation, and educating
callers about self-employment options.
Minnesota
Workforce Center - Programs
include vocational rehabilitation, on-going employment support
services and special programs for seniors and the blind.
Financial
A
Little Help - Provides in-home,
professional, confidential personal everyday money management
and household management services for seniors in the Twin Cities.
Health
Esteem Services - Their Community
Coordinator will help plan for the future as well as assist
with day to day coordination of services, including locating
housing to fit individual’s financial requirements, evaluating
and applying for financial programs, coordination of doctor
visits, therapies, meals, home health visits, etc., assisting
with Reverse Mortgages, long-term care insurance, Medicare.
Internal
Revenue Service - Find information
about filing your taxes and a new tax credit for the disabled
or elderly.
Minnesota
Department of Commerce - Provides
an introduction to each of the home energy assistance programs
and income requirements, state-wide County resources for energy
assistance and eHEAT - a data and payment management system.
MN
Dept. of Human Services Disabilities Division
Consumer Directed Community Supports (CDCS) is a unique service
option that gives persons more flexibility and responsibility
for directing their services and supports, including hiring
and managing direct care staff. CDCS may include services, support
and/or items currently available through the MA waivers, as
well as additional allowable services that provide needed support
to persons.
Opportunity
Partners Consumer Directed Support Services
- From understanding the requirements of state and country waiver
programs, managing the programs and resources, to connecting
families with quality services, they understand the systems.
They can provide the support coordination and can serve as the
legally required Fiscal Intermediary/Employer of Record.
Senior
Community Services - Their mission is to identify, coordinate
and provide services that help meet the needs of people 55 and
older. The agency’s programs include transportation, frail
elder support services, caregivers support services, health
insurance counseling, senior centers, meals on wheels and many
other programs that support positive aging.
Full/Partial Service Care Residences
Accessible
Space, Inc.- The mission of
Accessible Space, Inc. (ASI) is to provide accessible, affordable,
independent and supportive living opportunities for persons
with physical disabilities and brain injuries, as well as seniors.
This mission is accomplished through the development and cost-effective
operation of cooperatively managed housing, supportive living,
and rehabilitation services.
Assisted
Living Info.- Your online guide
for selecting an assisted living facility, retirement community,
or other personal care facility anywhere in the United States.
CareLinkUSA
- They will assist you in determining the care needs of your
loved one, and provide you with a starting point for your search
for services.
Health
Grades Nursing Home Search - Research over 16,000 nursing
homes nationwide.
Lutheran
Social Services - They offer
help with housing services, assisted living facilities, residential
living services, care and support for people in their own homes,
and respite services for primary caregivers.
Mary
T. Inc. - A family owned company
that manages residential and social services in. They provide
programs and services to seniors, people with developmental
and physical disabilities, children and adults who are medically
fragile, people with traumatic brain injuries and individuals
needing affordable and/or accessible rental housing.
Opportunity
Partners - Offers a full service
residence with 24-hour supervision or semi-independent living
services for those who just need a little help.
Government Agencies
Medicare
- The U.S. official site for people with Medicare
Minnesota
Department of Human Services
- Just a sample of the broad range of services this agency perform
include seniors who need help paying for hospital and nursing
home bills or who need home-delivered meals, deaf and hard of
hearing services and people with physical or developmental disabilities
who need assistance to live as independently as possible.
Health
Castle
Connolly Medical Ltd. - Helps consumers have access to screened,
quality information on America's doctors and hospitals.
Mind
Body Solutions - Matthew Sanford teaches Iyengar yoga which
gives precise attention to alignment and innovative use of props
within each individual pose. It has made yoga accessible to
a much wider range of practitioners, including people living
with disabilities. Matthew's adaptive class at the The Courage
Center is held on Mondays from 6:30-8:00pm.
Minnesota
Comprehensive Health Association
- They offer policies of individual health insurance to Minnesota
residents who have been turned down for health insurance by
the private market, due to pre-existing health conditions.
Ombudsman
for State Managed Health Care Programs
- Assists persons enrolled in a health plan resolve service
related problems, provide information about the managed health
care complaint and appeal process and ensure that children and
their families, covered by child protection services, are guaranteed
fair treatment by all agencies that provide child welfare services.
