- Consults with state and local human service, law enforcement, and other agencies to assist with making services accessible to people who are deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing - Has technology used by deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing people - Provides direct counseling/technical assistance to people who are deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing and their families - Provides free training to social service providers, employees, educators, etc. For more information on specific assistive technologies visit mn.gov/deaf-hard-of-hearing

Offers the opportunity to try out or observe a demonstration of assistive technology devices to explore what fits the individual's needs, a lending library of some devices for a trial period, and provides information and resources on where to purchase or find assistive technology that may better assist the individual.

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

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

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

Provides consumers, family members, providers, and the community services such as: - Assessments ?- Assistive Technology demonstrations - Lending and Demonstration Library: allows individuals to try a piece of technology in their home or work environment for 30 days - Training and one-on-one support

Access to assistive technology through device demonstration, device loan, information and referral, and workshops for professionals, consumers, family members related to assistive technology

- Consults with state and local human service, law enforcement, and other agencies to assist with making services accessible to people who are deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing - Has technology used by deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing people - Provides direct counseling/technical assistance to people who are deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing and their families - Provides free training to social service providers, employees, educators, etc. For more information on specific assistive technologies visit mn.gov/deaf-hard-of-hearing

Provides consumers, family members, providers, and the community services such as: - Assessments ?- Assistive Technology demonstrations - Lending and Demonstration Library: allows individuals to try a piece of technology in their home or work environment for 30 days - Training and one-on-one support

- Information and Referral - Community Education and Prevention - Adult Protection Assessment/Investigation - Nursing Home Pre-Admission Screening - General Assessment - Transportation - Interpreter for Hearing Impaired - Health - Related Services - Court - Related Services - Home Health Aide - Homemaking Services - CAC/CADI Family Support Services - Adaptive Aids or Special Equipment - Supplies and Equipment - Money Management - Counseling - Adult Shelter - Case Management

Provides technology to help older Adults and people with disabilities live life to the fullest. Service may include: - Assessment, training, and technical assistance services - Device loan and demonstration - Lighthouse technology instruction: Provides instruction, presentation, or class to people and their family members on how to use technology. Services can be a stand-alone service, separate from any other program. Instruction is offered both in group formats and 1:1 - For a list of technology examples, visit website - Our Tech for Healthy Aging Program - Provides technology solutions specifically tailored to help older adults age well in place

- Consults with state and local human service, law enforcement, and other agencies to assist with making services accessible to people who are deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing - Has technology used by deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing people - Provides direct counseling/technical assistance to people who are deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing and their families - Provides free training to social service providers, employees, educators, etc. For more information on specific assistive technologies visit mn.gov/deaf-hard-of-hearing

- Software Lending Library: Provides an opportunity to preview more than 1,700 pieces of software and assistive technology devices for children and young adults with disabilities as well as parents and professionals including books and video - Free assistive technology consultations by staff for children and adults with disabilities to find benefits from technology - Trainings, in-services and workshops conducted throughout Minnesota on assistive technology-related topics for parents, consumers and professionals

- Consults with state and local human service, law enforcement, and other agencies to assist with making services accessible to people who are deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing - Has technology used by deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing people - Provides direct counseling/technical assistance to people who are deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing and their families - Provides free training to social service providers, employees, educators, etc. For more information on specific assistive technologies visit mn.gov/deaf-hard-of-hearing

Provides consumers, family members, providers, and the community services such as: - Assessments ?- Assistive Technology demonstrations - Lending and Demonstration Library: allows individuals to try a piece of technology in their home or work environment for 30 days - Training and one-on-one support

