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

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.

Learn more about a specific topic and how to connect to additional resources and services. MORE INFORMATION Offers guidance over the phone and online about: * Workplace accommodations * Disability employment issues * The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and related laws * Self-employment options for people with disabilities * A to Z of disabilities and accommodations The Searchable Online Accommodation Resource allows people to identify options by type of disability, symptoms, or accommodations needed

Offers opportunities for people with disabilities to socialize and participate in activities MORE INFORMATION Programs available for people with disabilities to experience the outdoors. * Get information about accessibility in Department of Natural Resources (DNR) managed spaces * Learn about special DNR hunting, fishing and camping programs and places * Find out what permits and licenses are available for people with disabilities Some locations offer track chairs: all-terrain, electric powered chairs that can be used on designated trails within the park

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.

Offers opportunities for people with disabilities to socialize and participate in activities MORE INFORMATION With advance notice, will make efforts to respond to visitor's special needs at historical sites. Provides an online list of sites and relevant site accessibility and contact information.

Learn more about a specific topic and how to connect to additional resources and services. MORE INFORMATION Provides information, problem solving assistance and referrals for implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other related laws. Topics addressed include non-discrimination requirements in employment and the obligations of government and business to make programs and services accessible to and useable by people with disabilities. The Accessible Technology Initiative encourages incorporation of accessible information technology in Kindergarten-12th Grade (K-12) and post secondary school settings. Other types of professionals served include employers, local/state governments, architects and direct service providers.

Learn more about a specific topic and how to connect to additional resources and services. MORE INFORMATION The US Access Board is an independent federal agency. It works to make buildings, technology and other equipment accessible to people with disabilities. It provides: * Leadership in accessible design * Development of guidelines and standards on how to make things accessible * Information, training, and technical assistance on the rules about accessible design in new construction and alterations * Investigation of complaints from the public filed under the Architectural Barriers Act, which requires that federally-funded facilities be accessible

Provides lists of playgrounds throughout the U.S. - including Minnesota - that have inclusive and accessible features Other information: * Education about accessible play * Stories of how others built playgrounds * Resources on all aspects of designing and building a playground in your community, going beyond Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). * List of vendors to help design and build an accessible and inclusive playground

Learn more about a specific topic and how to connect to additional resources and services. MORE INFORMATION Disability-related information and referral resources for people of all ages representing local, regional, statewide and national resources.

Learn more about a specific topic and how to connect to additional resources and services. MORE INFORMATION Provides information about state projects that make transportation accessible to everyone This site also highlights resources that can help people get around in their community and the state, including: * Information about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) * Accommodations including interpreters or translators for Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) public meetings or documents * Construction accessibility guidance * Design guidance