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Public Health Advocacy and Education - Association for Nonsmokers - Minnesota

- Educates the public about the dangers of secondhand smoke and the need to reduce children's access to tobacco products - Helps the lodging industry create smoke-free hotels and motels - Mentors young people to adopt healthy, tobacco-free lifestyles - Works to protect the public from secondhand smoke - Works with youth groups and communities to develop and implement tobacco-free parks and recreation areas - Works with landlords to develop and implement smoke-free policies and thus increase the availability of smoke-free rental housing

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Health Related Advocacy Groups
Tobacco Use Education/Prevention

Disability Minnesota Website - Minnesota Council on Disability

Website provides access to over 100 state programs, products, and services for individuals impacted by disability. Site users can locate resources in any of four ways: by topic such as education, employment, housing or transportation; by state agency; through an A-Z index; or by a keyword search. The site has links with a brief description of a program, product or service offered by various state agencies. Collaborative effort of: - Disability Services Division/Minnesota Department of Human Services - Minnesota Commission Serving Deaf and Hard of Hearing Persons - Minnesota Deaf and Hard of Hearing Division - Minnesota Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities - Minnesota Ombudsman's Office for Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities - Minnesota STAR Program - Minnesota State Council on Disability - Minnesota State Services for the Blind - Minnesota Vocational Rehabilitation Services Division

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Developmental Disabilities
Health Related Advocacy Groups
Disease/Disability Information
State Government Information Services

Social Justice Projects and Programs - Take Action Minnesota

Advocacy group that engages in a number of projects and programs, working in coalition with partners to build racial, social and economic justice in Minnesota. Current projects include: - Criminal Justice Reform: Efforts to change the criminal justice system to one which is focused on rehabilitation, civic engagement, and reintegration - Democracy and Voting Rights: Efforts to end voting restrictions for Minnesotans on probation or parole - Elections: Efforts to advance progressive values in politics - Health: Efforts toward a people-focused healthcare system - Work and Wealth: Efforts toward fair wages and tax reform

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Political Action/Lobbying Groups
Health Related Advocacy Groups
Political Organizations

Social Justice Projects and Programs - Take Action Minnesota

Advocacy group that engages in a number of projects and programs, working in coalition with partners to build racial, social and economic justice in Minnesota. Current projects include: - Criminal Justice Reform: Efforts to change the criminal justice system to one which is focused on rehabilitation, civic engagement, and reintegration - Democracy and Voting Rights: Efforts to end voting restrictions for Minnesotans on probation or parole - Elections: Efforts to advance progressive values in politics - Health: Efforts toward a people-focused healthcare system - Work and Wealth: Efforts toward fair wages and tax reform

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Political Action/Lobbying Groups
Health Related Advocacy Groups
Political Organizations

Cystic Fibrosis Information and Research - Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Minnesota and Dakotas Chapter

Works with the national office to provide the following services: - Accredits and finances 113 Cystic Fibrosis (CF) care centers nationwide, which provide high-quality, specialized care for those with CF; these centers provide comprehensive diagnosis and treatment as well as professional medical education and training - Advocates for increased funding from government sources and encourages the development and federal approval of drugs to treat CF - Created the innovative Therapeutics Development Program, which provides matching funds to biotechnology companies to stimulate the development of new therapeutics for people with CF - Funding network of 10 CF research centers at leading universities and medical schools throughout the United States - Maintains a website at www.cff.org which provides information on a variety of subjects relating to CF, including updates on CF research, public policy issues, ways to get involved, and general information - Provides a variety of grants to scientists to conduct CF research - Publishes brochures and fact sheets on CF information - Raises funds for research and treatment by holding a variety of local events throughout the year ?- Supports extensive clinical trials to test new drug therapies

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Health Related Advocacy Groups
Printed/Printable Materials
Disease/Disability Information
Funding
Cystic Fibrosis

Celiac Disease Information And Support - Celiac Disease Foundation

Provides an online resource of information to those affected by Celiac Disease such as: - Advocacy for campaigns and initiatives to improve food labels, insurance coverages, and more - Information about Celiac Disease, testing information, and referral to resources - Quarterly newsletter containing timely information on treatment, nutrition, food and drug updates, support articles, recipes, and food resources included with membership - Research for future therapies - Virtual education courses and events for free

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Specialized Information and Referral
Disabilities Issues
Health Related Advocacy Groups
Disease/Disability Information
Celiac Disease
Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education

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