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Developmental Disabilities Links and Resources
This list is intended to serve as a reference. Wright County does not endorse or promote any specific agency or product. Assistive Devices/Products
Assistive Devices/ProductsAblenet - 800-322-0956 Access to Recreation - 800-634-4351 Achievement Products - 800-373-4699 Adaptive Mall - 800-371-2778 Allegro Medical - 800-861-3211 Assistive Technology of MN - Nonprofit organization that provides access to life changing equipment for people with disabilities. Assistive Technology Resources - Helpful resources through the Courage Center. Autism Resource Network, Inc. - 952-988-0088 Autism Shopper - This company was founded by a mother from Minnesota who has a child with autism. The products are high quality and modified to meet individual needs. The company offers mainly visual/ PECS communication products and social stories, but has other products available as well. Beyond Play - 877-428-1244 Cozy Calm - Weighted blankets of all sizes. Enabling Devices - 800-832-8697 Flag House - 800-793-7900 Freedom of Speech - A provider of Assistive Technology Solutions for people with and without disabilities. FOS specializes in Learning Disabilities, Dyslexia, Blindness, Low Vision, Braille, Accessible Door Openers and Environmental Control Systems. Gillette Children’s Assistive Technology House Calls - Offers a variety of adapted living aids among other services. Integrations - 800-850-8603 Kaplan - 800-334-2014 Lakeshore - 800-428-4414 Mayer-Johnson, Inc. - 800-588-4548 MN Star Program - Funding sources for assistive technology. Professional Development Programs - 651-439-8865 Pyramid Educational Products, Inc. - 320-894-9155 Quilted Illusions - Weighted quilts, weighted vests, weighted animals, and texture quilts among other products. Made to order (size, style, and fabric). Rifton Equipment - 800-571-8198 Social Learning - 800-777-6636 South Paw Enterprises, Inc. - 800-228-1698 Sportime Abilitations - 800-850-8602 Super Duper Publications - 800-277-8737 TFH Fun and Achievement - 800-467-6222 Therapro - 800-257-5376 Therapy Shoppe - 800-261-5590 TotSAFE - 586-493-5397 Woodbine House - 800-843-7323 AutismAlexander Center - Provides diagnostic, treatment, consultation, and educational services to children and adolescents with special needs. Autism Resource Directory - Listing of many specialists who have been recommended by families of children with special needs. Autism Resource Network - A one of a kind book store that is packed with merchandise and information for individuals with ASD and those who love, care for, and educate them. Autism Shopper - This company was founded by a mother from Minnesota who has a child with autism. The products are high quality and modified to meet individual needs. The company offers mainly visual/ PECS communication products and social stories, but has other products available as well. Autism Society of MN - Serving the needs of Minnesotans with autism and their families through advocacy, education, and public awareness. Autism Speaks - Committed to raising public awareness about Autism. Autism Spectrum Disorder Summary Behavioral Dimensions - Provides Intensive Behavioral Intervention services for children with autism, as well as Behavioral Consultation for individuals with developmental disabilities. Do 2 Learn - Games, songs, communication cards, print resources, print free PECS, and information for special needs. Fraser Community Services - Fraser is a nationally renowned nonprofit organization which services children of all abilities and adults with special needs through comprehensive education, health care, and housing services. Minnesota Autism Center - The center offers a full range of services to families facing Autism. Wisconsin Early Autism Project - An organization specializing in ABA therapy. Wright County Autism Task Force Efforts and Initiatives Crisis ServicesAmerican Red Cross - Humanitarian organization, led by volunteers, that provides relief to victims of Disaster and helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.Anna Maries - Dedicated to providing safe shelter, support, and referral services for battered women and their children. Catholic Charities - Helps families and individuals overcome tragedy, poverty, and other life challenges. Central MN Sexual Assault Center - 800-237-5090 - 24-hour crisis intervention center for victims of all forms of sexual violence. Crisis Nursery - 763-271-1681 or 763-682-7410 (during business hours 8-4:30) or 800-965-1430--long distance (after business hours) - Confidential and free 24 hour service that is available to help support families in the Wright County area with children Birth through 12 years of age who are stressed or in crisis and need someone to talk to about possible resources, referrals, support services or temporary emergency child care. Crisis Nursery uses licensed daycare or foster care homes. Rivers of Hope - Rivers of Hope strives to positively impact the dynamics of domestic violence, and to empower victims to move beyond survival through legal and general advocacy, education and interagency collaboration. Education/SchoolsBuffalo - Montrose – Hanover School District Dassel – Cokato School District Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) - A place for you & your child to play & learn. Howard Lake -Waverly -Winsted School District IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) - Aims to improve the educational outcomes for children with disabilities. It links families, advocates, and self-advocates to information about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). PACER Center - May be able to help resolve disagreements between families and schools. St. Michael-Albertville School District Wright County Community Action (WCCA) - 320-963-6500 – Headstart program. Wright County Help Me Grow (Early Intervention Services) - Provides assessment and services to children with special needs and their families. To refer a child, call 1-800-286-6331or 763-682-6361. FinancialBridge to Benefits - This site has an eligibility screening tool that allows people to enter income, household size, etc., to tell them if they may be eligible for various programs (food support, Medical Assistance, Child Care Assistance, etc.). The site also provides contact information for county agencies and links to the forms people need to complete to apply for these programs. Disability Benefits 101 - This site gives you tools and information on employment, health coverage, and benefits. You can plan ahead and learn how work and benefits go together. Emergency Assistance - Through the Wright County Financial Services Department - 763-682-7429 (main desk). Energy Assistance Program - Through Wright County Community Action (WCCA) - 320-963-6500. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Assistance with common tax questions. Mothers and Children (MAC) & Nutrition Assistance Program for Seniors (NAPS) - 800-362-3667, ext. 7481. MAC/NAPS is a supplemental food and nutrition program that is designed to provide healthy and nutritious commodity food products each month to eligible individuals. Social Security & SSI - See website for further information and application instructions. Salvation Army (Buffalo contact) - 763-682-8941 Salvation Army Heatshare - 320-252-4552 or 800-220-4850 TEFRA Parental Fee Estimator - Estimates monthly parental fee for participants accessing Medical Assistance through the TEFRA program. Women Infants & Children (WIC) - 320-963-6500 - Nutrition education program that provides supplemental foods promoting good health for pregnant, breast-feeding, and postpartum women, infants, and children up to age five. Wright County Community Action (WCCA) - 320-963-6500 Wright County Financial Services Department - 763-682-7429 (main desk) Wright County Food Shelves and Clothing Centers - List of local food shelves and clothing centers. Funding for Equipment/ServicesFirst Hand - First Hand assists individual children (under age 21) with health-related needs when insurance and other financial resources have been exhausted. Foundation for Challenged Children - 320-587-7872 - Provide funding to purchase equipment that insurance and governmental programs will not cover, such as learning and developmental tools and equipment. MN Council of Non-profit Agencies - A listing of non-profit organizations throughout Minnesota. MN Star Program - Funding available for assistive technology. United Cerebral Palsy - Information and resources for individuals with cerebral palsy. Government/LegislationInternal Revenue Service (IRS) - Assistance with common tax questions. MN Department of Human Services MN Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities - Mission is to provide information, education, and training to build knowledge, develop skills, and change attitudes that will lead to increased independence, productivity, self determination, integration and inclusion for people with developmental disabilities and their families. MN Statutes, Laws, and Rules - Minnesota Statutes, Session Laws, and Rules are compiled by the Office of Revisor of Statutes. Social Security & SSI - See website for further information and application instructions. HousingMN Housing Finance Agency - Addresses Minnesota's basic housing needs and helps to build stronger communities.MN Mortgage Foreclosure Prevention Association - Provides support, networking, information and education in the field of foreclosure prevention. Refinance & Mortgage Guide for People with Disabilities - This guide seeks to provide the reader with the most relevant and essential resources needed to navigate the myriad of red tape and sometimes rigid processes regularly associated with real estate purchases. It also aims to educate you. US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) - HUD's mission is to increase homeownership, support