MCIL is dedicated to the full promotion of the Independent Living (IL) philosophy by supporting individuals with disabilities in their personal efforts to pursue self-directed lives...MCIL lives by the IL philosophy by providing a variety of core services including: Information and Referral; Independent Living Skills Training; Peer Mentorship; Advocacy: Systemic and Individual. Specific programs MCIL provides consumers with include: Housing Referral Services; Transition program for children and young adults with disabilities; Consumer directed Personal Attendant Services program; Deaf IL program targeting services to individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing; Ramp Project: Internationally recognized and award winning; Disability Linkage line: Information, referral and assistance call center; Nursing Home Relocation: Assisting people in relocationg from nursing homes and institutional settings.
530 North Robert Street St. Paul, MN 55101 Voice: (651)646-8342
Website:
http://www.mcil-mn.org
http://www.mcil-mn.org
The Mission of the ADA Michigan Steering Committee is to increase the awareness and implementation of the ADA throughout the State by forging a partnership between the disability and business communities in the State of Michigan.
Dan Cooper
ADA Michigan
Michigan Protection & Advocacy Service, Inc.
4095 Legacy Parkway, Ste. 500
Lansing, MI 48911
Voice: (517) 487-1755
TTY: (517) 374-4687
Fax: (517) 487-0827Website:
http://www.adamich.org
http://www.adamich.org
Cadillac Place, 10th Floor
3030 W. Grand Blvd., Suite 10-200
Detroit, MI 48202
Voice: (313) 456-0240
Fax: (313) 456-0061
Email: miag@michigan.govWebsite:
http://www.michigan.gov/ag
http://www.michigan.gov/ag
State Office Building, Suite 4C
350 Ottawa NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Voice: (616) 356-0400
Fax: (616) 356-0411
Email: miag@michigan.govWebsite:
http://www.michigan.gov/ag
http://www.michigan.gov/ag
G. Mennen Williams Building, 7th Floor
525 W. Ottawa St.
P.O. Box 30212
Lansing, MI 48909
Voice: (517) 373-1110
Fax: (517) 373-3042
Email: miag@michigan.govWebsite:
http://www.michigan.gov/ag
http://www.michigan.gov/ag
Our goal is to advance the dignity, equality, self-determination, and expressed choices of individuals. Disability Rights Michigan promotes, expands and protects the human and legal rights of people by providing them with information and advocacy...We have experience in the following areas: discrimination in education, employment, housing, and public places; abuse and neglect; Social Security benefits; Medicaid, Medicare and other insurance; housing; Vocational Rehabilitation; HIV/AIDS issues; and many other disability-related topics.
Disability Rights Michigan, Marquette Office
129 West Baraga Ave., Suite A
Marquette, MI 49855-4644
Voice: Toll free: (866) 928-5910
(906) 228-5910
Fax: (906) 228-9148Website:
https://drmich.org
https://drmich.org
Our goal is to advance the dignity, equality, self-determination, and expressed choices of individuals. Disability Rights Michigan promotes, expands and protects the human and legal rights of people by providing them with information and advocacy...We have experience in the following areas: discrimination in education, employment, housing, and public places; abuse and neglect; Social Security benefits; Medicaid, Medicare and other insurance; housing; Vocational Rehabilitation; HIV/AIDS issues; and many other disability-related topics.
Disability Rights Michigan, Lansing Office
4095 Legacy Parkway, Suite 500
Lansing, MI 48911-4263
Voice: Toll free: (800) 288-5923
(517) 487-1755
Fax: (517) 487-0827Website:
https://drmich.org
https://drmich.org
Michigan Commission on Disability Concerns which includes the Division on Deaf and Hard of Hearing responds to and advocates on behalf of Michigan's 1.9 million people with disabilities. This is done through information and technical assistance, disability rights training, working with the Michigan Business Leaders Network on employment for people with disabilities, coordinating the Michigan Youth Leadership Forum and conducting disability awareness and sensitivity training.
Cadillac Place, 3054 W.
Grand Boulevard, Suite 3-600
Detroit, MI 48202
Voice: 313-437-7035
Fax: 313-456-3721
Email: DODDBHH@michigan.govWebsite:
http://www.michigan.gov/mdcr/0,4613,7-138-28545---,00.html
http://www.michigan.gov/mdcr/0,4613,7-138-28545---,00.html
The Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) is composed of the following agencies, bureaus and commissions that promote business growth and job creation through streamlined, simple, fair, and efficient regulation, and at the same time protect the health and safety of Michigan's citizens.
Director of Department: Keith Lambert
Bureau of Construction Codes
1st Floor Ottawa Building
611 W. Ottawa Street
Lansing, MI 48933
Voice: (517) 241-9313
Fax: (517) 241-9570Website:
https://www.michigan.gov/lara/0,4601,7-154-89334_10575---,00.html
https://www.michigan.gov/lara/0,4601,7-154-89334_10575---,00.html
Our Mission & Vision: MRS partners with individuals and employers to achieve quality employment outcomes and independence for individuals with disabilities.Our Vision: MRS will be a premiere organization to promote an inclusive workforce system that provides each individual with a disability the opportunity for employment leading to independence. This resource is a part of the Michigan Department of Energy, Labor, and Economic Growth (DELEG).
Michigan Rehabilitation Services
201 N. Washington Sq., 4th Floor
Lansing, MI 48933
Voice: (517) 241-5324
Toll free: (800) 605-6722
TTY: Toll free: (888) 605-6722
Fax: (517) 335-7277
Email: mrs-customerassistance@michigan.govWebsite:
https://www.michigan.gov/leo/0,5863,7-336-94422_97702---,00.html
https://www.michigan.gov/leo/0,5863,7-336-94422_97702---,00.html
Pure Michigan Talent Connect is your launch pad for new jobs, careers and talent. It is a tool connecting Michigan’s job seekers and employers, and serves as a central hub linking all public and private stakeholders who support Michigan’s workforce. Pure Michigan Talent Connect serves as the state’s labor exchange system.
Voice: 1-888-522-0103 Email: MTBHelp@michigan.gov
Website:
http://www.mitalent.org
http://www.mitalent.org
Purpose
Microsoft® Active Accessibility® 2.0 is a COM-based technology that improves the way accessibility aids work with applications running on Microsoft Windows®. It provides dynamic-link libraries that are incorporated into the operating system as well as a COM interface and application programming elements that provide reliable methods for exposing information about user interface elements.
Voice: 1-800-936-5900
Website:
https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms697707(VS.85).aspx
https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms697707(VS.85).aspx
The Mid-Ohio Board for an Independent Living Environment ( MOBILE) is a non-profit Center for Independent Living directed by persons with disabilities. MOBILE was founded on principles that affirm the right of persons with disabilities to live their lives with a full measure of liberty and human dignity.
690 S. High Street
Columbus, OH 43206
Voice: (614)443-5936
TTY: (614)443-5957
Fax: (614)443-5954
Email: info@mobileonline.orgWebsite:
Link to facebook - https://www.facebook.com/p/Mobile-Center-for-Independent-Living-100067756834503/?_rdr
Link to facebook - https://www.facebook.com/p/Mobile-Center-for-Independent-Living-100067756834503/?_rdr
MILC is a public non-profit agency serving persons with disabilities of all ages. MILC is operated by staff and board composed primarily of people with disabilities.
MILC services are consumer directed working together with staff to meet goals. MILC staff provides information, training and support to assist people with disabilities in making an informed decision on their disability-related needs. Services are consumer directed. The individual decides which services they wish to participate in and work with staff to establish goals and determine steps to meet those goals.
MILC offers these services: Information and Referral, Advocacy, Independent Living Skills Training, Peer Support, Assistive Technology, Architectural Accessibility, Community Education, Recreational, Benefits Counseling and Employment Services.
3262 Church Street, Suite 1
Stevens Point, WI 54481
Voice: (715) 344-4210
(800) 382-8484
TTY: (715) 344-4210
(800) 382-8484
Fax: (715) 344-4414
Email: milc@milc-inc.orgWebsite:
http://www.milc-inc.org/
http://www.milc-inc.org/
ADA Minnesota is a resource providing Minnesota citizens with disabilities, businesses, communities, government, universities and colleges assistance in implementing the ADA. It consists of a volunteer committee representing people with disabilities, government, businesses and non-profit organizations. Staff is housed at the Metropolitan Center for Independent Living in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area.
Services ADA MN provides to individuals, organizations, and businesses at no cost include: Technical assistance and information about what the ADA covers and what is required for compliance; Education, trainings, conferences, and presentations; Mini-grants to implement the ADA in diverse communities; Publications with information on employment, accessibility, reasonable accommodations and more; Connections to a network of local and agencies; Resources on accessible information and electronic technology in education centers.
530 Robert Street North,
Saint Paul, MN 55101
Voice: (651)603-2015
(888)630-9793
TTY: (651)603-2001Website:
http://adaminnesota.org
http://adaminnesota.org
The Minnesota Association of Centers for Independent Living (MACIL) is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to advocate for the independent living needs of people with disabilities who are citizens of the State of Minnesota, to develop new resources, identify and provide access to existing resources which provide the services needed by persons with disabilities so that they may live independently in the situation and community of their choice.
2200 Second St., SW Rochester, MN 55902 Voice: 507-285-1815 Email: dbrunette@accessnorth.net
Website:
http://www.macil.org/
http://www.macil.org/
The Attorney General is the chief legal officer for the State of Minnesota. The Office represents and provides legal advice to over 100 state agencies, boards and commissions. The Office represents the state in state and federal court, as well as in administrative adjudication and rulemaking hearings. The Office handles felony criminal appeals, advises local prosecutors in the conduct of criminal trials and handles cases at the request of local prosecutors. In addition, the Office issues formal opinions interpreting statutes for the agencies and political subdivisions of the state. The Attorney General is a member of the State Executive Council, the State Board of Investment, the Pardons Board and the Land Exchange Board. The Office is the state’s chief policy maker and law enforcer in the important areas of consumer protection, antitrust enforcement and charities’ regulation. The Office is also responsible for representing residential and small business utility consumers through participation in matters before the Public Utilities Commission.
1400 Bremer Tower
445 Minnesota Street
St. Paul, MN 55101-2131
Voice: (651) 296-3353
Toll free (800) 657-3787
TTY: (651) 297-7206
Toll free (800) 366-4812Website:
http://www.ag.state.mn.us
http://www.ag.state.mn.us
The Minnesota Disability Law Center (MDLC) is the designated Protection and Advocacy System (P&A) for Minnesota and addresses the unique legal needs of Minnesotans with disabilities. MDLC provides free civil legal assistance to individuals with disabilities statewide on legal issues related to their disabilities. All individuals with disabilities are eligible to receive help, regardless of age or income level.
12 Civic Center Plaza Suite 3000-A
Mankato, MN 556001
Voice: Toll free (800) 292-4150
Fax: (612) 334-5755Website:
https://mylegalaid.org/disability-law-center/
https://mylegalaid.org/disability-law-center/
The Minnesota Disability Law Center (MDLC) is the designated Protection and Advocacy System (P&A) for Minnesota and addresses the unique legal needs of Minnesotans with disabilities. MDLC provides free civil legal assistance to individuals with disabilities statewide on legal issues related to their disabilities. All individuals with disabilities are eligible to receive help, regardless of age or income level.
P.O. Box 572 Fertile, MN 56540 Voice: Toll free (800) 292-4150
Website:
https://mylegalaid.org/disability-law-center/
https://mylegalaid.org/disability-law-center/
The Minnesota Disability Law Center (MDLC) is the designated Protection and Advocacy System (P&A) for Minnesota and addresses the unique legal needs of Minnesotans with disabilities. MDLC provides free civil legal assistance to individuals with disabilities statewide on legal issues related to their disabilities. All individuals with disabilities are eligible to receive help, regardless of age or income level.
415 SW Seventh St. PO Box 1866 Willmar, MN 56201 Voice: 320-235-9600
Website:
https://mylegalaid.org/disability-law-center/
https://mylegalaid.org/disability-law-center/
The Minnesota Disability Law Center (MDLC) is the designated Protection and Advocacy System (P&A) for Minnesota and addresses the unique legal needs of Minnesotans with disabilities. MDLC provides free civil legal assistance to individuals with disabilities statewide on legal issues related to their disabilities. All individuals with disabilities are eligible to receive help, regardless of age or income level.
306 W. Superior Street 403 Alworth Building Duluth, MN 55802 Voice: 612-334-5970 Disability Line: 1-800-292-4150
Website:
https://mylegalaid.org/disability-law-center/
https://mylegalaid.org/disability-law-center/
The Minnesota Disability Law Center (MDLC) is the designated Protection and Advocacy System (P&A) for Minnesota and addresses the unique legal needs of Minnesotans with disabilities. MDLC provides free civil legal assistance to individuals with disabilities statewide on legal issues related to their disabilities. All individuals with disabilities are eligible to receive help, regardless of age or income level.
