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• Provides referrals regarding disability discrimination issues and rights under the law

• Training, information, and legal advocacy to parents of children with disabilities to help them secure the education and services guaranteed to their children by law

• Legal representation (only takes a few cases each year) to adults and children with disabilities, in both individual and class action cases involving their rights to employment, education, transportation, housing, and access to public accommodations

• Training and speakers for the disability community, public entities, and private businesses on the provisions of the ADA and its relationship to other state and federal laws

• Education for legislators and policy-makers on issues affecting the rights of people with disabilities

• Training for law students through the Disability Clinical Legal Education Program, including a consortium of 5 law schools and DREDF, offering a course in disability rights law and a clinic in which students work on DREDF cases

Legal assistance for housing discrimination including:

• Refusal to rent due to protected class status (gender, race, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, age, etc.)

• Refusal to make reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities, or other discrimination in terms and conditions of housing

Accepts and investigates charges of employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, equal pay, and disability.

Enforces Minnesota Human Rights Act by investigation and conciliation of charges of discrimination. Complaints can be made by anyone who feels that she/he has been discriminated against in the areas of:

• Business on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or sexual orientation

• Credit on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, public assistance, or sexual orientation

• Education on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, public assistance, age, or sexual orientation

• Employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, public assistance, age, sexual orientation, familial status, or local human rights commission activity

• Housing on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, public assistance, sexual orientation, or familial status

• Public accommodations on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, or sexual orientation

• Public services on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, disability, public assistance, or sexual orientation

The Discrimination Helpline allows Minnesotans who experience or witness bias and discrimination to report incidents to the Minnesota Department of Human Rights

Provides legal advice and/or representation in cases involving:

• Denial of relocation benefits based on government displacement and non-return of security deposits

• Discrimination

• Eviction (Unlawful Detainer)

• Illegal lockouts and utility terminations by landlords

• Maintenance and repairs in rental housing

• Mortgage foreclosures and cancellations of contracts for deed

• Public and subsidized housing admissions and terminations

• Utility shut-offs

Provides advice and representation on education-related problems, with a focus on:

• Bullying and harassment in schools

• Education of English language learners

• Education of students experiencing homelessness

• Racial discrimination and bias in schools

• School expulsions and some suspensions

• Special education services for students with disabilities

Attorneys from the Volunteer Lawyers Network spend about 15 - 30 minutes per client providing legal advice and/or brief legal services on immigration, employment law, and other legal issues. NOTE: Persons receive free legal advice, not representation, from an attorney

Provides legal services including:

• Creditor problems and harassment by bill collectors
• Contract-for-Deed issues
• Custody and visitation issues
• Divorce
• Evictions
• Family issues
• Fuel assistance
• Garnishment
• Housing code violations
• Landlord-tenant issues including leases, evictions, denials of subsidized housing, fair housing, repair issues, etc.
• Mortgage foreclosures
• Representation for General Assistance, MFIP, Food Benefits, and Medical Assistance
• Unemployment compensation
• Utilities
• Supplemental Security Income

Legal Clinics: Virtual advice regarding Bankruptcy, Family Law, and Social Security is available Home visits may be possible Legal Aid does not handle adoption, paternity, or wills, but special circumstance cases are considered Assistance may involve representation, advice, or referral. The demand for services is high and Legal Aid is unable to handle all requests for assistance. There are established case priorities and, in some instances, waiting lists have become necessary to allocate services. Advice appointments may occur in person, on the phone, electronically, at clinics, or outreach.

Provides legal services including:

• Creditor problems and harassment by bill collectors
• Contract-for-Deed issues
• Custody and visitation issues
• Divorce
• Evictions
• Family issues
• Fuel assistance
• Garnishment
• Housing code violations
• Landlord-tenant issues including leases, evictions, denials of subsidized housing, fair housing, repair issues, etc.
• Mortgage foreclosures
• Representation for General Assistance, MFIP, Food Benefits, and Medical Assistance
• Unemployment compensation
• Utilities
• Supplemental Security Income

Legal Clinics: Virtual advice regarding Bankruptcy, Family Law, and Social Security is available Home visits may be possible Legal Aid does not handle adoption, paternity, or wills, but special circumstance cases are considered Assistance may involve representation, advice, or referral. The demand for services is high and Legal Aid is unable to handle all requests for assistance. There are established case priorities and, in some instances, waiting lists have become necessary to allocate services. Advice appointments may occur in person, on the phone, electronically, at clinics, or outreach.

