Support/Advocacy
Arc
Provides advocacy and support for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.
Association of Residential Resources in MN
ARRM leads the advancement of community-based services that support people with disabilities in their pursuit of meaningful lives.
Attorney General's Office
A website devoted to consumer protection.
Autism Allies
A local nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with autism and their families by providing support, education and awareness, helping them to reach their fullest potential.
Autism Society of America
National organization dedicated to individuals with Autism and their families.
Autism Society of MN
Serving the needs of Minnesotans with autism and their families through advocacy, education and public awareness.
Autism Speaks
An organization committed to raising public awareness about Autism.
Cerebral Palsy Group
A national organization that was created to serve the individuals and families who have been diagnosed with cerebral palsy and to provide information and support to those affected by CP.
Provides vital guidance and assistance to parents of a child with cerebral palsy.
Cerebral Palsy Guide
An organization that shares free educational and supportive information with families and individuals affected by cerebral palsy.
Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute
Empowers people with Physical Disabilities to reach their full potential in every aspect of life.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
Offers information and referral materials about hearing loss and available services.
Down Syndrome Association of MN
A local organization dedicated to individuals with Down Syndrome and their families.
Fraser Community Services
Fraser is a nationally renowned organization that services children of all abilities and adults with special needs through comprehensive education, health care and housing services.
MN DeafBlind Project
The Minnesota DeafBlind Project provides technical assistance which supports Minnesota children and youth, birth to 21 years, who have BOTH a vision and hearing impairment.
MN Disability Law Center
Specializes in legal matters for individuals with Disabilities.
National Down Syndrome Society
An organization dedicated to individuals with Down Syndrome and their families.
NW s.p.a.r.k.
Exists to motivate and support families of children with special needs in the NW Minneapolis suburbs. Meetings held monthly in Elk River.
Office of Ombudsman for Mental Health and Mental Retardation
An Ombudsman is an official who is designated to assist you to overcome the delay, injustice or impersonal delivery of services.
PACER Center
The mission of PACER Center is to expand opportunities and enhance the quality of life of children and young adults with disabilities and their families, based on the concept of parents helping parents.
Spina Bifida Association of MN
Resources for individuals with Spina Bifida.
St. Cloud Center for Independent Living
An organization that advocates for the independent living needs of people with disabilities who are citizens of the State of Minnesota, to develop new resources, identify and provide access to existing resources which provide the services needed by persons with disabilities so that they may live independently in the situation and community of their choice.
United Cerebral Palsy Association
Resources for individuals with Cerebral Palsy.