Connecting with MN Families
Connect with Minnesota Duchenne Families on Facebook through our Connect Program. You will need to request to be add to the group first.
Accessibility & Recreation
- All-Terrain Wheelchairs at Minnesota State Parks
Starting in Spring 2022, an all-terrain track chair can be reserved and used, without charge, at Myre–Big Island, Camden, Crow Wing, Maplewood, and another park to be determined. More information: Minnesota DNR (state.mn.us)
Automotive
- Cummings Mobility
Wheelchair accessible vehicle dealer including rentals
http://www.cummingsmobility.com/ - IMED Mobility
Wheelchair accessible vehicle provider including rentals
http://www.imedmobility.com/
Education
Advocacy Agencies
- Minnesota Disability Law Center
430 First Avenue, N., Suite 300
Minneapolis, MN 55401-1780
612-332-1441
612-334-5970 New Clients
800-292-4150
Website
Contact information - Legal Services State Support
Midtown Commons – Suite #101B
2324 University Avenue West
St. Paul, MN 55114
651-228-9105
651-222-0745 Fax
Website
Contact information
Department of Education
- Minnesota Department of Education
Special Education Division
1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, Minnesota 55113-4266
651-582-8616
Website
E-Mail: mde.special-ed@state.mn.us
Early Intervention Services (Infant and toddler)
- State Department of Education
Special Education Policy
Jan Rubenstein, Part C Coordinator
1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266
651-582-8436
651-582-8494 FAX
Website
E-Mail: mde.els@state.mn.us
Early Intervention Services (Ages 3 to 5)
- State Department of Education
Special Education Policy
Lisa Backer
1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266
651-582-8473
651-582-8494 FAX
Website
E-Mail: mde.els@state.mn.us
PTI (Parent Training and Information Centers)
- PACER Center, Inc.
8161 Normandale Blvd.
Minneapolis, MN 55437-1044
952-838-9000
952-838-0190 TTY
952-838-0199 FAX
800-537-2237
Website
E-Mail: pacer@pacer.org
Health & Well-Being
- MinnesotaCare Children’s Health Insurance Program
This program provides health insurance to eligible children under age 21 who have no health insurance coverage. Financial eligibility and monthly premium based on family income and size.
MinnesotaCare information - Medical Assistance TEFRA for children with disabilities
This program provides health insurance to eligible children with a disability as defined by the Social Security Administration and receive a disability determination by the State Medical Review Team. Financial eligibility is based on the child’s income, yet some families are required to pay a monthly “parental fee”.
MA-TEFRA information
Social Security Administration definition of disability for children - Community Alternative for Disabled Individuals (CADI) Waiver
This Home and Community Based Services Waiver provides supports and services to children and adults with a disability who are eligible for the Medical Assistance program and meet Nursing Facility Level of Care criteria allowing them to remain at home and in the community. Services include home accessibility modifications, home health aide and nursing, personal care assistance, specialized supplies and equipment and consumer directed supports.
CADI information
CADI homepage - Disability Benefits 101
Provides tools and information on employment, health coverage, and benefits.
https://mn.db101.org/