Provides legal advice and/or representation in cases involving:

• Denial of relocation benefits based on government displacement and non-return of security deposits

• Discrimination

• Eviction (Unlawful Detainer)

• Illegal lockouts and utility terminations by landlords

• Maintenance and repairs in rental housing

• Mortgage foreclosures and cancellations of contracts for deed

• Public and subsidized housing admissions and terminations

• Utility shut-offs

Serves as the single point of contact for the City of Minneapolis for non-emergency requests for information and services. Mayor and City Council Contact Information

• City Hall Information Line: (612)673-3000 or 3-1-1

• Blooming Boulevards

• Domestic Partnership Registration, (612)673-2216

• Elections and Voter Registration

• Graffiti Hotline

• Mississippi Mile Hotline

• Neighborhood Association Information, (612)673-3737

• Neighborhood Revitalization Program (NRP) Revitalizes neighborhoods based on plans created by citizens and local government

• Pollution and Noise Control

• Property Tax Information, (612)673-3000

• Public Affairs

• Film, Video and Recording

• Public Works

• Recycling Collection, Organics Recycling (612)673-2917

• Rental Problems-Housing Services

• Sidewalks: Call to report badly cracked, broken, or unshoveled walks

• Sign Language Coordinator

• Skyways; Call for maps and information on hours

• Voter registration and election information: https://vote.minneapolismn.gov/

• Water Emergency, (612)673-5600; Water problems, answered 24-hours-a-day

• Yellow Ribbon: Resources and support for local service members, veterans and their families.

• Zoning Information

Animals:

• Animal Adoption

• Animal Control, (612)673-6222

• Animal Licenses and permits

• Animal rescue

• Barking Dog Complaints

Assessor, City:

• General Information

• Homestead Information, (612)348-3046 or email [email protected]

• Real Estate Information

• This Old House Program

Attorney, City:

• City of Minneapolis Attorney

Automobiles:

• Abandoned on Private Land

• Abandoned on Streets

• Impound Lot, (612)673-5777; 50 Van White Memorial Boulevard, Minneapolis 55405 (as of 11/21 new office is located within the current Impound Lot site with improved access and new entrance)

Bicycles:

• Bicycle Registration

• Information on Stolen and Recovered, (612)673-5665

City Council:

• General Information

• Council Meeting Schedule

• Ordinance Information

• Civil Rights - Minneapolis

• Communication

• Film, Video and Recording

Community Planning and Economic Development:

• General Information

• Business Association Information

• Business Development

• Business Licensing

• Business Loans

• Energy and Property Improvement Loans

• Homeowner Assistance

• Sale of Vacant Lots

Employment:

• City Employment

• Employment Training

• Jobs Hot Line, (612)673-2282 option 1 or visit website

Fire:

• Emergency, 9-1-1

• Administration

• Fire Prevention

• Broken Fire Hydrants, business hours (612)673-3000 or 3-1-1; after hours (612)673-5600

Garbage Collection:

• (612)673-2917; Call for schedules, garbage cart damage or theft, and information on the collection of large items, leaves, and yard waste.

Health:

• Health and Family Support

• Food Sanitation Concerns

Housing:

• Building Codes

• Building Permits

• Energy Conservation, (612)335-5858

• Home Improvement: visit website

• Homestead Information

• Housing Complaints

• Inspections

• Mortgage Loans

• Public Housing Authority, (612)342-1400

• Renters rights and resources, visit website

• Rubbish and Weed Complaints

• Section 8 Housing, (612)342-1480

• Tenant Advocacy and housing counseling, (612)673-3000 or 3-1-1 for tenants and landlords living in Minneapolis

Libraries:

• General Information

Licenses:

• Bicycle (registration)

• Driver and Vehicle Licenses, (612)348-8240

• General Information on Licenses and Locations, (612)348-8240

• Business Licenses

• Handgun Licenses

Minneapolis Community Development Agency:

• General Information

• Business Association Information

• Business Licensing

• Business Loans

• Energy and Property Improvement Loans

• Homeowner Assistance

• Sale of Vacant Lots

Minneapolis Maps:

• General Information

• Ward and Precinct

Parking:

• Parking Cards

• Hooded Meters

• Out of Order Meters

• Monthly and Event Parking

• Permits for Critical Areas

• Ramp and Lot Maintenance

Parks and Recreation:

• Boulevard Trees, (612)230-6400

• Park Information, (612)230-6400

• Park Maintenance, (612)230-6400

Police:

• Emergency, 9-1-1

• Administration

• Civilian Police Review: Call to report alleged abuse of Minneapolis Police Authority

• Community Crime Prevention SAFE

• Report crimes that do not require an emergency police response (i.e., property damage, non-violent theft report, traffic and parking issues, other report-only calls).Can also visit website to file a police report online.