Housing
Health
Esteem Services - Their Community
Coordinator will help plan for the future as well as assist
with day to day coordination of services, including locating
housing to fit individual’s financial requirements, evaluating
and applying for financial programs, coordination of doctor
visits, therapies, meals, home health visits, etc., assisting
with Reverse Mortgages, long-term care insurance, Medicare.
HousingLink
- Affordable rental housing information.
Housing
Resources Toolbox - Your first
stop for information on: housing and service options, affordable
housing programs searchable databases for locating housing and
information to help you stay in your own home.
Minnesota
Housing Finance Agency - They
help people buy their first homes or fix up their existing homes
or build and fix up affordable apartments, single family homes,
shelters and supportive housing. They work to revitalize older
communities, build new housing for a growing work force, and
preserve the stock of federally assisted rental housing.
Real Sage Advice - A discussion about senior housing, elder care services, aging parents, and other aging issues as seen through the lens of a real estate agent who is a senior real estate specialist.
The Senior Housing Search - Provides an easy to use website for consumers to locate senior housing options and an opportunity for all Minnesota senior housing communities to lower barriers between the senior housing industry and consumers.
Independent Living Resources
Comfort
Keepers - Non-medical in-home services.
DirectAbility
- A guide to resources for Minnesotans with disabilities such
as products & services, construction, medical services & supplies,
in-home & residential care, support groups, rehabilitation
programs, and recreation guides.
Disability
Linkage Line - (866)
333-2466 - Provides in-depth information and assistance services
for people with disabilities and chronic illnesses and their
representatives.
First
Call for Help - Thousands of
resources to help those in need enhance their daily lives. Funded
by the United Way.
Hennepin
County Coordinated Home Services
- Connects senior citizens and persons with disabilities to
resources that will help them live as independently as possible.
Lutheran
Social Service- Supports
persons with disabilities of all ages in all home situations.
Their services blend into the home environment to provide the
best care and assistance possible and allow individuals to participate
fully in their communities. These services are flexible to meet
the changing needs of individuals and their families.
Minnesota
Association of Centers for Independent Living - They're
role is to advocate for the independent living needs of people
with disabilities, develop new resources, identify and provide
access to existing resources so that they may live independently
in the situation and community of their choice.
Minnesota
Help - This resource database contains
information on the community services individuals and communities
need to sustain and improve their daily lives--health care and
childcare, job training, education and recreation, retirement,
disability and social service information.
Senior
Community Services - Their
Senior Outreach Program supports older adults and their families
throughout the suburban Hennepin area by offering counseling,
case management, and outreach. Our goal is to help older adults
remain as independent as possible.
Senior LinkAge
Line - 1-800-333-2433 - A free telephone information
and assistance service which makes it easy for older adults
and their families to find community services.
Issues Affecting the Elderly and Disabled
Access
Press - A Minnesota newspaper
that informs the disability community about topics of concern
and to provide accurate information about disability issues
to the general public.
Disabled
Online - Resources for the
disabled community including news stories, message boards, disabled
topics and chat rooms.
Life
Management - Provides practical
information to help the elderly and disabled manage important
life transitions through articles, videos that deal with divorce,
health, estate planning, Social Security and Medicaid.
Vital
Aging Network - Provide resources for just about any issue
"vital agers" (loosely defined as anyone age 55 or
better) may encounter. Aforum where individuals and organizations
can work collaboratively to promote self-sufficiency, community
participation and quality of life for older adults.
Volunteers
of America - Services for seniors
and people with special needs include chore services, transportation
and assisted/independent living options.
Wired
Seniors - A hub for many seniors related websites. They
make a wide variety of seniors oriented information and programs
available.
Prescriptions
Minnesota
RX Connect - The goal is to
help Minnesotans make informed decisions as they seek to manage
their prescription medicine costs. You'll find information about
cost savings strategies, mail order purchasing and obtaining
medicines from Canada.
Needy
Meds - Provides information
about patient assistance programs which provide no cost prescription
medications to eligible participants
The
Medicine Program - Can't Afford
Your Prescription Medication? Free Prescription Medicine is
Available to those who Qualify.
Travel
Minnesota
Travel Guide for Persons with Disabilities -
An extensive list of hotels, restaurants, attractions, nightclubs
and theatres in Minnesota that are TRULY handicap accessible.
Housecalls Network does not endorse
or recommend any particular provider. We assume no responsibility
for transactions between the users of this site and listed
organizations.
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