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Contact Information
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Mission Statement
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Programs/Services
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PACER Center
8161 Normandale Blvd.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
952-838-9000
www.pacer.org
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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.
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- Parents helping parents
- Early childhood intervention
- Surrogate parent services
- Emotional and behavioral disorders and children’s mental health services
- Multicultural services
- American Indian Project
- Housing
- Count me in - puppet show
- Let’s prevent abuse
- Grandparents program
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Prader-Willi Syndrome Association
1-800-926-4797
www.pwsausa.org
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Dedicated to serving individuals affected by Prader Willi Syndrome (plus) their families, and interested professionals.
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- A toll-free telephone number for information and referrals
- A bimonthly newsletter, The Gathered View
- Publications and audiovisual presentations about PWS
- An annual national conference for families and professionals
- Research funding to expand knowledge and treatment options
- Representation on the international level
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State Services for the Blind
2200 University Avenue West
Suite 240
St. Paul, MN 55114
651-642-0500
www.mnssb.org
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State Services for the Blind provides training and education services to help a student who is blind or visually impaired prepare for and enter the world of work. Eligibility for the program is based on vision. Students are encouraged to apply when they turn 14. To apply either call State Services for the Blind or download an application from their website.
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- Information about vision loss
- Communication center
- Radio talking book network live
- Talking books
- Audio services
- Braille services
- Dial-in news
- Newsline
- Aids and devices
- Homestead tax credit
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Spina Bifida Association of Minnesota
P.O. Box 29323
Brooklyn Center, MN 55429
651-222-6395
www.sbaa.org
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To promote the prevention of Spina Bifida and to enhance the lives of all affected.
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- Toll free 800 information and referral services
- Bi-monthly newsletter, insights
- Legislative updates
- Conferences and educational symposium
- Adult network
- Scholarship fund
- Public awareness campaigns
- Advocacy
- Research fund
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Thunder Spirit Lodge
4026 Central Ave. NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
763-789-6385
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Tourette Syndrome Association of Minnesota
10249 Yellow Circle Drive
suite 103
Minnetonka, MN 55343
952-918-0350
tsa_mn.tripod.com
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To assist Minnesotans with Tourette Syndrome in achieving their fullest potential through education, support and public awareness program.
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- Information packets
- Education programs
- Links (resources and referrals)
- Phone resources
- Lending library
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Turner’s Syndrome Society
7109 Autumn Terrace
Eden Prairie, MN 55346
(952)937-9726
www.turner-syndrome-us.org
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The Turner Syndrome Society of the United States creates awareness, promotes research, and provides support for all persons touched by Turner Syndrome.
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- Conferences
- World wide organizations
- Resources and research
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United Cerebral Palsy of Minnesota, Inc.
1821 University Ave., 219S
St. Paul, MN 55104
651-646-7588
www.ucpmn.org
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UCPMN provides information services for people with cerebral palsy in transition. UCPMN lends argumentative communication devices to anyone who is non-verbal. The mission of UCPMN is to advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people with cerebral palsy.
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- Education
- Employment
- Health and wellness services
- Housing
- Parenting families
- Sports and leisure
- Transportation
- Travel
- Research
- Resource guide
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Vinland Center
Lake Independence
P.O. Box 308
Loretto, MN 55357
763-479-3555
www.vinlandcenter.org
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- Rehabilitation center
- Vocational rehabilitation
- Specially adapted chemical dependency treatment
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Volunteers of America of Minnesota
5905 Golden Valley Road #110
Golden Valley, MN 55422
763-546-3242
www.voamn.org
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National, nonprofit, spiritually based organization providing local human service programs and opportunities for individual and community involvement to enrich the lives of program participants and to make a significant difference in the community in which we serve.
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- Services for persons with special needs
- Children and their families
- Juvenile and adult ex-offenders
- Senior services
- Education
- Senior and family housing needs
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