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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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Employment/Vocation

Assistive Technology of Minnesota (ATMn*)
Phone: V-763-479-8239, TF-866-535-8239, F-763-479-8239
Address: PO Box 310, 5563 Pioneer Creek Dr, Maple Plain, MN 55359
Website: www.atmn.org/

ATMn 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.

Community Connections Partnership (CCP)
Phone: V-763-540-6833x 302
Address: 5100 Gamble Drive Suite 460, St. Louis Park, MN 55416
Website: www.communityconnectionspartnership.org/
Email: marya@comconpar.com

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 Mary Anderson.

Cooperating Community Programs (CCP)
Phone: V-651-917-8322 x11
Address: 1885 University Ave, Suite 398, St. Paul, MN 55104
Website: www.theccpinc.com/
Email: jrentschler@theccpinc.com

CCP provides a range of support services to meet our customers changing desires and needs throughout their lifetime - Residential, Vocational, and In-Home support offered.

Community Involvement Programs (CIP)
Employment and Community Supports in Bloomington and Plymouth.
Bloomington: V-952-851-6193 (Megan Zeiliger-Johnson, Employment Manager).
Plymouth: V-952-851-6181 (Jolene Thibedeau Boyd, Manager)
Website: www.cipmn.org 

Our employment philosophy is “real jobs, real wages, real businesses, one person at a time.”CIP is a progressive human service non-profit dedicated to standing with and supporting individuals with disabilities.

Courage Center
Phone: V-763-520-0564, TF-888-846-8253, TTY-763-520-0245
Address: 3915 Golden Valley Road, Minneapolis, MN 55422
Website: www.courage.org/

Assistance in developing a work plan, help identify assistive technologies and provide training to develop strength in computer and job-related skills. Assistance in securing and retaining employment.

East Suburban Resources
Phone: V-651-351-0190
Address: 1754 Washington Avenue, Stillwater, MN 55082
Website: www.esrworks.org/
Email: esr@ersworks.org

East Suburban Resources, Inc., is a private, nonprofit agency supporting adults with developmental disabilities and other special needs in community-based employment.

Goodwill/Easter Seals Minnesota
Phone: V-651-379-5800, F-651-379-5803
Website:  www.goodwilleasterseals.org/

Goodwill/Easter Seals provides job skills training for people with disabilities and other barriers to employment.

Kaposia, Inc.
Phone: V/TTY-651-224-6974, F-651-224-7249
Address: 380 East Lafayette Freeway South, Suite 212, St. Paul, MN 55107
Website: www.kaposia.com/
Email: jalexander@kaposia.com

Kaposia advances the inclusion of people with disabilities and other challenges in working and participating in their communities.

Lifetrack Resources - Eagan
Phone: V-651-227-8471, TTY-651-227-3779
Address: 2965 Lone Oak Drive, Suite 160, Eagan, MN 55121
Website: www.lifetrackresources.org/

Lifetrack Resources strengthen communities by providing rehabilitation therapies, employment services, along with early childhood and family services to bring stable, productive citizens back to the mainstream.

Lifetrack Resources - St. Paul
Phone: V-651-227-8471, TTY-651-227-3779, F-651-227-0621
Address: 709 University Ave. West, St. Paul, MN 55104
Website: www.lifetrackresources.org/
Email: mail@lifetrackresources.org

Lifetrack Resources changes lives and creates possibilities for people with obstacles to employment, at-risk children and their families, and people with physical challenges.

Lifeworks Services, Inc.
Phone: V-651-454-2732, TF-866-454-2732, TTY-651-365-3736, F-651-454-3174
Address: 2965 Lone Oak Dr, Suite 160, Eagan, MN 55121
Website: www.lifeworks.org/

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.

Merrick, Inc.
Phone:  V-651-789-6231, F-651-789-9960
Address: 3210 Labore Road, Vadnais Heights, MN 55110
Website:  www.merrickinc.org/
Email:  suewh@merrickinc.org

Merrick, Inc., is a Day Training & Habilitation, Supported Employment Services, Ticket-To-Work, and Flexible Case Management provider located in Ramsey County 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.

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

Midway Training Services
Phone: V-651-641-0709, F-651-641-0976
Website: www.midwaytraining.org/

MTS provides supports to people with disabilities. Our mission is: Motivate, train, and support while embracing our similarities, our diversity and our community.

Midwest Special Services, Inc.
Phone: V-651-778-1000, TTY-651-772-8592, F-651-772-4352
Address: 900 Ocean Street, St. Paul, MN 55106
Website: www.mwsservices.org

Midwest Special Services empowers adults with disabilities and their families to meet the challenges of vocational training, employment and community access through vocational rehab and other programs.

