Medical Assistance for Employed Persons with Disabilities promotes competent employment and the economic self-sufficiency of people with disabilities by assuring continued access to Medical Assistance for necessary health care services. MA-EPD allows working people with disabilities to qualify for MA under higher income and asset limits than regular MA. The goal of the program is to encourage people with disabilities to work and enjoy the benefits of being employed. MA-EPD pays for the same services as regular Medical Assistance, including: - Home care services - Inpatient hospital services - Medical equipment services - Mental health services - Personal assistance services - Physical, occupational and speech therapy - Physician and health clinic visits - Prescription drugs

Providing the following services: - Accessibility Services, include ramp design ?- Advocacy ?- Assertiveness ?- Benefits Management ?- Community education and support groups ?- Cooking/nutrition ?- Financial Management ?- Housing ?- Housing referral ?- Independent living skills training ?- Information and referral and advocacy ?- Peer mentor services ?- Transition services ?- Work with schools in the area ?- Work with veterans, possible areas of skills training include, but not limited to: ?- Self-esteem ?- Vocational ?- Relationships ?- Safety

A comprehensive web-based application that integrates assessment and support planning for people who need long-term services and supports in Minnesota. The assessment takes a person-centered approach to ensure that services meet each individual's strengths, goals, preferences, and assessed needs. The assessment replaces the following assessment tools: - Developmental Disability Screening - Long-term Care Consultation Assessment - Personal Care Assistance Assessment - Home Care Nursing Assessment (to be included in a future enhancement) The assessment determines eligibility for publicly funded programs and services including: - Alternative Care Program - Brain Injury Waiver - Community Alternative Care Waiver - Community Alternatives for Disabled Individuals Waiver - Developmental Disability Waiver - Elderly Waiver - Case management for people with developmental disabilities - Semi-Independent Living Services NOTE: Community or in-person screening is required in some situations to determine eligibility for waiver services

Waivered Services: - Available to persons with a variety of disabilities - Waivered services are flexible and can be provided in a variety of settings - CADI (Community Alternatives for Persons with Disabilities) Waiver is available to adults and children with disabilities who need a nursing facility level of care: - TBIW (Traumatic Brain Injury Waiver) is available to adults and children who have had severe brain injuries from an accident, or due to stroke, heart attack or disease - MR/RC (Mental Retardation and Related Conditions) Waiver provides supports to adults and children with developmental disabilities - EW (Elderly Waiver) provides supports to seniors at home or in adult foster care who would otherwise have to live in a nursing home - AC (Alternative Care) Waiver provides supports to seniors at home or in adult foster care who would otherwise have to live in a nursing home, who because of their assets don't qualify for traditional Medical Assistance programs. Waivers pay for services such as personal care assistants, independent living skills counseling, homemaking, respite care, in-home family support, and other services Personal Care Attendants: - Provide assistance with daily living activities such as hygiene, grooming, dressing, taking medications, simple housekeeping, and other tasks - PCAs also provide behavioral monitoring and supervision to help clients with behavior problems - PCAs can help clients with FAS to live in a variety of settings, including foster care, their own homes and apartments, and family homes Other services: - In-home family supports and respite RSI provides support to caregivers and families of people with disabilities - Respite services gives caregivers and families a break for a few hours to a few days at a time. Respite can be provided in or outside of the family home - In-Home family supports services helps adults and children with daily life management skills, such as self-care, socialization, sensory/motor development, behavior management, community living and healthy recreation. - Respite and in-home family supports are waivered services programs - Adults and children who do not qualify for the MR/RC waiver may be eligible to receive similar kinds of help through the CADI or PCA programs

Classroom, community, and experts assist in learning and leading programs including: - Art - Book clubs - Community activities - Creative writing - Discussions - Film - Informational interviews - Internships - Music Community learning experiences including: - Touring businesses - Visiting local attractions - Volunteering

Supported employment services for adults who are seeking employment, assistance learning job skills, and/or maintaining employment in the community. There are also several assessment sites available to assess individual's employment skills.

