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Contact Information
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Mission Statement
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Programs/Services
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AccessAbility, Inc.
360 Hoover Street NE
Minneapolis, MN 55413
612-331-5958
www.accessability.org
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“The mission of AcessAbility is to provide training, work and recreational opportunities for people who have disabilities or are otherwise economically disadvantaged.”
(disadvantages include: language and cultural disabilities, illiteracy, low education, chemical dependency, large families, criminal histories, lack of marketable job skills, and all disabilities)
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- Vocational assessment and training
- Job development and placement
- Employment and support services
- Community inclusion programs
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Access Press
(Minnesota’s Disability Community Newspaper)
1821 University Ave. W.
Suite 104S
St. Paul, MN 55104
651-644-2133
www.accesspress.org
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“To inform the disability community about topics of concern to them and to provide accurate information about disability issues to the general public. We exist to be a catalyst for discussion of critical issues facing the community and to bring together the diverse voices of the community to promote equal access for the people with disabilities in all areas of life.”
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Directory of Organizations for persons with disabilities listed accordingly to disability.
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AccountAbility
(Tax assistance program)
2300 Myrtle Ave. W.
Suite 180
St. Paul, MN 55114
651-287-0187
www.accountabilitymn.org
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“A nonprofit agency dedicated to providing tax preparation and accounting services to individuals and small businesses with limited resources by leveraging volunteer resources.” AAM is the only comunity-based non profit organization in the state with a mission solely devoted to pro bono accounting and tax assistance.
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- Taxpayer assistance program
- Individual tax assistance
- Tax preparation training
- Small business tax preparation
- Small business tax workshops
- Small business tax training
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Arc Greater Twin Cities
2446 University Ave. W., Suite 110
St. Paul, MN 55114-1740
952-920-0855
Fax: 952-920-1480
www.arcgreatertwincities.org
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“We work to secure opportunities for all people with mental retardation and related developmental disabilities and their families to live, learn, work, and play as they choose.”
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- Advocacy and family support
- ArcShops - informational workshops
- Community and multicultural inclusion
- Caregiver Connections and Sibshops (for families of persons with disabilities)
- Public policy advocacy and Action Alert Network
- Self-advocacy support
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Circle of Friends
Orono Community Education
705 Old Crystal Bay Rd
P.O. Box 36
Long Lake, MN 55356
(952)449-8350
www.westonka.k12.mn.us/
addis.html
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Social/Recreational program for adults with mild developmental disabilities.
(see Circle of Friends - Westonka below for additional information)
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Circle of Friends
Westonka Community Education
5901 Sunnyfield Rd. E.
Minnetrista, MN 55364
(952)491-8045
www.westonka.k12.mn.us/
addis.html
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“Enables adults with disabilities to participate in established community education classes and activities; offers specific classes and activities for adults with disabilities; enhances the role of adults with disabilities in their communities; provides opportunities for personal growth, socialization, and recreation.”
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1-2 activities per month-usually dancing, plays, bowling, arts and crafts, volleyball, concerts, pizza parties, parks, theater, cooking, mini-golf, computer, etc.
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Courage Center
3915 Golden Valley Road
Minneapolis, MN 55422
763-520-0637
1-888-846-8253
www.courage.org
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“To empower people with physical disabilities to reach for their full potential in every aspect of life. We are guided by the vision that one day, all people will live, work, learn and play in a community based on abilities, not disabilities.” “Courage Center is a nationally known, not-for-profit rehabilitation and resource center for people with physical disabilities, brain injuries, speech or vision impairments, or hearing loss.”
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- Aquatic physical therapy
- Mental health and family support
- Pediatric and adolescent services
- Transitional rehabilitation residence
- Home and community rehab
- Vocational and community based services
- Leisure sports and recreation
- Assistive technology introduction
- Camping - residential and regional day camps
- Occupational therapy
- Speech therapy
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Chrysalis – A Center For Women
4432 Chicago Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55407
612-871-0118
www.chrysaliswomen.org
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“To empower women and their families to initiate personal and/or social change.” Chrysalis provides effective heal and human service programs to women, children and families.”
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- Chemical health
- Co-occuring disorders program
- Assessments program
- B.A.S.I.C.S. - substance abuse problems
- Family education (divorce education)
- Kids’ cocoon childcare
- Legal assistance for women
- Mental health clinic
- Professional and community education
v. Resources and referrals
- Support groups
- Tax clinic
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