Advocacy
Advocating Change Together (ACT), V-651-641-0297,
TF-800-641-0059, F-651-641-4053,
1821 University Ave. W, Suite 306-S, St. Paul, MN 55104, act@selfadvocacy.org, www.selfadvocacy.org ACT
is a grassroots disability rights organization run by and for people
with
intellectual and other
developmental disabilities. ACT’s mission
is to help people across disabilities see themselves as part of a
larger disability rights movement and make connections to other civil
and human rights struggles.
Arc – Greater
Twin Cities, V-952-920-0855, www.arcgreatertwincities.org Arc
Greater Twin Cities is the only metro-area grassroots nonprofit serving
children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities
and their families across the lifespan.
The Arc of Minnesota,
V/TTY-651-523-0823 x 115, TF-800-582-5256,
F-651-523-0829, 770 Transfer Road, Suite 26, St. Paul, MN 55114, SteveL@arcmn.org, www.thearcofminnesota.org Supports
and advocates for persons with developmental disabilities and their
families as they choose how they live, learn, work, and play in their
communities.
Arthritis Foundation, North
Central Chapter, V/TTY-651-644-4108,
TF/TTY-800-333-1380, www.arthritis.org The
Arthritis Foundation provides resources and education programs about
arthritis prevention and management. Offers exercise programs and
advocates on behalf of people with arthritis.
Association of Residential
Resources in MN (ARRM),
V-651-291-1086, TF-800-551-2211, F-651-293-9389,
1185 Concord St. N, #424, S. St. Paul, MN 55075, www.arrm.org ARRM
leads the advancement of community-based services that support people
with disabilities in their pursuit of meaningful lives.
Mental Health Association of
MN, V-612-331-6840, TF-800-862-1799, www.mentalhealthmn.org Our
mission is to improve the quality of life of people with mental illnesses
and promote mental health through advocacy and education.
MN Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities,
V-763-520-0439,
F-763-520-0562, www.mnccd.org,
c/o Courage Center, 3915 Golden Valley Rd, Minneapolis, MN 55422,
The Minnesota Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (MN-CCD) is a broad-based
coalition of more than 100 service provider and advocacy organizations, dedicated
to improving the lives of people with disabilities.
MN Developmental Achievement
Center Association (MNDACA), V-651-647-9200, F-651-647-9353 www.mndaca.org Represents
DT&H programs.
National Alliance on Mental Illness
of Minnesota (NAMI-MN),
V-651-645-2948, F-651-645-7379,
F-651-645-7379, TF-888-473-0237, 800 Transfer Rd, Suite 7A, St. Paul, MN 55114,
TF-888-473-0237,
800 Transfer Rd, Suite 7A, St. Paul, MN 55114, www.namimn.org NAMI
provides education, support and advocacy to children and adults with
mental illness and their families.
PACER Center, Inc.,
V-952-838-9000,
F-952-838-0199, TTY-952-838-0190, TF-800-537-2237, 8161 Normandale Blvd, Bloomington,
MN 55437,
www.pacer.org PACER Center is a
Parent Training and Information Center. Free Publications, workshops,
and individualized assistance help families of children and young
adults with all disabilities and special health needs.
