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

Nursing Home Relocation coordination services to people with disabilities currently living in a nursing home or other institutional settings who desire to move to an independent setting in their community. Will also help find medical and social services and supports needed to live independently, such as a personal care attendant.

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

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

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

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

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

Provides a series of informational meetings designed to explore options and connect individuals living with a disability to resources that align with their goals. The personalized approach gives individuals the tools to take the next step while developing self-advocacy skills. Self-directed Resource Navigation offers: - Person-centered planning ??????- Regular communication with a support team ???- Thorough exploration of interests, support needs, and future goals - Virtual support and digital tools

Participants learn basic skills, attitudes and work behaviors necessary to obtain and maintain employment. Participants work with staff to build work skills, set career goals and prepare for employment.

Provides a day support program for individuals who could benefit from and enjoy day program services. Activities include: - Art and music therapies - Fitness activities and exercises - Learning activities - Local community activities - Medication administration - Recreational, social, and creative activities such as arts and crafts, cooking, educational groups, games, reading, and discussion groups - Volunteer community service projects

Subsidized housing units include: - Activities organized by residents - Caretaker lives on site/responds to emergencies when office is closed - Elevator and laundry facilities available - Fireplace room - Large community room with kitchen - Library - Off street and garage parking (monthly fee) - One pet is allowed per household; ask about weight and height limit - Park within one mile - Secure access entry system - Security deposit required - Water/sewer, heat, electricity, and trash included in rent (residents pay for pick-up of furniture/electronics). Resident pays a seasonal electricity fee of $20/month (June - September) if an A/C is installed in the apartment. Resident pays a $5/month electricity fee if using an additional fridge/freezer in the apartment. Residents pay for disposal of furniture/electronics removed by waste management.

Short-term, community-based services designed to help students with disabilities and/or having a gap in services and needing additional support to identify career interests.

Assists older adults and individuals with disabilities with a housing application fee for up to 2 household members. Also assists with the fees for a new ID and/or birth certificate for 2 household members when needed to obtain housing.

The Housing Choice Voucher Program (also known as Section 8) utilizes the existing private rental market in Dakota County to provide decent, safe and sanitary housing opportunities for low-income families, elderly, handicapped and disabled persons at an affordable cost. The CDA administers this federal program for all of Dakota County except South Saint Paul (the South St. Paul HRA administers the program for that city). Program participants choose a rental unit from the private rental market and the property owner must be willing to accept voucher-assisted tenants. All assisted rental units must pass an annual inspection based on federally established Housing Quality Standards.

Provides information about blindness and visual impairment. Provides assistance to individuals for accessing products, services, and trainings to assist with daily activities and adjustments to vision loss.

The program builds bridges, allowing those living with a disability access to activities and events they would not normally have. Program developers create a calendar of activities that provide social, physical, and mental benefits for all ages, levels of disability, and their families/caregivers. The Inclusive Community Program also advocates for - Inclusive community areas - Accessibility rights - Education assistance for students living with a disability This program also manages the fundraising events for UCP of Central MN. These events bring those with disabilities together with family and community members to raise funds for UCP programs. Inclusive Community Program activities can include: - Annual Halloween party - Art camps - Educational programs - Super Strikers bowling league

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 ?The assessment determines eligibility for publicly funded programs and services including: - Alternative Care Program - Brain Injury (BI) Waiver - Case management for people with developmental disabilities - Community Access for Disability Inclusion (CADI) Waiver - Community Alternative Care (CAC) Waiver - Developmental Disability Waiver - Elderly Waiver - Semi-Independent Living Services

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 and training services to assist in developing or enhancing daily living skills to attain or maintain the desired level of independent functioning. Services may include: - Communication skill development - Employment skills ?- Finance skill development - Information and referral resources - Independent living assessments - Post-secondary education exploration - Personal growth and self-help training - Peer counseling - Self-care and daily living skill development - Transportation information including assisting individuals in studying the Minnesota Drivers Manual - Youth transition 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 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

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

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

Assisted Living - Kingsway Retirement Living: Part of a 22-acre continuum of care campus; 36 assisted living apartments for individuals ages 55 and older Independent Living - Boessling Lutheran Village Apartments: Offers affordable housing for older adults ages 62 and older; tenants must meet the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) income requirements - Faith Residence Apartments: Offers independent living for individuals living with a disability ages 18 - 62 years old and are subject to income requirements - Highland Regency House: Luxury apartment community for older adults ages 55 and older; one and two bedroom floor plans - Kingsway Retirement Living: Part of a 22-acre continuum of care campus. Offers 45 independent living apartments for older adults ages 55 and older. Has a living area dedicated to providing memory care.

Assist people with disabilities to locate available services such as: - Accessible and affordable housing - Adaptive equipment - Support services - Transportation options

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