Provides 245D waivered services which include: - Homemaker Services: Provides light household cleaning, laundry, assistance with home management, and activities of daily living - Individual Community Living Supports (ICLS): Offers assistance to older adults who need reminders, cues, intermittent/moderate supervision, or physical assistance to help them remain in their homes - Individual Home Supports Without Training: Provide support, assistance, and supervision to adults or children who live in their own homes - Night Supervision Services: Provides overnight assistance and monitoring in the client's home when the client is in need of assistance with activities of daily living, positive support programming, transition plans, and reinforcement of skills development - Personal Support: Non-medical care, assistance, and supervision

Drop-in center provides a socialization and recreational program for low income adults dealing with mental illness and/or other disabilities. Thursday drop-in: Open to adults with serious and persistent mental illness. Socialization and recreational programming democratically developed by the group.

Individual Advocacy includes both advocating and teaching self-advocacy skills to persons with disabilities to solve problems related to their legal, civil, and human rights. Members practice the following skills: - Self-advocacy - Encourage and support others in their self-advocacy efforts

Arts programs provide activities and experiences that encourage creativity, independent thinking, relationship building, confidence, and self-motivation: - Acting - Creative writing - Movement and dance - Music - Visual art Connect programs offer options to help people meet their health and wellness goals, including: - Fitness and relaxation classes - Healthy relationships and sexuality education - Individualized wellness/health planning - Memberships to fitness centers

Rent subsidized accessible housing for adults with physical disabilities, mobility impairment, or traumatic brain injury. Apartment locations are: - Arlington Gardens (202), 110 Arlington Avenue West, St. Paul 55117 - Autumn Trails of Rogers (202), 21845 129th Avenue North, Rogers 55374 - Becker Avenue Apartments, 1409 Becker Avenue SE, Wilmar 56201 - Bostrom Terrace, 1680 Eastwood Road SE, Rochester 55904 - Buffalo Ridge Apartments (202), 2107 Nobles Street, Worthington 56187 - Burke Apartments, 720 Maplegrove Road, Duluth 55811 - David F. Day Apartments (202), 1221 22nd Street South, Sartell 56377 - Henry Courts I, 8650 Aldrich Avenue South, Bloomington 55420 - Henry Courts II, 134-154 Western Avenue South, St. Paul 55102 - Hope Village Apartments, 243 Sundance Road, Sartell 56377 - Heirloom Courts, 100 Heirloom Avenue, Hudson, WI 54016 - Hillcrest Apartments, 1370 Curve Crest Boulevard, Stillwater 55082 - Iglehart, 814 Iglehart Avenue, St. Paul 55104 - Kay Knutson Apartments, 905 Eldorado Street SE, Owatonna 55060 - Kenosha Drive Apartments (202), 3461 Kenosha Drive NW, Rochester 55901 - Leah's Apartments, 12721 Greenwood Drive, Burnsville 55337 - Maple Trail Apartments(202), 165 24th Place NW Owatonna 55060 - Meadow Trails Apartments(202), 21875 129th Avenue North, Rogers 55374 - Moses Residence, 220 17th Street NW, Grand Rapids 55744 - Northern Lights Apartments, 511 D Street SE, Brainerd 56401 - Pesch Place, 2000 Mary Hills Drive Golden Valley 55422 - Pine Grove Apartments, 4082 Haines Road, Duluth 55811 - Prairie Sky Apartments, 1701 8th Street NW, Austin 55912 - Quarry Heights, 2051 Quarry Road, St. Cloud 56301 - Redruth Valley Apartments, 6801 Redruth Street, Duluth 55807 - River Bluff Apartments, 1020 Bluff Avenue East, Shakopee 55379 - River Winds Apartments, 303 Jewett Street, Marshall 56258 - Roselawn Village Apartments, 1074 Roselawn Avenue West, Roseville 55113 - Selby, 825 Selby Avenue, St. Paul 55104 - Superior View Apartments, 1022 Junction Avenue, Duluth 55812 - Tribute Commons, 123 Heritage Boulevard, Hudson, WI 54016 - Washington Avenue Apartments (202), 608 Washington Avenue, Albert Lea 56007 - West Apartments, 1501 143rd Street West, Burnsville 55306 - Winston Courts, 710 East 31st Street, Hibbing 55746 Accessible subsidized housing also available in Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wyoming

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

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

Paratransit service for individuals who are not able to utilize the fixed route city bus system due to a disability. Services include: - Appointments for a scheduled ride within the city limits of Grand Forks, North Dakota, and East Grand Forks, Minnesota. - Passengers are picked up close to their scheduled time and will be shared with other passengers - Pre-paid punch cards - Wheelchair lifts and wheelchair accessible vehicles NOTE: Dial-A-Ride does not operate as a taxi service. Drivers will not enter residents or buildings, lift or carry passengers or wheelchairs up and down steps, or perform any personal care assistance.