community development and increase access to affordable housing free from discrimination. Wright County Community Action (WCCA) - 320-963-6500 Information and ReferralDisability Minnesota - Provides a single entry point to over 100 Minnesota state agency programs, products, and services that are devoted to the range of disability issues. Minnesota Children with Special Health Needs (MCSHN) - Information and Referral Line can link you with agencies in your area that provide the health services you need. Minnesota Help - Online directory of services designed to help people in Minnesota identify resources such as human services, information and referral, financial assistance, and other forms of aid and assistance within Minnesota. Minnesota Yellow Pages for Kids with Disabilities LegalMid-Minnesota Legal Assistance - Click on St. Cloud Area Legal Services for local information. MN Disability Law Center - Addresses the unique legal needs of persons with disabilities.Medical/Mental Health/DentalAlexander Center - Provides diagnostic, treatment, consultation, and educational services to children and adolescents with special needs. American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry - Search tool to help locate a pediatric dentist in your area. Autism Resource Directory - Listing of many specialists who have been recommended by families of children with special needs. Central MN Mental Health Center - 763-682-4400 Children's Hospitals and Clinics Dentistry for Children - 320-257-3380 or 877-KID-TUTH – Offices in Monticello, Sartell, and Princeton. Dentistry for Children and Adolescents - 952-831-4400 - Offices in Edina, Minnetonka and Burnsville. Excel Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy and Speech Therapy. Office located in Buffalo. Fairview Clinics and Hospitals Family Counseling Center - 763-682-5420 Kidtalk - Speech and Occupational therapies. Office located in Victoria, MN. Kurt J. King D.D.S., M.S.D. - 952-831-4400 - Office located in Edina. Mark Pokorney, D.D.S. - Buffalo Dental Group - 763-682-2363. Monica Kennard, D.D.S. - 952-475-3135 - Office located in Wayzata. North Memorial Pediatric Rehabilitation - Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy. NovaCare - Physical and Occupational therapies. Offices located throughout MN including Monticello. Park Nicollet Alexander Center - Nationally recognized leader for the care of children with behavioral and developmental problems. Sister Kenney Rehabilitation - Speech, Occupational, and Physical Therapies offered through the Buffalo Hospital(Allina) and Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids (Kenney Kids). SPOT Rehabilitation - Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy, Aquatic Therapy, and Occupational Therapy in St. Cloud. St. David's Child Development & Family Services - Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Feeding Therapy. The Smile Center - Dental clinic in Big Lake that accepts Medical Assistance and most other insurances. This is not an all-inclusive listing. For a more complete listing, see the AuSM Resource Directory (listed above) or your local phone book. Miscellaneous ResourcesBright Futures - Dedicated to promoting and improving the health and well-being of infants, children, and adolescents. Disability Minnesota - Provides a single entry point to over 100 Minnesota state agency programs, products, and services that are devoted to the range of disability issues. Do 2 Learn - Games, songs, communication cards, print resources, print free PECS, and information for special needs. Faith in Action of Wright County - Faith in Action is an interfaith volunteer care-giving organization that connects volunteers to their neighbors in need. Healthy Start Grow Smart - Downloadable and printable booklets on caring for your child. There are booklets for ages birth through 12 months. LOVE Inc. - Helping people in need through churches, community agencies, and volunteers. Some of the ministries include; clothing, school supplies, transportation, personal care, furniture, transitional housing, car ministry, bedding/linens, sewing/knitting, good neighbor, mentoring. National Organization for Rare Disorders - Online database of rare diseases. Respite/Childcare/Camps/TravelCamp Courage - 320-963-3121 - Camp for children and adults with physical disabilities, sensory/language impairments, and other disabilities or illnesses. Located in rural Maple Lake. Camp Friendship/Friendship Ventures - Non-profit agency that creates unique educational, recreational, and social opportunities for people of all ages with developmental disabilities. Located in rural Annandale. Child Care Choices - Resource & Referral on daycares for children. Crisis Nursery - 763-682-7410 (during business hours 8-4:30) or 800-965-1430 (after business hours)– Confidential and free 24 hour service that is available to help support families in the Wright County area with children Birth through 12 years of age