Minnesota Diversified Industries (MDI)
Phone: V-651-999-8200, F-651-999-8242
Address: 1700 Wynne Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55108
Website: www.mdi.org
Email: ruth.hritzko@mdi.org

We serve people with disabilities and disadvantages by offering progressive development and job opportunities in a competitive business enterprise.

Minnesota Resource Center
Phone: V-612-752-8102, TTY-612-752-8019
Website: http://www.mrc-mn.org/

MRC works with individuals with barriers to employment by providing evaluation and assessment, skills training and education, job placement, and employment retention.

Minnesota Work Incentives Connection
Phone: V-651-632-5113, TF-800-976-6728, TTY-651-632-5110, F- 651-632-5121
Address: 2200 University Ave, Suite 240, St. Paul, MN 55114
Website: www.mnworkincentives.com/

The Work Incentives Connection 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.

MRCI WorkSource
Phone: V/TTY-507-386-5600, F-507-345-5991
Address: 15 Map Drive, Mankato, MN 56001
Website: www.mrciworksource.org
Email: mrciworksource@mrciworksource.org

Committed to creating innovative and genuince opportunities (i.e., employment) for people with disabilities and disadvantages so they can achieve meaningful participation in society.

MRCI WorkSource - Carver/Scott
Phone: V-952-403-7660

MRCI WorkSource - Chaska
Phone: V-952-448-2234
Address: 1045 Stoughton Avenue, Chaska, MN 55318-2149

MRCI WorkSource - Fairmont
Phone: V-507-238-4388, F-507-238-4389
Address: 701 Cory Lane, Fairmont, MN 56031-0489

MRCI WorkSource - New Ulm
Phone: V-507-233-2700, F-507-354-8146
Address: 21st North St. & Broadway, PO Box 894, New Ulm, MN 56073-0894

MRCI WorkSource - Rosemount
Phone: V-651-423-8900

Opportunity Partners
Phone: V-952-938-5511, TTY-952-930-4293
Website: www.opportunities.org
Email: services@opportunities.org

Opportunity Partners provides a wide range of employment services for people with disabilities, including career exploration, vocational evaluation, placement, job coaching, and job retention. We assist in obtaining employment opportunities for people with a wide range of skill levels and interests, and we work to develop their skills to enhance their careers.

ProAct, Inc.
Phone: V-651-686-0405, TTY-651-289-3167, F-651-686-0312
Address: 3195 Neil Armstrong Blvd, Eagan, MN 55121
Website: www.proactinc.org/
Email: hranderson@proactinc.org

ProAct provides life-enhancing vocational and personal growth opportunities to persons with disabilities and other barriers to employment and community inclusion. ProAct offers a wide range of services that enhance employment skills and self-sufficiency capabilities.

ProAct – Red Wing
Phone: V-651-388-7108, TF-888-388-7108, F-651-386-9223
Address: 204 Mississippi Avenue, Red Wing, MN 55066
Website: www.proactinc.org/
Email: sogren@proactinc.org

ProAct provides life-enhancing vocational and personal growth opportunities to persons with disabilities and other barriers to employment and community inclusion. ProAct offers a wide range of services that enhance employment skills and self-sufficiency capabilities.

Rise, Inc.
Phone: V/TTY-763-786-8334, F-763-786-0008
Address: 8406 Sunset Rd, Spring Lake Park, MN 55432
Website: www.rise.org/

Rise provides vocational assessment, career planning, job placement, and follow-up services in Twin Cities, Central Minnesota, and East Central Minnesota areas. Plus welfare-to-work programs for people leaving MFIP, including refugees and immigrants.

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

TBI Metro Services, a division of Opportunity Partners, provides a wide range of employment services for people with brain injury, including career exploration, vocational evaluation, placement, job coaching, and job retention. We assist in obtaining employment opportunities for people with a wide range of skill levels and interests, and we work to develop their skills to enhance their careers.

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

TBI Metro Services, a division of Opportunity Partners, provides a wide range of employment services for people with brain injury, including career exploration, vocational evaluation, placement, job coaching, and job retention. We assist in obtaining employment opportunities for people with a wide range of skill levels and interests, and we work to develop their skills to enhance their careers.

TSE, Inc.
Phone: V-651-489-2595, F-651-489-0410
Address: 2027 Rice St., Roseville, MN 55113
Email:  lmegan@tse-inc.org
Website:  www.tse-inc.org/

TSE, Inc. assists individuals with disabilities with training, support and employment to enhance their opportunities to be contributing members of our communities.

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