The Rehabilitation Loan Program and Emergency & Accessibility Loan Program (RLP/ELP) assist low-income homeowners in financing home improvements that directly affect the safety, habitability, energy efficiency, or accessibility of their homes. The Emergency & Accessibility Loan Program is available for home improvements that address emergency conditions of the home or accessibility needs for a household resident with a disability. MHFA Rehabilitation Loan Program: - Applicant must meet income guidelines as set forth by MHFA; homeowner may be eligible for financing up to $20,000 - Applicant must own and occupy the property that is to be improved - Funds are limited and waiting lists may occur - Loan provides financing for up to $37,500 to make eligible permanent repairs without interest or monthly payments - Loans are forgiven if you do not sell, transfer titles, or cease to occupy the property during the loan term - Maximum loan term is 15 years for properties taxed as real property and 10 years for mobile/manufactured homes taxed as personal property located in a mobile home park - Net value of the applicant's assets must be no greater than $25,000 - Property taxes must be current - Residence must be the applicant's principal place of residence - Various property types are eligible including, but not limited to, single-family homes, duplexes, a condominium unit, and manufactured housing taxed as real or personal property - Works with a participating Rehab Loan Lender Small Cities Development Programs: - Income-based program - Requirements vary depending on the community served

Group Exercise Classes: Members can attend a variety of free fitness classes including cardio and strength, dance, strength, yoga and pilates, ForeverWell, Kids and Family, and water exercise. Note: Not all classes are offered at all locations. Personal Training and Assessments: Rates for members and non-members. Members can receive a free one-on-one 60 minute assessment session with a certified personal trainer. Personal training sessions are available virtually via Zoom (included in membership or a monthly fee). Small Group Training Programs: - Provides opportunities for small group training and flex training. Available classes vary by location. Rates for members and non-members. - Wellness 180 provides a series of lessons that will help educate participants in and out of a classroom setting on how gradual lifestyle changes can positively impact their health. Rates for members and non-members. - Wellbeats is for kids ages 3 to 14 who are participants of Kids Stuff or child care (must be a member). Kids Stuff provides free drop-off child care while parents/caregivers workout (must be a member). Elder Care: Provides specific programs and services to support older adults age 55 and older, including in-person activities and free classes. - ForeverWell: Provides members with wellness activities for older adults age 55 and older including virtually online or in-person options. Must be a member for the virtual online activities. Also provides wellness checks for senior ForeverWell members. The George Wellbeing programs offer guidance, virtually or one-on-one in a group setting, with a board-certified coach, to help participants navigate healthy choices. Adult Sports Leagues: Provides team, doubles, and individuals sport activities. Opportunities for members and non-members. Kids Sports: Provides year-round activities and program for kids of all ages and skill levels, including youth sports leagues and classes, summer sports, Homeschool Physical Education, and adult sports leagues. Members and non-members are welcome to participate. Offers youth with disabilities age 8 and up opportunities to participate in the Blazing Stars Special Olympics Team. The Young Athletes program introduces children ages 2 to 7 with and without intellectual disabilities to the world of sports. Orthology: Provides physical therapy and chiropractic services Kids and Families: Provides exercises classes, adventure racing, free child care while members work out, Parents Night Out provides child care for an evening out, family friendly fitness centers, and youth and family fitness cards that outlines an entire workout from warm-ups to cool down stretches. Journey to Freedom: Provides an 8 week session where participants meet in small-group discussions, read, reflect, find support, and heal. The goal of the program is to build community and support successful life change in a safe place. Specialty series include Freedom from Body Image and Food Issues, Freedom from Low Self-Esteem, Freedom from the Pain of Grief and Disappointment, and Freedom from Fear. Condition Specific Programs: Include tailored health and fitness programs for people with health conditions including Parkinson's disease and pre-diabetes. Water Safety Program: Provides reduced cost water safety instruction for kids ages 5 - 14 and swimming lessons for ages 6 months to adult. Offers parent and child, school-age children, preschool children, and teen and adult swimming lessons and water safety instruction. Member and non-member rates available. Provides trainings and certifications for lifeguard training, CPR and first aid, babysitting safety, safety training for coaches and instructor level training. Classes are offered in a traditional classroom and blended where lessons are online and skills are practiced in class.

