Resources and Links
http://www.disabiliy.state.mn.us
The Minnesota State Council on Disability (MSCOD)
http://www.minnesotahelp.com/public/
Disability Linkage Line
http://janweb.icdi.wvu.edu/
Job Accommodations Network- Info on job accommodations, ADA, and employability
http://www.cast.org
Center for Applied Special Technology Info on Universal Design for Learning
http://www.therightsplace.org
Minnesota Department of Human Rights- All human rights issues in Minnesota
http://minnesotalifecollege.com/
Minnesota Life College- 2-4 year postsecondary life skills training for young adults with learning disabilities
http://www.disabilityinstitute.org
The Disability Institute- Twin Cities community resource for people with disabilities
http://www.ssa.gov/
Social Security Online- All social security issues
http://www.pepnet.org/
The Postsecondary Education Programs Network- Regional centers for issues regarding education and Individuals who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
http://www.careers.org/
Careers.Org Home Page- Career research and job hunting, includes disability issues
www.mcil-mn.org/ada_mn.htm
Minnesota technical assistance on ADA compliance, training for businesses and individuals
http://www.collegelink.com/
College Link- Info on all aspects of applying to colleges
http://www.ahead.org/
Association on Higher Education and Disability- Organization of professionals committed to full participation in higher education for individuals with disabilities
http://www.closingthegap.com/
Closing the Gap- Computer technology in special education and rehabilitation
http://www.metrocouncil.org
Metro Mobility- Door-through-door public transportation for people with disabilities in Twin Cities area
http://readplease.com/
Read Please- Free downloadable text to speech software
http://www.rfbd.org/
Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic- Source for taped textbooks
www.deed.state.mn.us/rehab/
Minnesota Workforce Centers/Rehabilitation Services- Info on Rehabilitation Services for Minnesotans with disabilities
http://www.mnssb.org
Minnesota Workforce Center/State Services for the Blind