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Directory of Organizations for Persons with Disabilities

Editor's Note: Please contact Access Press if your listing contains errors or to place your organization in a different category

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Independent/Community Living Skills Training

Community Involvement Programs (CIP) - Bloomington, V-952-854-4007, www.cipmn.org/, Community Involvement Programs is a nonprofit agency dedicated to standing with and supporting individuals with disabilities.

Community Involvement Programs (CIP) -- Crystal, V-763-504-1008, www.cipmn.org/, Community Involvement Programs is a nonprofit agency dedicated to standing with and supporting individuals with disabilities.

Community Involvement Programs (CIP) -- Minneapolis, V-612-362-4400, F-612-362-4479, 1600 Broadway St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413, www.cipmn.org/, Community Involvement Programs is a nonprofit agency dedicated to standing with and supporting individuals with disabilities.

Cooperating Community Programs (CCP), V-651-917-8322, 1885 University Avenue West, Suite 398, St. Paul, MN 55104, jrentschler@menwetherventures.com, www.ccpcdcs.com/, 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.

Courage Center, V-763-520-0312, TTY-763-520-0245, TF-888-846-8253, 3915 Golden Valley Road, Minneapolis, MN 55422, www.courage.org/, Independent living skills, nursing home relocation services and ARMHS.

DeafBlind Services Minnesota (DBSM), V-612-362-8454, Vid-612-362-8433, TTY-612-362-8422, F- 612-362-8437, 1936 Lyndale Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN 55403, www.dbsm.org/, DBSM provides rehabilitation training, community integration activities and support services to people who are DeafBlind or have dual vision/hearing loss.

Dungarvin, Inc. -- Minnesota, V-651-699-6050, TTY-651-695-5802, www.dungarvin.com/

Howry Residential Services, V-651-917-9111x204, F-651-917-1018, 475 Cleveland Ave. N, #305, St. Paul, MN 55104, www.howryinc.com/, Howry Residential Services provides quality residential services as well as behavioral analysis, family counseling, and independent living counseling, tailored to meet a wide variety of service needs.

Metro Work Center, Inc., V-612-729-7381, F-612-729-7382, 2730 East 31st St, Minneapolis, MN 55406, ccrowley@metroworkcenter.org, www.metroworkcenter.org/, 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.

Metropolitan Center for Independent Living (MCIL), V-651-646-8342, TTY-651-603-2001, F-651- 603-2006, 1600 University Ave. W., Suite 16, St. Paul, MN 55104, mcil@mcil-mn.org, www.mcil-mn.org/, The Metropolitan Center for Independent Living provides services for individuals with all types of disabilities within the seven-county Metropolitan area. Core services include: Advocacy information, Referral and Assistance; Independent Living Skills, and Peer Mentoring. Other services include: Personal Assistance, Transition, Ramp Project, Nursing Home Relocation, Deaf IL, Support Groups, and ADA information. We also provide fee-for-service programs.

Opportunity Partners, V-952-938-5511, TTY-952-930-4293, services@opportunities.org, www.opportunities.org, Opportunity Partners empowers people with disabilities to strive for maximum self-sufficiency in the community. Each year, our employment, residential, and educational services help more than 1,500 people achieve their dreams for greater independence.

People Incorporated Epilepsy Services, V-612-338-9035, F-612-338-1160, 630 Cedar Avenue, Apt #203, Minneapolis, MN 55454, anne.barnwell@peopleincorporated.org, www.peopleincorporated.org/, Provides 24- hour assisted living support and independent living skills training for people with Epilepsy. Services: Assisted Living Plus, "Transitions," Independent Living Skills (ILS), and Adult Rehabilitation Mental Health Services (ARMHS).

Reach for Resources, V-952-988-4177, F-952-988-6728, 1001 Highway 7, Suite 217, Hopkins, MN 55305, www.reachforresources.org/, Reach for Resources offers support services for people with developmental disabilities that promote independence, including life skills training, independent living support, mental health services, support groups, and self- advocacy training.

RESTART, Inc., V-763-588-7633, F- 763-588-7613, 4000 Olson Memorial Highway, Suite 610, Golden Valley, MN 55422, www.restartincmn.org/, RESTART provides supportive housing for adults with brain injuries and outreach ILS services to disabled individuals living in the community.

Southern MN Independent Living Enterprises and Services (SMILES), V/TTY-507-345-7139, TF-888- 676-6498, F-507-345-8429, 709 S. Front Street, Suite 7, Mankato, MN 56001, smiles@smilescil.org, www.smilescil.org/, Providing a wide array of services to assist individuals with disabilities to live independently, pursue meaningful goals and enjoy the same opportunities as all persons.

TBI Metro Services -- Richfield, V-612-869-3995, TTY-952-930-4293, 8 W. 66 th St., Richfield, MN 55423, services@opportunities.org, www.opportunitypartners.org, 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.

TBI Metro Services -- W. St Paul, V-651-457-4756, TTY-952-930-4293, F- 651-457-5664, 20 E. Thompson Ave, #101, W. St Paul, MN 55118, services@opportunities.org, www.opportunitypartners.org/, 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.

Vinland National Center, V/TTY-763-479-3555, F-763-479-2605, 3675 Ihduhapi Trail, PO Box 308, Independence, MN 55357, vinlandcenter@vinlandcenter.org, www.vinlandcenter.org/, Vinland National Center empowers adults with disabilities to improve their physical, mental and social health. We provide several unique services, including specialized chemical dependency treatment for adults living with a brain injury, neurological disorder or cognitive disability.

Vision Loss Resources,V-612-871-2222, F-612-872-0189, 1936 Lyndale Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN 55403, www.visionlossresources.org/, Vision Loss Resources offers blindness rehabilitation training as well as life skills classes, support groups, volunteer assistance and an array of social, educational and recreational activities.

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