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This agency provides counseling, training, job skills and job placement services for eligible people with disabilities. Services vary according to individual needs. Each community partner operates under a Professional and Technical Contract with the State of Minnesota and has job related services on their contract that are specific to their organization. More information can be found on the Community Partners website.

This program provides medical equipment/supplies and/or assistive technology at no cost for a certain loan period. The items available can vary by program, and may include Durable Medical Equipment (DME). MORE INFORMATION Options offers equipment designed for those with disabilities: * A free equipment loan program with items such as walkers, wheelchairs, power chairs, canes, reachers, transfer benches, raised toilet seats * Swap Shop offers items for sale, give always, and a place to ask for needed items Options accepts donations of new or gently-used equipment to loan.

Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION Empowering people to make choices and have input in all aspects of their lives. Assistance and/or representation in obtaining access to benefits, services and programs. Provides information on any disability-related topic, referrals to appropriate agencies and programs, and assistance in applying for services. * Information about disability-related topics * Referrals to agencies and programs * Help to apply for services * How to find accessible and affordable housing * Rights and responsibilities * Options to make personal decisions to be in charge of their own lives Organization led by people with disabilities. Freedom works toward equality and inclusion for people with disabilities through programs of empowerment, community education and systems change. Businesses, agencies and families can contact Freedom for information about accessibility, disability rights laws and how to be respectful of people with disabilities.

Case managers help people to plan, access, evaluate and coordinate services from their service providers. Plans are customized to each person's own needs and preferences. Learn more about case management costs that are covered through waivers in the Community-Based Service Manual. MORE INFORMATION Assistance is provided for people who are living in a nursing home or an Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) to move into the community.

Learn more about this service when paid for under the waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual.

Offers opportunities for people with disabilities to socialize and participate in activities MORE INFORMATION Provides many activities for people with disabilities including: * Outdoor activities including a deer hunt, fishing, hiking, nature watching * Picnics, dancing, outings

Disability Hub MN connects you to information and community resources, helps you understand your benefits, and helps you plan for your best life. Hub staff listen to your needs, explore options with you and provide the information you need to make informed decisions. The Hub can help you with: * Health insurance options * Housing and home care options * Employment options and how that can affect benefits * Life planning, education, and goals * Community involvement Disability Hub MN is managed by the Department of Human Services Disability Services Division, and the service is delivered through a contract with the Metropolitan Center for Independent Living (MCIL) and the Southeastern Minnesota Center for Independent Living (SEMCIL). All Hub services are person-centered, private and confidential.

Coordinated activities are provided to students to teach the knowledge and skills needed for post-school activities. This can include such things as employment, further education and training, community experiences or living independently. MORE INFORMATION Youth transition services prepares individuals for: * Employment * College * Living on your own * Life skills

Coordinated activities are provided to students to teach the knowledge and skills needed for post-school activities. This can include such things as employment, further education and training, community experiences or living independently. MORE INFORMATION Works with youth with disabilities on skill building and locating resources to assist them in transitioning from high school into post-secondary education, employment or to their own apartment

Program that helps veterans understand and obtain benefits they are entitled to by law. Help can cover topics such as: * Eligibility requirements * Payment processes * Beneficiary rights * Certificate/forms assistance * Consultation and advice * Advocacy and legal assistance to make sure benefits are obtained MORE INFORMATION Staff will work closely with Veteran service providers to assist individuals and their families with navigating the system so they can receive the benefits they are entitled to. Basic Services include: * Budgeting and money management * Benefits management * Social Security assistance * Locate housing * Interview and job skills * Problem solving skills * Independent living skills * Self-advocacy * Social recreation

Learn more about this service when paid for under the waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual.

Adaptations to your home to remove barriers for people with disabilities or age-related concerns. Modifications may include wheelchair ramps, grab bars, door widening, lowering countertops and other changes to make life easier and safer. Work can range from simple changes, like replacing doorknobs with pull handles, to major structural projects such as bathroom re-design. Learn more about home accessibility modification costs that are covered through waivers in the Community-Based Service Manual. MORE INFORMATION Works with homeowners to design and build an affordable and functional residential ramp. Builds wood, modular metal and temporary suitcase ramp types.

A peer mentor is an individual with a disability that has been trained to help consumers locate community resources, identify individual goals and make adjustments to a newly acquired or progressive disability. Offers both 1:1 goal-based peer support and support groups. Support groups are created based on feedback and requests from individuals.

Program that helps people understand and successfully complete forms, paperwork or documents that are required to receive benefits or services MORE INFORMATION Staff will explain programs and services, assist on how to access the programs, and explain how to successfully use the programs to give the assistance needed.

Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION * Individual consumer advocacy - staff work with you to understand your rights and obtain the support services you need to live independently * Community advocacy - staff, board members, and volunteers initiating activities to make changes in the community that make it easier for all persons with disabilities to live more independently

A Personal Care Assistant (PCA) is a trained worker who helps people that need support to take care of their day-to-day activities and who are on a state program (Medical Assistance, waiver programs, or Alternative Care). Personal assistance services help individuals live and work within their own communities. PCAs help people who need support to take care of daily living needs because of disease, a disabling condition, or complications related to aging. Personal care assistance services must be deemed medically necessary as determined by an assessment. The assessment must find that the person needs help to complete at least one of eight activities of daily living or exhibit Level 1 behavior. The four categories of services that a person can receive assistance in are: * Activities of Daily Living: eating, toileting, grooming, dressing, bathing, transferring (such as getting in and out of bed), mobility, and positioning * Health-related functions, which, under state law, can be delegated or assigned by a licensed health care professional to be performed by a PCA * Instrumental Activities of Daily Living: meal planning and preparation, managing finances, shopping for essential items, performing essential household chores, communication by telephone and other media, and participating in the community * Redirection and intervention for behavior including observation and monitoring If you are enrolled in Medical Assistance, a waiver program, or Alternative Care, there are two possible ways that you may receive PCA services in Minnesota: * You may select an individual worker (where you are responsible for hiring, supervising and firing) * You may hire a home care agency who selects and oversees your worker If you choose to hire your own workers, you will also choose a PCA Choice provider (usually a home health agency) as a fiscal intermediary. The PCA Choice provider is responsible for billing the Department of Human Services (DHS) for PCA services and paying your PCA workers. PCA has begun transitioning to Community First Services and Supports (CFSS). Individuals currently using PCA will transition to CFSS at their next reassessment.

This agency acts as a fiscal intermediary for the Personal Care Assistant (PCA) Choice program. PCA Choice is a service option for people receiving PCA services through Medical Assistance (MA), MA waiver programs or the Alternative Care program. If electing to use this option, the person receiving the services is the employer of their workers and responsible for employment related tasks. In order to participate, the person using PCA Choice (or a responsible party) must designate a PCA Choice Agency to act as a fiscal intermediary. The fiscal intermediary takes care of billing the Department of Human Services (DHS) for the PCA services and paying the PCA. A PCA is a trained worker who helps people that need support to take care of their day-to-day activities and who are on a state program (Medical Assistance, MA waiver programs, or Alternative Care). Personal assistance services help individuals live and work within their own communities. PCAs assist people who need support to take care of daily living needs because of disease, a disabling condition, or complications related to aging. Under the PCA Choice Option, the care recipient is responsible for: * Entering into a written agreement with the PCA Choice agency * Finding, hiring/firing and training PCA staff * Developing a care plan, with help from qualified professional if needed * Monitoring and evaluating PCA staff * Arranging for back-up PCA staff, if needed * Scheduling PCAs * Supervising PCA staff The PCA Choice Agency (fiscal intermediary) is responsible for: * Applying for the criminal check for PCA staff and qualified professional * Enrolling PCA staff with DHS * Billing for PCA and qualified professional services * Maintaining the required liability insurance for PCAs and qualified professionals * Maintaining the written agreements for all PCA staff, qualified professionals, and responsible parties * Paying and withholding taxes for PCA staff and the qualified professional PCA Choice has begun transitioning to Community First Services and Supports (CFSS). Individuals currently using PCA Choice will transition to CFSS at their next reassessment.

Learn more about this service when paid for under the waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual.

Learn more about a specific topic and how to connect to additional resources and services. MORE INFORMATION Offers assistance and referrals to access services, supports, benefits, assistive technology, housing, personal assistance services, and other resources

Offers opportunities for people with disabilities to socialize and participate in activities MORE INFORMATION Offers social and educational opportunities for people with all types of disabilities Social activities include: * Social activities and community activities * Adaptive martial arts classes for people of any types of disabilities, beginner to advanced * Peer support groups and discussion groups * Dinner, craft and movie clubs

Program that helps people understand and successfully complete forms, paperwork or documents that are required to receive benefits or services MORE INFORMATION Staff will explain programs and services, assist on how to access the programs, and explain how to successfully use the programs to give the assistance needed.

DB101 is a quick, easy and safe way to learn how work and benefits can go together to help increase income for people with disabilities. It's private (confidential) and using DB101 will not affect your benefits. Anyone can use DB101, but DB101 is designed specifically for Minnesotans with disabilities on disability benefits, ages 13 - 64. Disability Benefits 101 (DB101) helps people: * Learn more about disability benefits * See how benefits and income might change with a job * Explore work incentives * Learn from people's stories * Set work goals and plan next steps * Prepare for job changes DB101 is a tool of the Disability Hub MN™ System. Disability Hub MN is managed by the Department of Human Services Disability Services Division, and the service is delivered through a contract with the Metropolitan Center for Independent Living (MCIL) and the Southeastern Minnesota Center for Independent Living (SEMCIL).

This program provides medical equipment/supplies and/or assistive technology at no cost for a certain loan period. The items available can vary by program, and may include Durable Medical Equipment (DME). MORE INFORMATION Options offers equipment designed for those with disabilities: * A free equipment loan program with items such as walkers, wheelchairs, power chairs, canes, reachers, transfer benches, raised toilet seats * Swap Shop offers items for sale, give always, and a place to ask for needed items Options accepts donations of new or gently-used equipment to loan.

Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION Provided on an individual, community, and systems level. Consumers can request assistance in advocating for specific needs or services.

Learn more about a specific topic and how to connect to additional resources and services. MORE INFORMATION Offers assistance and referrals to access services, supports, benefits, assistive technology, housing, personal assistance services, and other resources