A web-based application that is comprehensive and integrates assessment and support planning for people who need long-term services and supports in Minnesota. The assessment takes a person-centered approach to ensure services meet each individual's strengths, goals, preferences, and assessed needs. The assessment replaces the following assessment tools: - Developmental Disability Screening - Long-term Care Consultation Assessment - Personal Care Assistance Assessment - Home Care Nursing Assessment (to be included in a future enhancement) The assessment determines eligibility for publicly funded programs and services including: - Alternative Care Program - Brain Injury (BI) Waiver - Community Access for Disability Inclusion (CADI) Waiver - Community Alternative Care (CAC) Waiver - Developmental Disability Waiver - Elderly Waiver - Case management for people with developmental disabilities - Semi-Independent Living Services

A comprehensive web-based application that integrates assessment and support planning for people who need long-term services and supports in Minnesota. The assessment takes a person-centered approach to ensure that services meet each individual's strengths, goals, preferences, and assessed needs. The assessment replaces the following assessment tools: - Developmental Disability Screening - Long-term Care Consultation Assessment - Personal Care Assistance Assessment - Home Care Nursing Assessment (to be included in a future enhancement) The assessment determines eligibility for publicly funded programs and services including: - Alternative Care Program - Brain Injury Waiver - Community Alternative Care Waiver - Community Alternatives for Disabled Individuals Waiver - Developmental Disability Waiver - Elderly Waiver - Case management for people with developmental disabilities - Semi-Independent Living Services NOTE: Community or in-person screening is required in some situations to determine eligibility for waiver services

Community First Services and Supports (CFSS) is a Minnesota health care program that offers flexible options to meet the unique needs of people. CFSS allows people greater independence in their homes and communities. CFSS replaces personal care assistance (PCA) and the Consumer Support Grant (CSG). CFSS covers the same main services as PCA: - Activities of daily living, such as eating, bathing, grooming and transferring - Health-related tasks - Instrumental activities of daily living, such as shopping, cooking, laundry, and assistance with self-administered medications - Observation and redirection of behavior. Under CFSS, individuals will work with a Consultation Services Provider, like Arc Northland, to be able to choose between the Budget Model or Agency Model. Consultation Services Providers will provide education on their options and provide support in writing their service delivery plan.

Administers a web-based application that integrates assessment and support planning for people who need long-term services and supports in Minnesota. The assessment takes a person-centered approach to ensure services meet each individual's strengths, goals, preferences, and assessed needs. Determines eligibility for publicly funded programs and services, including: - Alternative Care Program - Brain Injury Waiver - Community Alternative Care Waiver - Community Alternatives for Disabled Individuals Waiver - Developmental Disability Waiver - Elderly Waiver - Case management for people with developmental disabilities - Semi-Independent Living Services

A comprehensive web-based application that integrates assessment and support planning for people who need long-term services and supports in Minnesota. The assessment takes a person-centered approach to ensure that services meet each individual's strengths, goals, preferences, and assessed needs. The assessment replaces the following assessment tools: - Developmental Disability Screening - Long-term Care Consultation Assessment - Personal Care Assistance Assessment - Home Care Nursing Assessment (to be included in a future enhancement) The assessment determines eligibility for publicly funded programs and services including: - Alternative Care Program - Brain Injury Waiver - Community Alternative Care Waiver - Community Alternatives for Disabled Individuals Waiver - Developmental Disability Waiver - Elderly Waiver - Case management for people with developmental disabilities - Semi-Independent Living Services NOTE: Community or in-person screening is required in some situations to determine eligibility for waiver services

Assessment of skills to identify potentials, aptitudes, and career goals to determine employment needs for people with disabilities. Avivo works further with those assessed to find and keep employment they love. An employment counselor will work with the client on a training or employment plan designed to meet life and work goals.

Administers a web-based application that integrates assessment and support planning for people who need long-term services and supports in Minnesota. The assessment takes a person-centered approach to ensure services meet each individual's strengths, goals, preferences, and assessed needs. Determines eligibility for publicly funded programs and services, including: - Alternative Care Program - Brain Injury Waiver - Community Alternative Care Waiver - Community Alternatives for Disabled Individuals Waiver - Developmental Disability Waiver - Elderly Waiver - Case management for people with developmental disabilities - Semi-Independent Living Services

Medical Assistance for Employed Persons with Disabilities promotes competent employment and the economic self-sufficiency of people with disabilities by assuring continued access to Medical Assistance for necessary health care services. MA-EPD allows working people with disabilities to qualify for MA under higher income and asset limits than regular MA. The goal of the program is to encourage people with disabilities to work and enjoy the benefits of being employed. MA-EPD pays for the same services as regular Medical Assistance, including: - Home care services - Inpatient hospital services - Medical equipment services - Mental health services - Personal assistance services - Physical, occupational and speech therapy - Physician and health clinic visits - Prescription drugs

