| | ADDitudeMag.com
ADDitude is an on-line magazine about Attention-Deficit Disorder. Different sections are devoted to both kids and adults who live with ADD and their families.
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| | Alternatives for People with Autism, Inc.
Alternatives for People with Autism, Inc. ("Alternatives") is a small, nonprofit provider of services to people who are severely disabled by autism and mental retardation. Alternatives provides informational services, including training sessions and...
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| | American Association on Mental Retardation
The American Association on Mental Retardation (AAMR) is a Washington D.C. based organization whose mission statement is to "promote progressive policies, sound research, effective practices, and universal human rights for people with intellectual di...
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| | Apraxia - KIDS
At this web site you can learn more about Apraxia. Apraxia of speech is a specific speech disorder; A child experiencing apraxia of speech has difficulty in sequencing and executing speech movements. Go to this web site to learn about upcoming even...
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| | 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 Conferences Online!
Now you can participate in autism conferences from home! Autism Conferences Online is a video recording created specifically for Autism Today. It can be viewed on any computer connected to the internet, and each month a new world renowned exper...
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| | Autism Info Group
Autism Information Group- Parent Networking Group sponsored by Arc.
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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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| | Autism Spectrum Quarterly
This publication combines the readability and interest of a high-level magazine with the substance and depth of a professional journal. This combined focus distinguishes ASQ from other publications of its type. Each issue features a line of research ...
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| | AutismShop.com
Autismshop.com is the online home of the Autism Resource Network, a one-of-a-kind Book Store that is packed with merchandise and information for individuals with ASD and those who love, care for, and educate them. This a Minnesota nonprofit corporati...
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| | Autistic Spectrum Disorders: E-Information
Click on the link to find more information on Autistic Spectrum Disorders, from the doctors at PediatricNeurology.com.
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| | BitterSweet Bakery *A gluten-free bakery
Gluten-free diets can have amazingly positive effects for people with autism. If you decide to try a gluten-free diet with someone you love, BitterSweet Bakery is a great place to buy fresh-baked goodies. BitterSweet offers a wide variety of cakes,...
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| | Brain Injury Basics: An Introduction
Brain Injury affects more people and families than you think! This is an introductory workshop that presents basic facts about the brain and brain injury, living with brain injury and its effects, brain injury resources, and more. Contact the Brain I...
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| | Brookes Publishing Company
This organization publishes books for adults who work with people who have disabilities. Books are centered around practical, research-based solutions to issues in the disability field: helping children develop essential life skills, providing effect...
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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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| | 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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| | Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota
The Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota is a non-profit organization focused on enhancing the quality of life of those affected by seizures. An affiliate of the National Epilepsy Foundation, the Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota provides programs and ser...
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| | Exceptional Parent Magazine - Online!
Visit EP magazine online: Continuing 31 award-winning years of providing information, support, ideas, encouragement and outreach for parents and families of children with disabilities, and the professionals who work with them. You can view the tabl...
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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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| | Family Resource Committee
This is a parent-driven subcommittee of Anoka Area IEIC. The group provides information, resources, and a network of support for families whose children, ages birth to kindergarten, have special needs. Parents and professionals work together to plan ...
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| | Family Village: A Global Community of Disability-Related Resources
Family Village is a global community that integrates information, resources, and communication opportunities on the Internet for persons with cognitive and other disabilities, for their families, and for those that provide them services and support. ...
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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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| | Hammer
Hammer is a non-profit organization that supports individuals with developmental disabilities in the western suburbs of the Twin Cities. The individuals live in homes or apartments in Wayzata, Plymouth, Minnetonka, St. Louis Park, New Hope, and Maple...
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| | Internet Resources for Special Children
Internet Resources for Special Children (IRSC) is dedicated to children with disabilities and other health related disorders worldwide. The mission of this site is to improve the lives of children with disabilities by providing valuable information ...
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| | LD Online
"The leading web site on learning disabilities for parents, teachers, and other professionals." This web site is amazingly easy to navigate and includes much more than in-depth information. You can post questions for the experts, view their events ...
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| | MN Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities
The Governor's Council's mission is to work toward assuring that people with developmental disabilities receive the necessary support to achieve increased independence, self determination, productivity, integration and inclusion into the community. ...
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| | Mouth Magazine
Mouth Magazine offers fresh, funny and compelling insight on disability issues in America today. Check out their web site by clicking below. You can view a sample of their work, and subscribe to the print edition of the magazine.
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| | National Ataxia Foundation (NAF)
Ataxia is often used to describe a symptom of incoordination which can be associated with infections, injuries, other diseases, or degenerative changes in the central nervous system. Ataxia also refers to a group of specific degenerative diseases of ...
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| | National Institute for Residential Resources and Training (NIRRT)
This organization, based in Saint Paul, offers a variety of cutting-edge trainings for disability professionals. Topics range from specific disabilities to broader issues, such as medications, legal matters, and risk management plans. Click below to ...
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| | National Stroke Association
This site is full of resources, information, publications, and lists of groups, meetings and events that are related to stroke. If you need to know more about risk of stroke, or treatments for stroke patients, browse this web site!