Minnesota Disability Law Center
110 Sixth Avenue South Suite 200
St. Cloud, MN 56301
Voice: (320) 253-0121
Toll Free (888) 360-2889
TTY: Toll free (800) 292-4150
Fax: (320) 253-5794Website:
https://mylegalaid.org/disability-law-center/
https://mylegalaid.org/disability-law-center/
State Support's mission is to improve access to justice for all Minnesotans. State Support's unique role is to provide information, connections, and tools for the public and for advocates,
and to support the civil legal aid programs who share our mission.
970 Raymond Avenue, Suite G40
St. Paul, MN 55114
Voice: (651) 228-9105
Fax: (651) 222-0745Website:
http://www.mnlegalservices.org/
http://www.mnlegalservices.org/
The Minnesota Disability Law Center (MDLC) is the designated Protection and Advocacy System (P&A) for Minnesota and addresses the unique legal needs of Minnesotans with disabilities. MDLC provides free civil legal assistance to individuals with disabilities statewide on legal issues related to their disabilities. All individuals with disabilities are eligible to receive help, regardless of age or income level.
MMLA MN Disability Law Center
111 N Fifth St, Suite 100
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Voice: (612) 334-5970
TDD (612) 332-4668
TTY: Toll free (800) 292-4150
Fax: (612) 334-5755
Email: mndlc@midmnlegal.orgWebsite:
https://mylegalaid.org/disability-law-center/
https://mylegalaid.org/disability-law-center/
STAR's mission is to help ALL MINNESOTANS with disabilities gain access to and acquire the assistive technology they need to live, learn, work and play.
STAR Program
Administration Building
50 Sherburne Avenue, Suite G10
Saint Paul, MN 55155
Voice: (651) 201-2640
Toll free (888) 234-1267
TTY: Toll free (800) 627-3529
Fax: 651-282-6671
Email: star.program@state.mn.usWebsite:
http://mn.gov/admin/star/
http://mn.gov/admin/star/
This chapter of the Minnesota State Building Code contains detailed accessibility requirements for persons with disabilities in new buildings, additions to buildings and buildings undergoing alterations. It does not apply to residential dwellings having three or fewer dwelling units in a building. Examples of subjects regulated include, site access to buildings, accessible restroom features, accessibility between different floor levels, features for sight and hearing impaired persons, etc. This resource is housed within the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, Minnesota Construction Codes and Licensing Division.
Voice: (651) 284-5012
Toll free (800) 657-3944
TTY: (651) 297-4198
Fax: (651) 284-5749Website:
http://www.dli.mn.gov/about-department/our-areas-service/construction-codes-and-licensing
http://www.dli.mn.gov/about-department/our-areas-service/construction-codes-and-licensing
To serve people with disabilities in Minnesota through development of effective policy, training, technical resources and collaborations with public and private stakeholders.
1600 University Ave W Suite 8,
St Paul. MN 55104
Voice: Toll free (800) 945-8913
(651) 361-7800
TTY: Toll free (800) 945-8913
(651) 361-7800
Fax: (651) 296-5935
Email: council.disability@state.mn.usWebsite:
http://www.disability.state.mn.us?agency=MSCOD
http://www.disability.state.mn.us?agency=MSCOD
If you have a disability, our Vocational Rehabilitation Services unit can help you prepare for, find and keep a job, and live as independently as possible. With the right kind of training, preparation and workplace accommodations, people with disabilities can have rewarding careers. This resource is a part of the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED).
180 E 5th St Suite 1200 Saint Paul, MN 55101 Voice: 651-259-7114 Email: DEED.CustomerService@state.mn.us
Website:
http://mn.gov/deed/
http://mn.gov/deed/
Minnesota WorkForce Centers (WFCs) provide the tools, resources and services needed for job search, career planning and training needs.WorkForce Centers are a collaboration of partners, including the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) and local community agencies. People seeking work, businesses seeking employees, students, and those looking for a first job or returning to the workforce, will find services to meet their needs, offered at no cost. Each WFC houses a Resource Area that operates similarly to a public library.
To find a Minnesota WorkForce Center nearest to you, go to the provided website and look under office locations.
181 E 5th St Suite 1200 Saint Paul, MN 55101 Voice: 651-259-7114 Email: DEED.CustomerService@state.mn.us
Website:
http://mn.gov/deed/job-seekers/
http://mn.gov/deed/job-seekers/
