The Arc Minnesota, Southwest Region
Information and Support - Disabilities
P.O. Box 64007, St. Paul, MN, 55164
Distance: 1033 Miles
(866) 797-1122
info@arcminnesota.org
https://arcminnesota.org/ways-we-can-help/information-assistance
Service Details
Description
Learn more about a specific topic and how to connect to additional resources and services.
Additional Information
Offers information and personal support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families
Topics include:
* Abuse prevention
* Education
* Employment
* Future planning
* Government benefits
* Guardianship
* Healthcare assistance
* Housing
* Housing services
* Self-advocacy
Features
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Area Served by County
- Blue Earth County
- Brown County
- Cottonwood County
- Faribault County
- Jackson County
- Le Sueur County
- Lincoln County
- Lyon County
- Martin County
- Murray County
- Nicollet County
- Nobles County
- Pipestone County
- Redwood County
- Rock County
- Waseca County
- Watonwan County
- Yellow Medicine County
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Specialization
- Disabilities
Eligibility
People with disabilities or parents of children with disabilities
Application Instructions
Advocates available by phone, online form or in person
Business Hours
8:30am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday
Area Served
Blue Earth, Brown, Cottonwood, Faribault, Jackson, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, Martin, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Rock, Waseca, Watonwan, and Yellow Medicine counties
Websites
Phone Numbers
| Type | Number | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Main | (507) 345-4223 |
Last Update
5/30/2024
Other Locations
This provider does not offer this service at other locations.
Other Services or resources
Taxonomy Terms Used: Clicking a taxonomy term from the list below launches a new search.
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FT-2700.4400Life Care Planning Definition
Programs that provide assistance for people with disabilities and their families who want to develop a comprehensive life plan which ensures a secure future for the person should the parents become incapacitated or die. Components of the plan may include goals for the individual with a disability; protection for the individual's spouse and/or dependent children; decisions regarding place of residence, health care, personal care, education and employment; identification of community resources to meet the individual's needs; provisions for financial security; appointment of an advocate or guardian to support the individual; and preparation of a Last Will and Testament, durable power of attorney, living trust, special needs trust or other legal mechanism for ensuring that the provisions of the life plan will be implemented as required.
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HH-8000.8100Special Education Plan Development Definition
Programs that provide information, technical assistance and support which relates to the development, implementation, review and revision of Individual Education Programs (IEPs) for students with disabilities and/or Individual Family Service Plans (IFSPs) for infants and toddlers with disabilities who are eligible for early intervention services. IEPs are written documents developed by a team that includes a child’s parents and school staff which lists, among other things, the special education services (including transition services) the child will receive. IFSPs document family involvement and early intervention services provided to infants and toddlers with disabilities. The programs may target special education professionals and or parents; and help parents participate more effectively in the process.
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LF-0100Activities of Daily Living Assessment Definition
Programs that evaluate an individual's capacity for self-care and his or her ability to function independently in the context of everyday living and which, where necessary, may recommend rehabilitative services (e.g., independent living skills instruction), supportive services (e.g., attendant care, personal care or home health care), or an alternative residential setting (e.g., an assisted living center or nursing facility). Activities of daily living include bathing, eating, dressing, mobility, transferring from bed to chair and using the toilet. Most assessments also include instrumental activities of daily living such as using the telephone, taking medication, money management, housework, meal preparation, laundry and grocery shopping. Evaluation services are generally provided for individuals who have physical and/or mental limitations or for people whose age may constitute a temporary (children) or developing (elderly) limitation.
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PH-1400.6500-650Parent to Parent Networking Definition
Programs that link parents whose children have a specific disease, disorder, disability or other issues with other parents whose children have similar challenges for the purpose of information sharing and support. Also included are programs for parents who themselves have a disability or other problems that have an impact on their parenting ability.
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TJ-3000.8000Specialized Information and Referral Definition
Programs that maintain information about community resources that are appropriate for a specific target group or human services sector (for example, youth programs or addiction services) and which link individuals who are in need of specialized services with appropriate resources and/or which provide information about community agencies and organizations that offer specialized services.
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YZ-1700Disabilities Issues Definition
Programs that provide information and/or services that deal with the topic of disabilities.