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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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| | Partners in Community Supports (PICS)
Partners In Community Supports (PICS) is a subsidiary of Lutheran Social Service of MN with proven track records of successfully serving Minnesotans with developmental disabilities. PICS is a non-profit organization that works to create more responsi...
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| | Partners in Education -- e-learning course
This is a six-hour, self-directed e-learning course to help parents of children with developmental disabilities better understand and maximize the benefits of special education services and inclusion for their children. For more information, visit th...
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| | Partners in Excellence
Partners in Excellence, Inc. (PIE) is an early intervention center serving the Twins Cities' autism community. PIE offers a growing set of effective treatment programs for children across the autism spectrum. Services focus on children ages 2-10, and...
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| | People First of Minnesota: The strong voice of people with disabilities.
People First of Minnesota is a self-help and self-advocacy organization designed to strengthen life choices and community voices among people with disabilities. People First of Minnesota is led by a Board of 10 Representatives, all with disabilities...
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| | Program Development Associates
Program Development Associates distributes multimedia training and educational resources on an up-to-date list of disability topics.
We supply disability professionals in social service agencies, k-12 special education teachers in public and priva...
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| | Program Development Associates -- Ideas, Traning & Solutions for Professionals
This company provides a wealth of educational resources for today's disability professional. The catalog is packed with training videos, CD-ROMs, DVDs, books, and more. Use the link below to access PDA's web site, which features an online catalog. ...
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| | Quality Mall
Quality Mall has a great collection of information about person-centered supports for people with disabilities. Quality Mall is made up of many different "stores," such as the Family Place, the Government Center, or the Housing Office. In their div...
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| | Ragged Edge Magazine
Ragged Edge is a magazine for and by people with disabilities. Keep up on the latest advocacy news and opinion pieces. Ragged Edge is always worth a look if your interested in learning more the disability culture and experience in America. If you ...
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| | Schwab Learning -- Programs in learning disabilities
This is a nonprofit foundation that funds programs in learning disabilities and human services. Schwab Learning provides free information, resources, publications, and support to parents of children who struggle with learning problems such as Attent...
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| | SportSign - Interpreting for Sports and Recreation
SportSign is a sign language interpreting service that provides professional, qualified interpreters for a variety of sporting and recreational events. This professional organization assigns experienced interpreters who have received specialized trai...
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| | St. David's Child Development and Family Services
This is a non-profit agency serving children, young adults and families with a range of needs. St. David’s mission is to build stronger families and communities through innovative programs in five program areas: 1) Early Childhood Education and Spe...
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| | TBI Metro Services
TBI Metro Services helps people with brain injury lead fuller, more productive lives. From learning to live more independently through employment training and placement, the specialized services work with each client to ensure success. Programs inclu...
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| | The ADHD E-book
Learn more about, and better understand, individuals diagnosed with ADD or ADD with Hyperactivity, through the "ADHD E-book." This is a highly praised resource about the diagnosis and treatment options for those who struggle with this often misunder...
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| | The ARMHS Service Option - Dakota Communities
This program provides services for Basic Living & Social Skills and Community Intervention to individuals with serious and persistent mental illness, traumatic brain injury, and brain injury secondary to drug abuse.
To be eligible, individuals mus...
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| | The Childhood Seizure E-book
Visit this site to learn more about childhood seizures; content is written by a physician, but is easy to read. This may be a helpful resource to parents and individuals just learning about seizures and how to manage and live with a seizure disorder...
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| | The Magic Foundation
The MAGIC Foundation is a national nonprofit organization created to provide support services for the families of children afflicted with a wide variety of chronic and/or critical disorders, syndromes and diseases that affect a child's growth. Visit...
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| | The Neurology Channel
This web site is very easy to search and provides valuable information about a variety of different neurological conditions as well as information about the assessment and treatment of neurological disorders.
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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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| | True Balance, PLLC
True Balance offers a variety of assessment, therapy, and education services, including the following:- Mental Health Assessment
- Autism Assessment and Consultation
- Workshops
- Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP)
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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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| | Vinland Center
Vinland is a Minnesota-based rehabilitation center which offers services in three areas: Vocational rehabilitation, inlcusive community programs, and specially adapted chemical dependency treatment for people with cognitive disabilities.
Vinland...
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| | Vision Loss Resources
Vision Loss Resources' (VLR) Community Services program provides opportunities - at no cost - to enhance independent living and increase leisure opportunities for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. They also work to educate all communit...
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| | West Metro Learning Connections, Inc.
WMLC is a school of social skills development for children and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders and related conditions. The school combines therapeutic education, guided social experiences, training, coaching, and consultation to make aut...
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| | West Metro Learning Connections, Inc.
WMLC is a school of social skills development for children and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders and related conditions. The school combines therapeutic education, guided social experiences, training, coaching, and consultation to make auti...
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| | West Suburban Early Intervention
West Suburban Early Intervention is an intake system for young children (up to age 3) who may be at risk for developmental delays, or may have a disability. The organization is for families living in the school districts of Hopkins, Orono, Wayzata, ...
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