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Steve Huisken
Employment [email protected]
Disability Resources:Greater Minnesota
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ADHD Resources
www.help4adhd.org Toll-free at 1-800-233-4050
The Centers for Disease Controls and Prevention supports the National Resource Center (NRC) on AD/HD, a program of Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD). The NRC is a national information resource center dedicated to providing evidence-based information about ADHD to the public.
If you have a question about ADHD for yourself, your child, or a family member, contact:
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Alzheimer’s Association of MN-ND
More than 5 million Americans now have Alzheimer’s disease. Although symptoms vary widely, the first problem may be forgetfulness severe enough to affect their work, lifelong hobbies, or social life. Unless it is diagnosed and treated, it will progress with age.
www.alzmndak.org/
Helpline at 1-800-232-0851
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Business Leadership Network
An employer-led venture that promotes best practices to enhance employment opportunities for candidates with disabilities.
www.usbln.org
Minnesota has an active BLN chapter centered in the Twin Cities which meets regularly, and sponsors mentorship, networking and training events.
www.mnbln.org
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Center for Mental Health Services
Mental health information related to U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services (HHS) research, programs, policies, and media
campaigns and highlights the latest research findings and policy
efforts. The link below has resources specific to Minnesota.
http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/publications/allpubs/stateresourcegui
des/Minnesota01.asp
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Chartbook on Disability in the US
InfoUse, funded by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, has a
wealth of useful data and organization links:
www.infouse.com/disabilitydata/disability/
Mental Health and Disability (2004)Women and Disability
(1999)Work and Disability
(1998)Disability in the U.S.
(1996)
www.infouse.com/disabilitydata/organizations/index.php
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Job Accommodation Network
A free service of the Office of Disability Employment PolicyU.S. Department of Labor.
www.jan.wvu.edu/
1-800-526-7234 (V)
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Mental Health Association of MN
The Mental Health Association of Minnesota is an advocacy organization that helps individuals find access to services, or problem-solve a situation, on a one-to-one basis.
www.mentalhealthmn.org
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MN Department of Education—Special Education
An agency overseeing birth to age 21 programs and services: early childhood intervention and special education services, secondary transition services, mental health, care and treatment, and third party reimbursement available to children and youth with disabilities. Also many links:
www.Education.state.mn.us/MDE/learning_support/Special_Education/index.html
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MN State Council on Disability
Minnesota’s comprehensive resource for lawmakers, agencies, non-profits, businesses and individuals with disabilities.
http://www.state.mn.us/portal/mn/jsp/home.do?agency=MSCOD
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Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP)
ODEP provides national leadership by developing and influencing disability-related employment policy and practice affecting the employment of people with disabilities.
www.dol.gov/odep/
U.S. Department of Labor
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US Chamber of Commerce
The Center for Workforce Preparation is an affiliate of the US Chamber of Commerce with helpful information for employers who hire workers with disabilities.
www.uschamber.com/cwp
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Other ResourcesBrain Injury Association of MN www.braininjurymn.orgDepartment of Economic Security www.mnwfc.org/rehabState Services for the Blind www.mnwfc.org/ssbPACER Center www.pacer.orgCourage Center www.courage.orgLearning Disabilities Association of MN www.ldaminnesota.orgVision Loss Resources www.visionlossresources.orgMinnesota Resource Center www.rmrc-mn.orgDeafBlind Services Minnesota www.dbsm.orgAutism Society of MN www.ausm.orgUnited Cerebral Palsy of Central MN www.ucp.org/ucp_local.cfm/91Lupus Foundation of MN www.lupusmn.orgMuscular Dystrophy Association www.mdausa.orgMultiple Sclerosis Society of MN www.mnm.nationalmssociety.orgFederal Government Info www.disabilityinfo.govChronic Fatigue & Immune Dysfunction Syndrome Association
www.cfids.orgSupport Groups
http://www.therapeuticresources.com/supportminnesota.html
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Community Resources
“What’s right about America is that although we have a mess of problems, we have great capacity – intellect and resources – to do something about them.”
Henry Ford II