Audiology and Speech: Diagnose and treat conditions affecting hearing, speech, or balance. Audiology (612)467-1100, Speech-Language Pathology (612)629-7797, 7:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday Dental Service: Room 2U-122, (612)467-2039, 7 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday; General Dentistry, Endodontics, Prosthodontics, Oral Surgery, Dental Hygiene, Periodontics, Sleep Dentistry; Northwest Metro Community Clinic, 7545 Veteran's Drive, Ramsey, MN 55303 provides general dentistry and dental hygiene to eligible veterans among other VA health services. Gastroenterology and Hepatology Service: Gastroenterology and Hepatology Clinics 3V, (612)725-2000, 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday Hematology-Oncology (Cancer Care) Service: Hematology-Oncology Clinics 3V and 3F, (612)725-2000, 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday HIV and PrEP Clinic/Minneapolis Retroviral Treatment Center (MRTC): MRTC Clinic, 3D, 3rd Floor, (612)725-2000, 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday LGBT Care: (612)725-2000 Lodging: Provides several choices in overnight accommodations for patients or families or military service members being treated at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center, including Building 10 for patients who live outside the Twin City metro area and need a place to stay for one night or more, the Fisher House Program is a home away from home for patient's families and significant others who have Veterans and active duty soldiers receiving care at the VA Medical Center. Lodging Office, (612)467-5602, 7 am - 4:15 pm Monday - Friday MADE (Minneapolis Adaptive Design & Engineering Program): Develops and disseminates adaptive technologies and interventions to help Veterans with physical disabilities maximize their function and participation in activities. (612)725-2000, 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday MOVE! Weight Management Program: Minneapolis VA and Outpatient Clinics, (612)629-7388 or (866)414-5058 Ext. 7388, 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday Nutrition & Food Services: (612)467-2004, 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday Optometry and Ophthalmology: Medical Center 2E, offers routine eye exams, vision testing, treatment, prescription eyeglasses, and other assistive devices. Optometry/Ophthalmology (612)467-3451, Optical Shop (612)467-7432 or (612)467-5972. Pharmacy: Room 1R-101, (612)467-2090, 8:15 am -10 pm Monday - Friday; 9 am - 5:30 pm weekends/holidays Primary Care: Family and internal medicine, including immunizations and vaccinations. (612)467-1100, 7:30 am - 5 pm Monday - Friday Radiology (Diagnostic & Imaging)/X-Ray: 1R-128 and Basement, (612)725-2000, by appointment Sleep Medicine: Diagnose and treat sleep problems such as sleeping and breathing difficulties while sleeping (612)467-4406; 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday Spinal Cord Injury and Disorders Center (SCI/D): (612)629-7005, 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday; ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis); spinal cord injuries Surgery: (612)725-2000, 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday; Tele-ICU, 24 hours/7 days a week Telehealth offering video visits, remote care, and care by telephone Tobacco Cessation: (612)467-4212, 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday

Provides consumers, family members, providers, and the community services such as: - Assessments ?- Assistive Technology demonstrations - Lending and Demonstration Library: allows individuals to try a piece of technology in their home or work environment for 30 days - Training and one-on-one support

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

- Consults with state and local human service, law enforcement, and other agencies to assist with making services accessible to people who are deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing - Has technology used by deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing people - Provides direct counseling/technical assistance to people who are deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing and their families - Provides free training to social service providers, employees, educators, etc. For more information on specific assistive technologies visit mn.gov/deaf-hard-of-hearing

Provides specialized inpatient and outpatient services to Veterans, including: Care Program and Support: Provides caregiver support to Veterans and their families at home and in the community, including a Caregiver Support hotline, comprehensive assistance for family caregivers, adult day health care centers, home-based primary care, home hospice care, homemaker and home health aides, home telehealth, remote monitoring care, respite care, and skilled home care. Call the Caregiver Support Line at (855)260-3274, 7 am - 9 pm Monday - Friday, 7 am - 4 pm Saturday. Community Living Center: Provides transitional care including skilled nursing care, for complex medical problems requiring rehabilitation and medical management, pharmaceutical and laboratory service, intravenous therapies, radiation therapy, rehabilitation services, end-of-life care, respite care, and geriatric evaluation and management. (612)725-2000, 24 hours/7 days a week service Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center (GRECC): Provides a multidisciplinary program designed to address the disorders of the aging nervous system for elderly Veterans. Room 4L-100, (612)467-2051, 7:30 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday. Home and Community Care: Provides and coordinates many services through a continuum of care for Veterans in their homes and community settings, including Home-Based Primary Care, Medical Foster Home Program, and providing programs and services that are delivered by community partners. Hospice and Palliative Care: Provides a medical team approach to planning care for Veterans with advanced disease, and support to families. (612)243-7983 or (866)414-5058 Ext. 1100, 7 am - 3:30 pm Monday - Friday. Integrative Health and Wellness: Provides a healing-oriented approach to health care, integrating conventional and traditional healing practices through the Center for Integrative Health. (612)725-2000, 7 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday. Also provides Smoke Free Tobacco Cessation services. Post 9/11 Transition and Care Management: Provides reintegration/transition assistance, care/case management, and outreach services for Veterans who have served in combat since November 11, 1998, and active duty service members. 4th Floor, Clinic 4K, (612)467-3757 or (866)414-5058 Ext. 3757, 8 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: Provides a full array of acute inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services for Veterans with a variety of disorders, primarily neurological and musculoskeletal. Specialized CARF accredited rehabilitation programs such as Amputee, Traumatic Brain Injury/Polytrauma, Stroke, Assistive Technology, and Chronic Pain. (612)629-7797, 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday. Blind/Vision Rehabilitation Services: Provides a continuum of care for severely visually impaired, TBI, low vision, and blinded Veterans and service members. Services can be delivered in the home, a VA facility, community setting, or at a Blind Rehabilitation Center, and include: adjustment to blindness counseling, patient and family education, support groups, benefits analysis, short term and comprehensive residential training (VISOR Program and HOPTEL and Non-HOPTEL Program), outpatient rehabilitation services, and the provision of prosthetic aids. (612)629-7535, 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday.