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Disability Resource Center - Access North Center for Independent Living - Northeastern MN

Advocacy - Includes areas of housing, civil and human rights, employment, transportation, and others. The Center advocates on state, local, and federal legislation Aging in Place Program - Offers accessible modification assistance, ramp installation, and accessibility assessments for homes and businesses for safe access and increased independence in people's homes and businesses Assistive Technology Network - Assist individuals in the process of obtaining assistive technology devices - On-Demand Lending Library: Program will purchase the requested device and the individual can use it for as long as needed, the program retains ownership of the item. Eligibility requirements: first come, first served basis; funds are limited Homemaking Services - Assist individuals in managing household activities including housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, and shopping Information and Referral - Up-to-date disability information and referrals to various agencies and individuals within the region Independent Living Skills training Peer Mentoring - Assists individuals living with a disability to identify goals and work to create a unique plan to achieve those goals - Match interested consumers with a peer mentor who provides support, provide problem-solving solutions, social skills, etc. Public Education - Provide information, resources, and materials on accessibility guide, ADA, disability laws, etc. Respite Care Services - Provide short-term in-home care and support when the primary caregiver or family members need to be absent from the home. Systems Advocacy (to implement changes where needed) Transition/Relocation Services - Assist individuals living with a disability in transition from nursing facilities and other institutions into community settings with the goal of preventing institutionalization

Last assured

02/27/2023

Physical Address

118 East Superior Street, Duluth, MN 55802

Hours

Call, vary by service

Fax

(218)262-6677

Application process

Call or walk into any office

Fee

Vary by service

Eligibility

Serves individuals with disabilities in Aitkin, Carlton, Cass, Cook, Crow Wing, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, Pine, and Saint Louis counties

Service area

Aitkin County, MN Carlton County, MN Cass County, MN Cook County, MN Crow Wing County, MN Itasca County, MN Koochiching County, MN Lake County, MN Pine County, MN Saint Louis County, MN

Agency info

Access North Center for Independent Living - Northeastern MN

Assists people of all disabilities and ages in living independently, pursuing meaningful goals, and having equal opportunities and choices

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