Group Exercise Classes: Members can attend a variety of free fitness classes including cardio and strength, dance, strength, yoga and pilates, ForeverWell, Kids and Family, and water exercise. Note: Not all classes are offered at all locations. Personal Training and Assessments: Rates for members and non-members. Members can receive a free one-on-one 60 minute assessment session with a certified personal trainer. Personal training sessions are available virtually via Zoom (included in membership or a monthly fee). Small Group Training Programs: - Provides opportunities for small group training and flex training. Available classes vary by location. Rates for members and non-members. - Wellness 180 provides a series of lessons that will help educate participants in and out of a classroom setting on how gradual lifestyle changes can positively impact their health. Rates for members and non-members. - Wellbeats is for kids ages 3 to 14 who are participants of Kids Stuff or child care (must be a member). Kids Stuff provides free drop-off child care while parents/caregivers workout (must be a member). Elder Care: Provides specific programs and services to support older adults age 55 and older, including in-person activities and free classes. - ForeverWell: Provides members with wellness activities for older adults age 55 and older including virtually online or in-person options. Must be a member for the virtual online activities. Also provides wellness checks for senior ForeverWell members. The George Wellbeing programs offer guidance, virtually or one-on-one in a group setting, with a board-certified coach, to help participants navigate healthy choices. Adult Sports Leagues: Provides team, doubles, and individuals sport activities. Opportunities for members and non-members. Kids Sports: Provides year-round activities and program for kids of all ages and skill levels, including youth sports leagues and classes, summer sports, Homeschool Physical Education, and adult sports leagues. Members and non-members are welcome to participate. Offers youth with disabilities age 8 and up opportunities to participate in the Blazing Stars Special Olympics Team. The Young Athletes program introduces children ages 2 to 7 with and without intellectual disabilities to the world of sports. Orthology: Provides physical therapy and chiropractic services Kids and Families: Provides exercises classes, adventure racing, free child care while members work out, Parents Night Out provides child care for an evening out, family friendly fitness centers, and youth and family fitness cards that outlines an entire workout from warm-ups to cool down stretches. Journey to Freedom: Provides an 8 week session where participants meet in small-group discussions, read, reflect, find support, and heal. The goal of the program is to build community and support successful life change in a safe place. Specialty series include Freedom from Body Image and Food Issues, Freedom from Low Self-Esteem, Freedom from the Pain of Grief and Disappointment, and Freedom from Fear. Condition Specific Programs: Include tailored health and fitness programs for people with health conditions including Parkinson's disease and pre-diabetes. Water Safety Program: Provides reduced cost water safety instruction for kids ages 5 - 14 and swimming lessons for ages 6 months to adult. Offers parent and child, school-age children, preschool children, and teen and adult swimming lessons and water safety instruction. Member and non-member rates available. Provides trainings and certifications for lifeguard training, CPR and first aid, babysitting safety, safety training for coaches and instructor level training. Classes are offered in a traditional classroom and blended where lessons are online and skills are practiced in class.

Provides room and board for low-income seniors and adults with disabilities with the goal of preventing institutionalization and homelessness. Individuals who do not qualify for home and community-based waiver programs may be able to receive supplemental service funding to provide other services, including but not limited to: - Arranging for appointments, meetings, and medical and social services - Assistance with transportation - Medication reminders

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

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 - Home Care Nursing Assessment (to be included in a future enhancement) - Long-term Care Consultation Assessment - Personal Care Assistance Assessment 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

Provides assistance dogs to people with developmental or physical disabilities who can demonstrate that a Canine Companion will enhance their independence or quality of life. Service dogs can assist with daily tasks and help increase independence by reducing reliance on other people. Service dogs may help with every day tasks such as turning on the lights, pick up dropped keys, open a door, pull partners in a manual wheelchair, push buttons on elevators, and many more. Provides service dogs, skilled companion dogs, facility dogs, and hearing dogs

