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5021 Vernon Avenue South, Suite 159, Minneapolis, MN 55436
Offers programs and resources to support educators, parents, and students with dyslexia, including:- Conferences for the interaction and education of parents and professionals- Educational literature- List of tutors for students with dyslexia?- Parent support- Teacher training workshops on multi-sensory structured phonics (Orton-Gillingham approach) and related reading skills, written expression, and spelling
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3075 Adeline Street, Suite 210, Berkeley, CA 94703
- Provides referrals regarding disability discrimination issues and rights under the law- Training, information, and legal advocacy to parents of children with disabilities to help them secure the education and services guaranteed to their children by law- Legal representation (only takes a few cases each year) to adults and children with disabilities, in both individual and class action cases involving their rights to employment, education, transportation, housing, and access to public accommodations- Training and speakers for the disability community, public entities, and private businesses on the provisions of the ADA and its relationship to other state and federal laws- Education for legislators and policy-makers on issues affecting the rights of people with disabilities- Training for law students through the Disability Clinical Legal Education Program, including a consortium of 5 law schools and DREDF, offering a course in disability rights law and a clinic in which students work on DREDF cases
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8161 Normandale Boulevard, Minneapolis, MN 55437-1044
Provides bullying prevention resources, social and educational activities for teens with disabilities, and puppet shows for all young children that promote kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. These programs include:- Fun Times: Offers a free program that connects youth ages 13 - 20 with and without disabilities in the Minneapolis and Saint Paul metro area. The program offers free activities and events during the school year.- National Bullying Prevention Center: Provides resources to prevent childhood bullying so that all youth are safe and supported in their schools, communities, and online.- Puppet Program: Provides a message of disability awareness and social inclusion to young children in the Minneapolis and Saint Paul metro area through shows featuring child-sized puppets.
1515 Eleventh Street, International Falls, MN 56649
- An interagency program designed to help develop and plan comprehensive, coordinated, multi-disciplinary interagency services for children with disabilities under age 5 and their families - Initial call will help families with determining and identifying disabilities
2643 Stillwater Road East, Maplewood, MN 55119
- A food shelf is available to clients and assists individuals with special dietary needs on a case by case basis- Offers assistance to those facing landlord/tenant disputes. Does not provide financial assistance.- Paulsen Parents: Gathers stories and information on discrimination/denials of service regarding parenting with a disability. This program is available to parents with disabilities at no cost.- Publications and presentations on disability awareness
3230 Spruce Street, Saint Paul, MN 55117
Provides training on topics related to deaf/blindness and working with deafblind consumers, such as:- Best practices for working with deafblind consumers- Communication with deafblind individuals; low vision, tactile and pro-tactile modes- Consultation for agencies, organizations or families regarding deaf/blindness, service provision, and supports for deafblind individuals and families of deaf/blind children- Deaf/Blindness awareness and sensitivity- Deaf/Blind culture- Human guide skills- Interpreting for deafblind individuals- Intervenor Service Provider skills- Vision and hearing loss with seniors- Services and supports to families with deafblind children- Support Service Provider (SSP) skills- What is deafblindness (combined vision and hearing loss)?
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