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Assistive Technology of MN – DBA Equip A Life
Equip A Life supports access to adaptive equipment, related supports/training and financing for devices. Access to Telework is a loan based program focused on the equipment needs of business owners, home based employment and unique situations.
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 310, Maple Plain, MN 55359
Office Address: 5563 Pioneer Creek Dr, Maple Plain, MN 55359
Website:
www.equipalife.org
Email:
info@equipalife.org
Phone: (763) 479-8239
Toll-free: (866) 535-8239
Fax: (763) 479-8243

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CCP Works! – Cooperating Community Programs
CCP Works! provides one to one employment and training services to individuals with disabilities with the goal of finding real work and real pay. Working one to one with each person allows to provide highly customized and personal support. Hours of service can be adjusted based on your individual needs and can include evenings and weekends.
Contact: Amy Winscher
Address: 1885 University Ave. Suite 190, St. Paul, MN 55104
Website:
www.theccpinc.com/employment_support.aspxwww
Email:
awinscher@theccpinc.com
Phone: (651) 379-9744

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Chrestomathy, Inc.
Chrestomathy has 25 years of experience in working with individuals with intellectual disabilities and high needs. Chrestomathy's mission is to facilitate useful learning by utilizing behavioral expertise and professional skill in a therapeutic work environment.
Address: 7465 Eden Prairie Road; Eden Prairie, MN 55346
Website:
www.chrestomathyinc.org
Email:
linda@chrestomathyinc.org
Phone: (952) 974-0339
Fax: (952) 974-0307

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Community Connections Partnership (CCP)
We have an endless commitment to provide individualized, innovative vocational services to support individuals in community life.
Career Assessment, Job Search and Training, Advocacy, Life Skills:
Contact: Laurie Tazelaar-Williams
Address: 5100 Gamble Drive Ste. 460; St. Louis Park, MN 55416
Website:
www.communityconnectionspartnership.org
Phone: (763) 540-6833 x302

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Community Involvement Programs (CIP)
CIP provides innovative, employment-focused supports to assist adults with a wide range of disabilities to find and maintain regular employment at regular businesses and at fair wages.
CIP also provides supports to adults with disabilities who have transitioned from their working lives into retirement, or who have developed age-related disorders (e.g. early onset Alzheimer’s disease).
Employment and Community Supports:
Jolene Thibedeau Boyd - Director, 612-353-4595 ext. 101
Employment Manager: Megan Zeiliger - Employment Manager, 612-353-4595 ext. 102
Linda Dyre – Retirement Services, 952-851-6187
Website:
www.cipmn.org

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Cooperating Community Programs (CCP)
CCP supports people with disabilities in creating satisfying lifestyles. Services include: In-Home, Respite, Residential, DT&H, Supported Employment, Consumer Directed Services, and Contracted Case Management.
Address: 1885 University Avenue West, Suite 190, St. Paul, MN 55104
Website:
http://www.theccpinc.com/
Email:
jrentschler@theccpinc.com
Phone: (651) 503-8618

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Courage Center
Courage Center's vocational experts will assist in developing an individual service plan, and identify assistive technologies needed to help a person succeed in work or schoool. We provide training to develop or strengthen computer-and job-related skills and to build self-esteem. Employment Services are also available to help a person secure and retain employment in a satisfying job.
Address: 3915 Golden Valley Road, Minneapolis, MN
Website:
www.CourageCenter.org
Phone: (763) 520-0564
Toll-free: (888) 846-8253
TTY/TDD: (763) 520-0245

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East Suburban Resources, Inc.
East Suburban Resources, Inc., is a private, nonprofit agency supporting adults with developmental disabilities and other special needs in community-based employment.
Address: 1754 Washington Avenue, Stillwater, MN 55082
Website:
www.esrworks.org
Email:
esr@esrworks.org
Phone: (651) 351-0190

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Goodwill/Easter Seals Minnesota
Goodwill/Easter Seals Minnesota is a non-profit organization that provides job skills training for people with disabilities and other barriers to employment. Our core services/programs include: Transitional Employment, Skills Training, Placement/Advancement and Retention.
Website:
www.goodwilleasterseals.org/
Phone: (651) 379-5800
Fax: (651) 379-5803

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Kaposia Inc.
Kaposia invests in the prosperity of people with disabilities and the profitability of our partners.
Address: 380 East Lafayette Freeway South Ste 212; St. Paul, MN 55107
Website:
www.kaposia.com
Email:
jalexander@kaposia.com
Phone: (651) 224-6974
TTY/TDD: (651) 224-6974
Fax: (651) 224-7249