Coordinates a variety of maintenance and home-based services to ensure that individuals can safely stay in their homes. Services include: - Annual clean-ups - Cleaning - Family therapy - Handyman services - Housekeeping - Lawncare - Moving - Occupational therapy - Physical therapy - Snow removal

Provides services and resources that support students and school sites in the development and implementation of a comprehensive and inclusive continuum of instruction.

Administers a web-based application that integrates assessment and support planning for people who need long-term services and supports in Minnesota. The assessment takes a person-centered approach to ensure services meet each individual's strengths, goals, preferences, and assessed needs. Determines eligibility for publicly funded programs and services, including: - Alternative Care Program - Brain Injury Waiver - Community Alternative Care Waiver - Community Alternatives for Disabled Individuals Waiver - Developmental Disability Waiver - Elderly Waiver - Case management for people with developmental disabilities - Semi-Independent Living Services

A web-based application that is comprehensive and integrates assessment and support planning for people who need long-term services and supports in Minnesota. The assessment takes a person-centered approach to ensure services meet each individual's strengths, goals, preferences, and assessed needs. The assessment replaces the following assessment tools: Developmental Disability Screening Long-term Care Consultation Assessment Personal Care Assistance Assessment Home Care Nursing Assessment (to be included in a future enhancement) The assessment determines eligibility for publicly funded programs and services including: Alternative Care Program Brain Injury Waiver Case management for people with developmental disabilities Community Alternative Care Waiver Community Alternatives for Disabled Individuals Waiver Developmental Disability Waiver Elderly Waiver Semi-Independent Living Services

Variety of programs for community members including: - Access Project Program: assists individuals with disabilities to participate in Community Education programs - Adult Education and enrichment courses - Youth enrichment courses

GRH is an income supplement program that helps pay for lodging and raw food costs for low-income adults who have been placed in a licensed or registered setting including adult foster care, board and lodging establishments, supervised living facilities, non certified boarding care homes and various forms of assisted living settings.

Provides community living programs (supervision, training, and assistance in functional day activities) and enhanced services such as community integration in a staff-intensive environment for adults with physical or developmental disabilities

A comprehensive web-based application that integrates assessment and support planning for people who need long-term services and supports in Minnesota. The assessment takes a person-centered approach to ensure services meet each individual's strengths, goals, preferences, and assessed needs. The assessment replaces the following assessment tools: - Developmental Disability Screening - Long-term Care Consultation Assessment - Personal Care Assistance Assessment - Home Care Nursing Assessment (to be included in a future enhancement) The assessment determines eligibility for publicly funded programs and services, including: - Alternative Care Program - Brain Injury Waiver - Community Alternative Care Waiver - Community Alternatives for Disabled Individuals Waiver - Developmental Disability Waiver - Elderly Waiver - Case management for people with developmental disabilities - Semi-Independent Living Services

With the right training, preparation, and work place accommodations, people with disabilities can have rewarding careers. Vocational Rehabilitation Services helps people prepare for, find & keep a job, and live as independently as possible. Services include: - Counseling - Job training - Job searching - Job skills - Living Independently - Work-based learning experiences - Work readiness training - Instruction in self-advocacy skills - Transition from high school

With the right training, preparation, and work place accommodations, people with disabilities can have rewarding careers. Vocational Rehabilitation Services helps people prepare for, find & keep a job, and live as independently as possible. Services include: - Counseling - Job training - Job searching - Job skills - Living Independently - Work-based learning experiences - Work readiness training - Instruction in self-advocacy skills - Transition from high school

Provide individual competitive employment services. Services include: - Benefits planning - Career planning - Follow-up support services - Job coaching - Job development services - Job follow-up services - Job placement - Job-seeking skills training - Multi-lingual and multi-cultural support - PASS and IRWE planning - Person-centered planning - Resume and cover letter development - Supported employment - Vocational assessments: Evaluations are conducted to line with the person's interests and strengths. Assist individuals in identifying job goals and developing career paths. The evaluation helps an individual determine if the work in that particular field is a good fit.