Records:

• Birth, Death and Marriage, (612)348-8240

• Real Estate, (612)348-3011

Schools:

• Minneapolis Public, (612)668-0000 Call for phone numbers and addresses of schools, faculty and staff, School Board Members, and enrollment information

• Senior Ombudsman

Sewer Emergency:

• Business Hours

• After hours, (612)673-5600

• Call if your drains are backed up

Snow Emergencies:

• (612)348-SNOW(7669) Call 24 hour hotline for up-to-date plowing schedules and parking restrictions. To sign up on-line to receive snow emergency alerts go to: www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/snow/esubscribe.asp; Impound Lot, 50 Van White Memorial Boulevard, Minneapolis 55405 (as of 11/21 new office is located within the current Impound Lot site with improved access and new entrance)

• Snow Plowing and Sanding

Streets and Alleys:

• Block Party Permits

• Storm Drain Repair

• Parade and Race Permits

• Parkway Lights Out

• Pothole Repair

• Street and Alley Maintenance
• Street Lights Out, Metal Poles

• Street Lights Out, Wooden Poles (Xcel), (800)960-6235

• Street Use Permits - General

Utility Billing Office:

• (612)673-1114 or 3-1-1; Call for all water, sewer, and solid waste billing questions

Provides legal advice and/or representation in cases involving:

• Denial of relocation benefits based on government displacement and non-return of security deposits

• Discrimination

• Eviction (Unlawful Detainer)

• Illegal lockouts and utility terminations by landlords

• Maintenance and repairs in rental housing

• Mortgage foreclosures and cancellations of contracts for deed

• Public and subsidized housing admissions and terminations

• Utility shut-offs

Gathers information and provides referral services to individuals who feel they have experienced discrimination within the City of Virginia to promote a community standard of equal opportunity and freedom from discrimination.

Provides legal advice and/or representation in cases involving:

• Denial of relocation benefits based on government displacement and non-return of security deposits

• Discrimination

• Eviction (Unlawful Detainer)

• Illegal lockouts and utility terminations by landlords

• Maintenance and repairs in rental housing

• Mortgage foreclosures and cancellations of contracts for deed

• Public and subsidized housing admissions and terminations

• Utility shut-offs

Minnesota Disability Law Center provides the following services: Protection and Advocacy for Assistive Technology Advocacy for people with disabilities who are having problems with assistive technology devices or services (e.g. power wheelchairs, augmentative communication devices). Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injuries Advocacy for people who have had traumatic brain injuries and need legal assistance on issues related to abuse or neglect, civil rights, access to community-based services, health care coverage, discrimination in public accommodations and services, and special education services. Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities Advocacy for people with developmental disabilities who need legal assistance on issues related to abuse and neglect, civil rights, access to community-based services, health care coverage, discrimination in public accommodations and services, and/or appropriate special education services. Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness Advocacy for people with mental illness who need legal assistance on issues related to abuse and neglect, civil rights, access to community-based services, health care, discrimination in public accommodations and services, and/or special education services. Service priority is given to people residing in care or treatment facilities. Protection and Advocacy of Individual Rights Advocacy for people with disabilities who need legal assistance due to discrimination and/or problems accessing government programs and government buildings (parks, schools), public services, public accommodations, housing, transportation, health care, and insurance. Client Assistance Project (CAP) Advocacy for people with disabilities who are having problems with agencies funded under the Rehabilitation Act, such as Minnesota's Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VRS) and its State Services for the Blind (SSB). Protection and Advocacy for Beneficiaries of Social Security (PABSS) Advocacy for people with disabilities who are Social Security beneficiaries (SSI and/or SSDI) in their efforts to secure or keep employment. Protection and Advocacy for Voting Access (PAVA) Education, outreach, and advocacy to ensure the full participation of persons with disabilities in the electoral process. Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Representative Payees Reviews of representative payees and beneficiaries throughout Minnesota, working under the guidance of the Social Security Administration.

