ADA Minnesota
Resource that provides individuals with disabilities, family members, businesses, communities, governments, universities and colleges, service providers and others support in understanding and implementing all Titles of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
(651) 603-9793
TTY: MN Relay 711
(888) 630-9793
http://adaminnesota.org/
US Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division
Information and Technical Assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act. This website has information about rights for those with disabilities and an information line in which an individual can call with questions.
https://www.ada.gov/taprog.htm
Americans with Disabilities Act as Amended with ADA Amendments Act of 1998
Title 42 – The Public Health and Welfare
Chapter 126 – Equal Opportunity for Individuals with Disabilities
http://www.ada.gov/pubs/adastatute08.htm#12101
ADA Standards for Accessible Design
The ADA Standards for Accessible-along with Title II and Title III regulations-say what is required for a building or facility to be physically accessible to people with disabilities.
ADA Standards for Accessible Design
The ADA, Structural Accessibility, and Existing Buildings
The ADA includes some unique provisions that affect businesses and agencies that operate in older buildings and facilities.
ADA, Structural Accessibility, and Existing Buildings
ADA Checklist for Existing Facilities
ADA Checklist for Existing Facilities
Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST)
Universal Design for Learning
http://www.cast.org/
Disability Specialists
For help applying for social security disability benefits.
http://www.disabilityspecialists.net/about-us/
Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid
(612) 332-1441
TDD: (612) 332-4668
Fax: (612) 334-5755
http://mylegalaid.org/
Minnesota DeafBlind Project
(612) 638-1531
Greater Minnesota
(800) 848-4905
TTY: (612) 706-0808
http://www.dbproject.mn.org/
Minnesota Disability Law Center
Twin Cities Metro Area
(612) 334-5970
Greater Minnesota
(800) 292-4150
TDD: (612) 332-4668
http://www.mylegalaid.org/mdlc/contact
Social Security
To find out about social security disability benefits go to:
https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/disability/
Treat People Like People
Abuse Stops with Us.
https://treatpeoplelikepeople.org/
Turbo Tax
Several tax breaks are available for people living with disabilities. These tax breaks aren’t always obvious. Check out this website for for information.
http://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/tax-tips/General-Tax-Tips/Tax-Tips-for-the-Legally-Disabled/INF22825.html
