Disability Resources
- ADA.gov
- Americans with Disabilities Act (US Department of Justice)
- Commission of Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing Minnesotans
- Disability Services Division, Minnesota Department of Human Services
- Minnesota Deaf and Hard of Hearing Division
- Minnesota Ombudsman's Office for Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities
- Minnesota State Council on Disability
- Minnesota STAR Program
- Minnesota State Services for the Blind
- Minnesota Vocational Rehabilitation Services Division
- Aging and Disability Services Access and Initial Consultation (ADS)
- Minnesota Disability Law Center (MDLC)
- Disability Services University of Minnesota
- Assistive Technology Industry Association
- Day Training and Habilitation Providers
- American Council of the Blind
- Metropolitan Center for Independent Living
- Great Lakes ADA Center
- Minnesota Relay
- Minnesota Help
Government/Community/Academic Resources
- Federal Disability-Related Programs, Services, Laws and Benefits
- Minnesota Ombudsman for Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities
- Sites Related to Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs
- Housing for Persons With Disabilities
- Minnesota Legislative Reference Library
- United States Access Board
- Center for Universal Design at North Carolina State University
- National Organization on Disability
- Center for Assistive Technology
Public Safety and Emergency Services
Travel
Visual Impairment
- A Blind Net
- Central Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired
- Computer Center for Visually Impaired People
- National Association for Parents of Children with Visual Impairments
- Technologies for the Visually Impaired
- Vision Technology
- State Service for the Blind
Vocal Impairment
Hearing Impairment
- Bernafon Hearing Solutions
- Hearing Loss Association of America
- Digital Hearing Aids
- Minnesota Interpreting Services
Motor Skill Limitations
Cognitive Limitations
Arts
Recreation
- A Guide to Wheelchair Sport and Recreation (Chicago Rehabilitation Center)
- Minnesota Accessible Outdoors
- Wheelchair-Accessible Kids Play Tent
- Ready Rider - Bike Assist Technology
- Custom Grip Wheelchair Gloves
- Minnesota State Fair Accessibility
Social Services
- A History of the Disability Movement (PowerPoint show, 2 MB)
- Independent Living Institute
- National Fair Housing Advocate (Fairhousing.com)
Education
- A Deeper View - Education Tool for Custom Curriculum
- Independent Living Institute
- Accessible Instructional Materials
Technology
- ATMac - Assistive Technology for Mac OS X Users
- Fix the Web
- Web Accessibility Initiative
- Accessible Web Conferences and Webinars
- Accessible Video
- Accessible technology for the Workplace
Community Design
- Responsive Design and Supportive Electronics
- Communities for a Lifetime
- Institute for Community Inclusion
Healthcare
Transportation/Mobility/Easy Access
- Dynamic Living
- Bed Handles, Incorporated
- Better Living Through Technology
- Beyond Barriers - Home Mobility Technology
- Department of Transportation and Accessibility
- Metro Mobility
Employment
- DisabilityInfo.gov (employment, employer resources)
- Recruiting and Accommodating People with Disabilities (pdf)
- Employer Assistance Referral Network (EARN)
- Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
- Finding Employment for People with Disabilities
- Job Accommodation Network
- Office of Disability Employment Policy
- Personal Assistance in the Workplace: A Customer-Directed Guide
- Preparing for and Conducting an Effective Job Interview
- Social Security Ticket to Work
- Self-Employment for People with Disabilities
- Tax Incentives Packet on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- U.S. Office of Personnel Management
- Job Opportunities
- Pathways to Employment
- Justice for Persons with Disabilities
- Jewish Community Guide to Inclusion
- International Council on Disabilities
The City of Minneapolis invites and encourages participation by every resident to each program, service and event within our city. Should you require an accommodation in order for you to fully participate, or should you require this document in a different format, please let us know by contacting 612-673-3737.
Last updated May. 3, 2012