Advocacy and general information for people with disabilities

This is only a partial list of Web resources. To find more resources online, go to Minnesota Aging & Disability Resources. For additional help, contact Disability Hub MN, a free, statewide resource that helps people with disabilities and those who support them to solve problems and navigate the system. Contact Hub staff Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. by phone at 866-333-2466 or chat at disabilityhubmn.org. Send an email or search the website anytime.

Minnesota Aging and Disability Resources    Disability Hub Minnesota

Resources for inclusive living

The ARC of Minnesota


The ARC of Minnesota Private is a nonprofit, statewide voluntary organization that provides advocacy and support for people with developmental disabilities and their families to improve their lives and the lives of their families. 

The ARC of Minnesota     ARC Chapters in Minnesota

The ARC of the United States

The ARC of the United States is a national advocacy organization dedicated to creating an environment and opportunities for people with developmental disabilities and their families to have choices as they live their lives in the community.

The ARC of the United States

Brain Injury Association of America (BIA-US)

Brain Injury Association of America (BIA-US) Association founded by a group of individuals who wanted to improve the quality of life for their family members who had sustained brain injuries by acting as a clearinghouse of community service information and resources, participating in legislative advocacy, facilitating prevention awareness, hosting educational programs and encouraging research.

Brain Injury Association of America (BIA-US) Association

Council on Quality and Leadership in Supports for Persons with Disabilities

Council on Quality and Leadership in Supports for Persons with Disabilities works to implement person-centered solutions for service and support organizations, state and national government agencies, regional systems and networks, professionals and self-advocates.

Council on Quality and Leadership in Supports for Persons with Disabilities

Disability History Museum

Disability History Museum chronicles disability history in the U.S. by providing a searchable theme-based collection of documents and images related to disability history in the U.S. from public and private collections from around the country.

Disability History Museum

Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD)

Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD) is a council of 25 members from across the state, appointed by the governor, to advocate for all persons with developmental disabilities.

Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD)

Institute on Community Integration

Institute on Community Integration is a federally designated University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities and part of a national network of similar programs in major universities and teaching hospitals across the country that seeks to improve the services and social supports available to individuals with disabilities and their families.

Institute on Community Integration

Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance

Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance is a nonprofit association of local people that educate local people about brain injury. Offers education, advocacy, support and prevention tips using a statewide, toll-free family help line.

Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance

Minnesota Aging and Disability Resources

Minnesota Aging and Disability Resources have resources organized for people with disabilities - discover options for going back to work, assistive technology, home modifications, personal care services, community living, health care and more.

Minnesota Aging and Disability Resources

Minnesota Disability Law Center (MDLC)

Minnesota Disability Law Center (MDLC) (Minnesota Legal Services Coalition) Federally funded protection and advocacy system available to assist people with disabilities in protecting their rights.

Minnesota Disability Law Center (MDLC)

Minnesota Statewide Independent Living Council

Minnesota Statewide Independent Living Council is a council of consumers and professionals appointed by the governor, working jointly with State Services for the Blind and Rehabilitation Services, to plan and develop statewide policy necessary to provide Independent Living Services.

Minnesota Statewide Independent Living Council     State Services for the Blind

Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights (PACER) Center

Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights (PACER) Center Center created by parents of children and youth with disabilities to help other parents and families facing similar challenges.

Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights (PACER) Center

Smithsonian Institution Disability Rights Exhibit

Smithsonian Institution Disability Rights Exhibit Virtual tour of the Smithsonian's Disability Rights exhibit.

Smithsonian Institution Disability Rights Exhibit