| | Arc Greater Twin Cities
Arc Greater Twin Cities offers programs and services for people of all age with mental retardation and related disabilities, as well as their families. Arc provides information and intensive one-to-one assistance; speaks for people with disabilities...
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| | Autism Society of Minnesota
Through educational support, collaboration and advocacy, the Autism Society of Minnesota seeks to enhance the lives of individuals with autism spectrum disorders. Visit their web site to learn more about how the Autism Society can support you!
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| | CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder)
This organization provides support groups, research, workshops, and annual events for the Attention Deficit Disorder community. Use the links below to enter either the national CHADD web site or the Minnesota chapter of CHADD web site. The email ad...
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| | Cornucopia Of Disability Information (CODI)
CODI serves as a community resource for consumers and professionals by providing disability information in a wide variety of areas. It consists of both an Internet Directory of Disability Information and a repository of electronic disability document...
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| | Courage Center Support Groups
At their various locations, Courage offers support groups for a wide range of individuals with disabilities as well as for families and caregivers. You owe it to yourself!
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| | Courage Center Tour
A tour of the Courage Center is offered on the third Thursday of the month. You’ll learn about the services, programs, and outcomes that the Courage Center provides. The Courage Center offers fitness programs, camps, and adapted sports and recreation...
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| | Early Intervention & Support St. David's Center
St. David's Center provides education, support and resources for families facing obstacles in successfully raising thier children. Family Place provides support for parents raising preschool-age children, Healthy Families supports expecting and new p...
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| | Encephalitis Support Group
This resource provides both information about Encephalitis and support for families. The goal of the Encephalitis Support Group is threefold: to support individuals and families of people with encephalitis; to raise awareness among relevant profess...
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| | Family Friendly Fun -- A web resource for families of people with disabilities
This web site is a great resource for all families, but it places emphasis on families of people with disabilities. It provides information and links related to education, work, genealogy, budgeting and finances, family health and fitness, food and ...
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| | FEAT of Minnesota (Families for Effective/Early AutismTreatment)
A non-profit organization of parents and professionals designed to help families with children who have been diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), including Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD), or Asperger's Syndrome. FEAT off...
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| | Genetic Alliance
Visit the Genetic Alliance to find information and resources about genetic conditions. The site can provide you with information about current policy or research issues as well as help you sort through some of the ethical issues that may be raised f...
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| | Latino Family Access Group
This Spanish-speaking Family Access Group is sponsored by Arc. For more info, call Arc at 952-920-0855.
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| | Making Connections ~ A parent support group
The South of the River AT Network invites parents and caregivers of students who use AAC, to participate in a parent support group - Making Connections. The purpose of the group is to provide opportunities for parents to network with each other regar...
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| | Maraon Productions
Maraon is committed to assisting families and professionals by addressing issues related to premature birth, perinatal loss (during pregnancy or early postpartum), loss within a multifetal pregnancy, pregnancy that follows the loss of a baby through ...
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| | Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance
In 1984, a small group of families and providers came together to advocate for services for persons with brain injury and their families. Today, the Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance it is celebrating our 28th year as the only statewide nonprofit dedic...
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| | National Family Caregiver's Association
National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA) is a grass roots organization created to support, educate, empower and speak up for the millions of Americans who care for chronically ill, aged or disabled loved ones. Visit their web site to learn more...
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| | NORD - National Organization for Rare Disorders
News, resources, and support centered around rare disorders. Visit this web site to obtain information about specific rare disorders, clinical trials, or to order their resource guide.
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| | PACER Center
The mission of PACER Center is to expand opportunities and enhance the quality of life of children and young adults with disabilities and their families, based on the concept of parents helping parents. PACER provides a wide range of services for ind...
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| | Reach for Resources Parenting Group
Reach for Resources is developing a group for parents with developmental disabilities who are interested in improving their parenting skills. The group will focus on core issues of parenting and address specific challenges that parents with disabilit...
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| | S.T.E.P.S. ~ A new support group for Blended Families
S.T.E.P.S. is a new support group for individuals in the Twin Cities area who are step parents. Blended Families not only deal with the every day issues of a natural family, but also issues related to step-siblings, extended family, and co-parenting ...
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| | Special Needs Advocates for Parents (SNAP)
SNAP aims to provide information, education, advocacy, and referrals to families with special needs children of all ages and disabilities. While they are based in California, their website may be of assistance to any family. Visit the site to revie...
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| | The Self-help Sourcebook
Visit the Self-help Sourcebook to find national, international, and on-line support groups. Groups are generally specific to individual needs, based on type of disability or situation (i.e. adoption). Sometimes you can find information about a loca...
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| | Through the Looking Glass ~ For family members of people with disabilities
An organization that pioneers research, training, and services for families in which a child, parent or grandparent has a disability. TLG offers a variety of services, including networking, research publication, bulletin boards, and personal servic...
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| | United Cerebral Palsy
For 50 years, UCP (a.k.a. United Cerebral Palsy) has been committed to change and progress for persons with disabilities. This national organization, and its nationwide network affiliates, strives to ensure the inclusion of persons with disabilities ...
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