Below are some of the common acronyms you might find in the Minnesota Olmstead Plan, on this website, or on other state agency websites. An acronym is a shorter way to name something. It is usually made up of the first letter of each word.
If you have questions about what something on this website means, or if you need help learning more about the Minnesota Olmstead Plan or Minnesota’s state services for people with disabilities, please email OIO.Communications.mhfa@state.mn.us
ADM – Department of Administration
DEED – Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
DHS – Minnesota Department of Human Services
DOC – Minnesota Department of Corrections
MDE – Minnesota Department of Education
MDH – Minnesota Department of Health
MDHR – Minnesota Department of Human Rights
MHFA – Minnesota Housing Finance Agency
MMB – Minnesota Management and Budget
MnDOT – Minnesota Department of Transportation
MNIT – Minnesota Information Technology Services
OIO – Olmstead Implementation Office
BHPC – Behavioral Health Planning Council
GCDD – Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities
HCALP – Home Care and Assisted Living Program
MCD – Minnesota Council on Disability
MCOTA – Minnesota Council on Transportation Access
MNCDHH – Minnesota Commission of Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing
MNSILC – Minnesota Statewide Independent Living Council
OMHDD – Ombudsman for Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities
STAR – System of Technology to Achieve Results
ACL - Administration for Community Living
DOJ – United States Department of Justice
ADA – Americans with Disabilities Act
IDEA – Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
BVI – Blind or visually impaired
DCD – Developmental Cognitive Disabilities
DD – Developmental Disabilities
DHH – Deaf or hard of hearing
CADI – Community Access for Disability Inclusion
MA – Medical Assistance
MA-EPD – Medical Assistance for Employed Persons with Disabilities
MHCP – Minnesota Health Care Programs
MSA – Minnesota Supplemental Aid
IEP – Individualized Education Program
PBIS – Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports
EE – Extended Employment
IPS – Individual Placement and Supports
SSB – State Services for the Blind
VR – Vocational Rehabilitation
VRS – Vocational Rehabilitation Services
WIOA – Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act
AMRTC – Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Center
ICF/DD – Intermediate Care Facility/Facilities for Persons with Developmental Disabilities
MCF – Minnesota Correctional Facility
MSH – Minnesota Security Hospital
MSHS – Minnesota Specialty Health System
ACT – Assertive Community Treatment
FACT – Forensic Assertive Community Treatment
HCBS – Home and Community-Based Services
APS – Accessible Pedestrian Signals
MnSHIP – Minnesota State Highway Investment Plan
AT – Assistive Technology
BIRF – Behavior Intervention Reporting Form
MAARC – Minnesota Adult Abuse Reporting Center