who are stressed or in crisis and need someone to talk to about possible resources, referrals, support services or temporary emergency child care. Crisis Nursery uses licensed daycare or foster care homes. Dakota Communities, Inc. - 651-270-3928 - Offers weekend respite getaways. Foster Care Providers - Foster care providers are licensed through the county. Your Developmental Disabilities case manager can consult with the foster care licensor to find a home that would be able to provide respite care. Off the Beaten Path, Inc. - 800-221-3155 – Provides economical vacations for developmentally disabled ambulatory adults. Pathways to Community - 612-436-0060 – Offers summer camp, after school programs, and weekend overnight activities for adults and children over 10 years of age. St. David's Child Development & Family Services - Pre-school respite care program. Located in Crystal or Minnetonka. Support/AdvocacyArc - Providing 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 of Wright County - 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. Courage Center - An organization that empowers people with Physical Disabilities to reach their full potential in every aspect of life. Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services - Offer 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 & 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. Wright County Support Groups - Lists all of the support groups in and around Wright County. Therapeutic HorsebackFreedom Farm - Therapeutic riding incorporating sensory, cognitive, and social stimulation to build skills and confidence. Located in Waverly. Hoofbeats and Heartbeats - 763-441-2274 – An equestrian learning center dedicated to providing therapeutic riding activities and teaching proper horse care and management to individuals with emotional and physical disabilities, elderly, and youth. Facility located between Monticello and Otsego. Sharadise Therapeutics - 763-360-4117 (Shari Mangas) – Facility located in rural Monticello (near Lake Maria State Park). We Can Ride - Therapeutic horseback riding for disabled children and adults. They have five facilities including; Minnetonka, Independence, Waconia, Delano, and Marine on St. Croix. Transition/GuardianshipCourage Center Driver Assessment and Training Program - Drivers assessment and training. Guardianship/Conservatorship Forms Independent Lifestyles, Inc. (ILICIL) - A team promoting independence and choices for people with disabilities. MN Association for Guardianship and Conservatorship - Nonprofit organization founded in 1989 to explore substitute decision-making for vulnerable individuals. Project C3 - Resources in MN for transition age kids. It has a search engine where you can select housing, employment, financial aid, recreation, family services, and then select the area you are living in and it will pull up these resources. Ridgewater College - Offers an occupational skills program. Click on Programs and Courses and then Occupational Skills program. Social Security & SSI - See website for further information and application instructions. VocationalATHC - 320-485-4763 – Offers a variety of vocational rehabilitation services and a day training and habilitation program. Central MN Jobs and Training Services - 800-284-7425 - Since their beginning in 1984 as Private Industry Council 5, Central Minnesota Jobs and Training Services Inc. (CMJTS) has been passionate about providing quality training and job placement services to their customers in central Minnesota. Throughout their 11-county region, job seekers-adults, youth, entry-level, career-changers, low-income, and dislocated workers-receive professional career guidance based on their individual circumstances, economic self-sufficiency needs, and local labor market demands. Functional Industries - 763-682-4336 - Community rehabilitation service provider that provides job placement, career planning, and other employment services as well as a day treatment and rehabilitation program. Opportunity Partners - Opportunity Partners supports choices for people with disabilities through innovative services and strategic collaborations, assisting those we serve to live, learn, and work - adding value to their lives and communities. Options Inc. - 763-263-3684 - Provides job placement, training and support for individual job placements through a licensed Supported Employment Service, a day training and habilitation program and a limited work placement and support service. Project C3 - Resources in MN for transition age kids. It has a search engine where you can select housing, employment, financial aid, recreation, family services, and then select the area you are living in and it will pull up these resources. Rehabilitative Services - Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) is for people with disabilities who need our services to prepare for work or to find and keep a job.
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