Sponsors recreational programs for all ages including senior citizens and persons with disabilities; included are: - Adaptive recreation for persons with disabilities - Day camps - Parks, playgrounds, picnic facilities, family gardens, recreational trails, ice rinks, two swimming beaches (Shady Oak Beach and Libbs Lake Beach), five tennis courts, basketball court, swimming pool, weight machines, free weights, meeting space, hiking trails, biking trails, skate park, canoe rental, sand volleyball, fishing, recreational facilities - Youth sports leagues and classes including gymnastics, softball, baseball, basketball, soccer, lacrosse, swimming lessons year round, CPR instruction, land and water aerobics, kick boxing, safety awareness/self defense, ice skating, ice hockey, skateboarding, and in-line skating

Peer counseling services are offered individually and in group settings and connect individuals with disabilities to a peer mentor. Peer mentors serve as role models and provide independent living guidance though services including: - Establish goals to increase independence - Community integration - Educational and advocacy resources - Recreation programs

Peer counseling services are offered individually and in group settings and connect individuals with disabilities to a peer mentor. Peer mentors serve as role models and provide independent living guidance though services including: - Establish goals to increase independence - Community integration - Educational and advocacy resources - Recreation programs

Provides room and board for low-income seniors and adults with disabilities with the goal of preventing institutionalization and homelessness. Individuals who do not qualify for home and community-based waiver programs may be able to receive supplemental service funding to provide other services, including but not limited to: - Arranging for appointments, meetings, and medical and social services - Assistance with transportation - Medication reminders

Opportunities for lifelong learning throughout the year: - Adult programs for health, wellness, and recreation - Community use of school facilities - Parenting classes - Programs for adults with disabilities - Senior programs, including cooking/baking classes, and defensive driving, exercise classes - Youth enrichment, including classroom driver's training

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

Provides room and board for low-income seniors and adults with disabilities with the goal of preventing institutionalization and homelessness. Individuals who do not qualify for home and community-based waiver programs may be able to receive supplemental service funding to provide other services, including but not limited to: - Arranging for appointments, meetings, and medical and social services - Assistance with transportation - Medication reminders

Sponsors recreational programs for all ages including senior citizens and persons with disabilities; included are: - Adaptive recreation for persons with disabilities - Day camps - Parks, playgrounds, picnic facilities, family gardens, recreational trails, ice rinks, two swimming beaches (Shady Oak Beach and Libbs Lake Beach), five tennis courts, basketball court, swimming pool, weight machines, free weights, meeting space, hiking trails, biking trails, skate park, canoe rental, sand volleyball, fishing, recreational facilities - Youth sports leagues and classes including gymnastics, softball, baseball, basketball, soccer, lacrosse, swimming lessons year round, CPR instruction, land and water aerobics, kick boxing, safety awareness/self defense, ice skating, ice hockey, skateboarding, and in-line skating

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

- Base fare: $2; rush hour (6 am - 9 am and 3 pm - 6:30 pm weekdays) $2.50; express fare .75 extra during rush hour. Express fare .50 extra during non-rush hours. - Reduced fare, $1, to senior citizens weekdays during NON- rush hours, all day Saturday, Sunday and holidays. ID required with this fare - driver's license or Minnesota ID with a "T" endorsement, Medicare card, railroad retirement card. - Reduced fare, $1, for youth ages 6 - 12 available weekdays during NON-rush hours, all day Saturday, Sunday and holidays. - Children ages 5 and under ride free when accompanied by one paid adult fare (limit 3 per adult). Youth 13 - 17 may qualify for a reduced fare card through schools and employers. - Reduced fare, $1, for persons with disabilities (those unable to qualify for Minnesota drivers license because of physical or mental disability) all day, everyday including weekends and holidays. Certified identification is required - Medicare card (valid during non-rush hours only), Metro Mobility card, Metro Transit temporary ID card or Minnesota driver's license/state ID with an "L" or "A" endorsement. For information on eligibility, certification or registration, call 612-373-3333. - Free Transit Program for Disabled Veterans: Provides free rides on any fixed route service in Minnesota. Disabled veterans with a service connected disability must show a Veterans Identification Card (VIC) issued by a VA Medical Center with the words "Service Connected" or the initials "SC" below the photo. These cards are available at the VA Medical Centers in Minneapolis or St. Cloud.