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Lifetrack Resources – Minneapolis
Lifetrack Resources is a non-profit human services organization with a mission to work together to develop the strengths within children, families and adults facing the greatest life challenges and helps people create a better life through our focus on Child & Family Healthy Development and Employment & Economic Opportunity.
Address: 2218 Central Ave. NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418
Website:
www.lifetrackresources.org
Email:
mail@lifetrackresources.org
Phone: (612) 788-8855
Fax: (612) 788-8577

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Lifetrack Resources – St. Paul
Lifetrack Resources is a non-profit human services organization with a mission to work together to develop the strengths within children, families and adults facing the greatest life challenges and helps people create a better life through our focus on Child & Family Healthy Development and Employment & Economic Opportunity.
Address: 709 University Ave. West, St. Paul, MN 55104
Website:
http://www.lifetrackresources.org
Email:
mail@lifetrackresources.org
Phone: (651) 227-8471
TTY/TDD: (651) 227-3779
Fax: (651) 227-0621
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Lifeworks Services, Inc.
Lifeworks is a nonprofit organization that helps people with disabilities live fuller lives that are integrated into the flow of community experience through employment at area businesses, social enrichment opportunities, and customized support services.
Address: 2965 Lone Oak Drive Ste 160; Eagan, MN 55121
Phone: (651) 454-2732
Toll-free: (866) 454-2732
TTY/TDD: (651) 365-3736
Fax: (651) 454-3174
Website:
www.lifeworks.org
Facebook:
LifeworksMN

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Merrick, Inc.
Merrick, Inc., is a Day Training & Habilitation, Supported Employment Services, and Ticket-To-Work provider located in Ramsey County, as well as a Limited-Use Vendor through Minnesota's Vocational Rehabilitation division. We are dedicated to serving adults with developmental disabilities by providing supports that offer meaningful vocational options, enhance personal skills, empower choice making, and expand participation in the community.
Address: 3210 Labore Road; Vadnais Heights, MN 55110
Website:
www.merrickinc.org
Email:
suewh@merrickinc.org
Phone: (651) 789-6231
Fax: (651) 773-9960

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Metro Work Center, Inc.
A resource for adults with disabilities living in the core of Minneapolis or St. Paul. We assist persons in accessing their community and work options.
Address: 2730 East 31st St; Minneapolis, MN 55406
Website:
www.metroworkcenter.org
Email:
ccrowley@metroworkcenter.org
Phone: (612) 729-7381
TTY/TDD: (612) 729-7381
Fax: (612) 729-7382

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Midway Training Services
Midway Training Services (MTS) advances the career and life goals of people with disabilities. MTS provides employment opportunities and life skills training to people who have a range of abilities. With five branches and customized employment-MTS makes choices happen!
Website:
www.midwaytraining.org/
Phone: (651) 641-0709
Fax: (651) 641-0976

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Midwest Special Services, Inc.
Midwest Special Services, Inc. (MSS) empowers adults with disabilities to achieve their full potential and greater independence through individualized programs and services. MSS offers Day Training & Habilitation and Vocational Rehabilitation programs with specialized services for seniors and adults with Autism, and extensive Creative Arts Program. Bringing Together People & Possibilities for 60 years.
Address: 900 Ocean Street; St. Paul, MN 55106
Website:
www.mwsservices.org
Phone: (651) 778-1000
TTY/TDD: (651) 772-8592
Fax: (651) 772-4352

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Minnesota Diversified Industries (MDI)
We exist to serve people with disabilities by offering progressive development and employment opportunities in competitive business enterprises.
Address: 1700 Wynne Avenue; St. Paul, MN 55108
Website:
www.mdi.org
Email:
ruth.hritzko@mdi.org
Phone: (651) 999-8200
Fax: (651) 999-8242

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MRC – Minnesota Resource Center
MRC works with individuals with barriers to employment by providing evaluation and assessment, skills training and education, job placement, and employment retention.
Address: 2438 27th Avenue S. Ste. 100; Minneapolis, MN 55406
Website:
www.mrc-mn.org
Contact: Helen Kilian, (612) 752-8106,
hkilian@resource-mn.org
Email:
info@resource-mn.org
Phone: (612) 752-8100
TTY/TDD: (612) 752-8019
Fax: (612) 752-8101

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Opportunity Partners
Opportunity Partners encourages individuals to contribute meaningful work in the community by applying their talents, skills and values in the workplace. We work with individuals to match their skill sets and interests with compatible employers, while ensuring job satisfaction, sustainability and long-term success in that placement. For those undecided about their interests, evaluators gather information about work interests, skills and tolerances while performing a job. For the entrepreneurial-minded who want to build their own business, our Supported Self-Employment program is just the answer.
Website:
www.opportunitypartners.org
Email:
services@opportunities.org
Phone: (952) 938-5511
TTY/TDD: (952) 930-4293