Legal representation for blind or visually impaired persons when such action is appropriate or representation cannot be adequately provided by other organizations on issues including:

• Access and acceptance of guide dogs, etc.

• Counseling, assistance, representation in areas such as right to rehabilitation services

• Freedom from discrimination in employment, housing, transportation

• Homestead and income tax credits

• Social Security Disability benefits, Medicare and other social services assistance

• Special educational services for children

The Minneapolis Civil Rights Ordinance specifies that it is illegal to discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex (including sexual harassment and pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, and by a registered domestic partner. The Civil Rights Ordinance prohibits discrimination in these areas:

• Labor organization membership and referrals
• Employment, including employment agencies, employment information, and employment advertisement
• Real estate, including broker/sales person, rental, lease, and sales
• Professional organizations
• Credit and lending
• Public accommodations
• Public service
• Educational institutions
• Business
• Reprisal, including aiding and abetting discrimination, concealing discriminatory acts, and opposing discrimination
• Coercion in housing

The Complaint Investigation Division investigates all complaints of discrimination which fall under the jurisdiction of the Minneapolis Civil Rights Ordinance. The CID staff act as neutral investigators, gather information from all parties, and complete impartial investigations. The Department is a Federal Employment Practices Agency (FEPA). If your case is an employment case or involves a labor organization, it may be dual filed with the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission (EEOC), which has separate jurisdictional requirements. By dual filing your case, your federal rights as well as your city rights are protected.

Accepts and investigates charges of employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, equal pay, and disability.

Provides legal services including:

• Creditor problems and harassment by bill collectors
• Contract-for-Deed issues
• Custody and visitation issues
• Divorce
• Evictions
• Family issues
• Fuel assistance
• Garnishment
• Housing code violations
• Landlord-tenant issues including leases, evictions, denials of subsidized housing, fair housing, repair issues, etc.
• Mortgage foreclosures
• Representation for General Assistance, MFIP, Food Benefits, and Medical Assistance
• Unemployment compensation
• Utilities
• Supplemental Security Income

Legal Clinics: Virtual advice regarding Bankruptcy, Family Law, and Social Security is available Home visits may be possible Legal Aid does not handle adoption, paternity, or wills, but special circumstance cases are considered Assistance may involve representation, advice, or referral. The demand for services is high and Legal Aid is unable to handle all requests for assistance. There are established case priorities and, in some instances, waiting lists have become necessary to allocate services. Advice appointments may occur in person, on the phone, electronically, at clinics, or outreach.

Provides legal advice and representation for housing issues related to eviction, mortgage foreclosure, poor housing conditions, Section 8, accessibility issues for disabled individuals, or discrimination.

Provides advice and representation on education-related problems, with a focus on:

• Bullying and harassment in schools

• Education of English language learners

• Education of students experiencing homelessness

• Racial discrimination and bias in schools

• School expulsions and some suspensions

• Special education services for students with disabilities

FHEO works to eliminate housing discrimination, promote economic opportunity, and achieve diverse, inclusive communities: ?- Filing a complaint ?- Investigates cases of discrimination under the Fair Housing Act (including housing that is privately owned and operated), and discrimination and other civil rights violations in housing and community development programs, including those funded by HUD

Provides advice and representation on education-related problems, with a focus on:

• Bullying and harassment in schools

• Education of English language learners

• Education of students experiencing homelessness

• Racial discrimination and bias in schools

• School expulsions and some suspensions

• Special education services for students with disabilities

Provides advice and representation on education-related problems, with a focus on:

• Bullying and harassment in schools

• Education of English language learners

• Education of students experiencing homelessness

• Racial discrimination and bias in schools

• School expulsions and some suspensions

• Special education services for students with disabilities

• Accept and process complaints of discrimination and refer complaints of discrimination to the Minnesota Department of Human Rights (MDHR), EEO, HUD, or Department of Justice as appropriate.

Areas of discrimination assistance:

• ?- Business
• - Credit
• - Education
• - Employment
• - Housing
• - Public accommodations
• - Public service

• Promotes an accessible and diverse workforce

• Responsible for enforcement of policies against discrimination and harassment

• Works to increase full accessibility to all City services and programs