Advocating Change Together (ACT) A disability rights
organization.
ARC Minnesota Advocacy and support for people with
developmental disabilities.
Association of Residential Resources in Minnesota (ARRM)
Association of providers of
residential and support services to Minnesota citizens with
developmental disabilities.
Direct Support Professionals Information for individuals
who provide residential, educational, and vocational services to
persons with disabilities.
Disability Information Network Advocacy for programs that
promote independence of children and adults with disabilities.
Down Syndrome: Health Issues News and information for
parents and professionals.
Family Village Lists of
disability-related resources.
Institute
on Community Integration (University of Minnesota)
Improving community services and social supports for
individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.
Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) Provides
health care, economic assistance, and other various services for
people in Minnesota.
Office of the Ombudsman for Mental Health & Mental Retardation
Assisting persons receiving services for: mental illness,
developmental disabilities, chemical dependency and emotional
disturbance.
PACER Center Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational
Rights.
The Arc of the United States
The national organization for people with mental retardation and
developmental disabilities.
Center for the Study of Autism Site on information,
resources and research on autism and other related autistic-like
disabilities.
Special Olympics Site on information, locations, and
competitions of the Special Olympics.
PICS Partnership of six organizations that helps make the
Consumer-Directed Support program. Site that gives training
information for people working with those who have disabilities.
National Association of QMRPs
Site to establish a strong resource for research, networking,
and addressing issues that concern Qualified Mental Retardation
Professionals.
Federal OSHA Site with information about Occupational
Safety and Health Administration.
The Council on Quality and
Leadership
An international organization to
create opportunities for people with disabilities.
Quality Mall A shopping site for people with disabilities.
