Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION Assists persons who have a physical disability to identify and access programs and services Helps individuals to apply for accessible housing, employment, supplemental income, medical benefits, Social Security Disability and other benefits

Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION Advocacy services can include: * Legal Advocacy - Communication access and rights for the legal process - Assisting with orders of protection - Estate planning and support as it relates to financial crimes and ways to protect oneself * Medical Advocacy - Assistance with requesting an interpreter - Setting up or providing transportation * Personal Advocacy - Helping survivors access communication that fit their specific needs - Work to set up interpreting services and/or assisting agencies to locate interpreters in their area

Manages publicly funded programs that support people with a variety of disabilities, including: * Acquired or traumatic brain injuries * Chronic medical conditions * Developmental disabilities * Physical disabilities * HIV/AIDS - The HIV/AIDS unit has insurance, drug reimbursement, dental, nutrition and case management programs They provide training opportunities focusing on state and federal programs - Scheduled training and information updates can found on TrainLink (https://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/idcplg?IdcService=GET_DYNAMIC_CONVERSION&RevisionSelectionMethod=LatestReleased&dDocName=id_007128)