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Partnership Resources, Inc.
Partnership Resources, Inc. (PRI) is a non-profit incorporated in 1960. We create partnerships between individuals with developmental disabilities and the community. PRI is dedicated to provide its clients a respected and valued role in the community.
Address: 4226 Park Glen Road, St. Louis Park, MN 55416
Website:
www.partnershipresources.org
Email:
info@partnershipresources.org
Phone: (952) 925-1404
Fax: (952) 925-6055

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Partnership Resources, Inc. – Minneapolis
Partnership Resources, Inc. (PRI) is a non-profit incorporated in 1960. We create partnerships between individuals with developmental disabilities and the community. PRI is dedicated to provide its clients a respected and valued role in the community.
Address: 950 E. Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55414
Website:
www.partnershipresources.org
Email:
info@partnershipresources.org
Phone: (612) 331-2075
Fax: (612) 331-2887
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Partnership Resources, Inc. – St. Louis Park, Older Adults Program
Partnership Resources, Inc. (PRI) is a non-profit incorporated in 1960. We create partnerships between individuals with developmental disabilities and the community. PRI is dedicated to provide its clients a respected and valued role in the community.
Address: 4200 Park Glen Road, St. Louis Park, MN 55416
Website:
www.partnershipresources.org
Email:
info@partnershipresources.org
Phone: (952) 746-6206
Fax: (952) 746-6209
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ProAct, Inc.
ProAct, Inc. provides individualized life enhancing vocational and personal growth opportunities for people with disabilities and other barriers to employment and community inclusion. With locations in Eagan, Red Wing, Zumbrota and Hudson, Wis., ProAct offers a wide range of services that enhance employment skills and self-sufficiency capabilities.
Address: 3195 Neil Armstrong Blvd; Eagan, MN 55121 (Headquarters)
Website:
www.proactinc.org
Email:
info@proactinc.org
Phone: (651) 686-0405
TTY/TDD: (651) 289-3167
Fax: (651) 686-0312

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Rise, Inc.
Established in 1971, Rise supports people who have disabilities and other barriers to employment and housing in attaining their personal measure of vocational achievement, safe and affordable housing, self-sufficiency, and belonging in their communities. Rise offers more than 40 customized vocational training, employment, job placement, and housing support programs throughout the Twin Cities, Central and East Central Minnesota areas to assist people in reaching their goals.
Address: 8406 Sunset Rd; Spring Lake Park, MN 55432
Website:
www.rise.org
Phone: (763) 786-8334
TTY/TDD: (763) 786-8334
Fax: (763) 786-0008
Facebook:
Rise, Inc.

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TBI Metro Services
TBI Metro Services, a division of Opportunity Partners, helps people with brain injury lead fuller, more productive lives. Structured day program and independent living skills program encourage self-sufficiency and skill development at home and in the community, and feature activities based on individual interests and needs.
Richfield:
V-(612) 869-3995
TTY-(952) 930-4293
Address: 8 W. 66th St., Richfield, MN 55423
W. St. Paul:
V-(651) 457-4756
TTY-(952) 930-4293
F-(651) 457-5664
Address: 1869 S. Robert Street, West St. Paul, MN 55118
Website:
www.opportunitypartners.org
Email:
services@opportunities.org

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TSE, Inc.
TSE, Inc. assists individuals with disabilities with training, support and employment to enhance their opportunities to be contributing members of our communities.
Address: 2027 Rice St., Roseville, MN 55113
Website:
www.tse-inc.org
Email:
lmegan@tse-inc.org
Phone: 651-489-2595
Fax: 651-489-0410

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University of Minnesota Disability Services
Advancing Access for Everyone -- Disability Services works to ensure equal learning and working opportunities for students, staff, and guests with disabilities at the University of Minnesota.
Web site:
http://ds.umn.edu
Phone: (612) 626.1333
TTY/TDD: (612) 626.1333
Fax: (612) 625.5572

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Work Incentives Connection
MN Work Incentives Connection, a program of Goodwill/Easter Seals, teaches people about the effect of work on government benefits. With clear, accurate answers, people with disabilities uncover new choices and opportunities to be more in charge of their own lives.
Address: 553 Fairview Ave N; St. Paul, MN 55104
Website:
www.mnworkincentives.com
Phone: (651) 632-5113
Toll-free: (800) 976-6728
TTY/TDD: (651) 632-5110
Fax: (651) 632-5121
