Resources
The Becker County DAC is committed to supporting individuals and families with valuable resources and information. Our Resources page provides access to a variety of tools, services, and community programs designed to empower individuals. From local support organizations and educational materials to employment assistance and recreational opportunities, we aim to connect you with the resources you need to thrive. Whether you’re looking for guidance, advocacy, or simply more information, we’re here to help you navigate your journey. Explore our resources to learn more about how we can support you and your loved ones.
Advocating Change Together (ACT)
Business Info and Description
1821 University Avenue, Suite 306S
St. Paul, MN 55104
Northwest Region Rep:
Bev Kaler
For self-advocacy group listing by state, online lessons, research translation that you can understand and use, and self-advocates commenting on topics of interest.
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The ARC of MN
Business Info and Description
800 Transfer Road, Suite 7A
St Paul, MN 55114
Allies in Self-Advocacy.
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Arc West Central Minnesota
Business Info and Description
810 4th Ave. S. #134
Moorhead, MN 56560
218-233-5949 or 1-800-411-0124
Provides resources on self-advocacy, civic engagement, person-centered planning, as well as training on a variety of topics.
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Freedom Resource Center
Business Info and Description
3505 Eighth St. South, Suite 7
Moorhead MN 56560
218-236-0459 VOICE
218-236-0510 TDD
Email frcilfg9@mail.corpcomm.ne
Notes: * located in Minnesota, but also services North Dakota.
The Peer Mentoring program is a main service of MCIL. Volunteer mentors will share their time and experience with a consumer to overcome particular barriers in their life in learning to live more
independently.
Disability Linkage Line
Business Info and Description
A service of the Metropolitan Center for Independent Living (MCIL). Up-to-date information about community resources related to people with disabilities, including housing and benefits referral. The Disability Linkage Line is an information and referral service for people with disabilities, which was launched in 2004 by the Minnesota Department of Human Services. It provides service to the entire state.
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Disability Minnesota
(online resource)
A single entry point to over 100 Minnesota state agency programs, products, and services that are devoted to the range of disability issues. We also provide access to laws, statutes, and regulations in pertinent disability-related areas.
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The Minnesota Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (MNCCD)
Business Info and Description
2446 University Ave W, Suite 110
St. Paul, MN 55114
A broad-based coalition of advocacy and provider organizations, working to change public policy to improve the lives of people with disabilities through building awareness, providing education, and engaging the community.
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The Minnesota State Council on Disability (MSCOD)
Business Info and Description
121 E. 7th Place, Suite 107
St. Paul, MN 55101
A state agency providing leadership to empower and strengthen the rights of Minnesotans with disabilities. They also offer a link to legislative updates.
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Minnesota Disability Law Center
Business Info and Description
430 First Avenue North, Suite 300
Minneapolis, MN 55401
Provides professional legal help to Minnesotans with disabilities and others who traditionally lack access to the American justice system and cannot afford the services of a private attorney.
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Minnesota Life College
Business Info and Description
7501 Logan Avenue South, Suite 2A
Richfield, MN 55423
Provides their students with continued practice in training internships to help them develop the skills and tools necessary to live independent and meaningful lives.
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The MN Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities
Business Info and Description
370 Centennial Office Building 658 Cedar Street
St. Paul, MN 55155
Contains a number of presentations and publications containing information related to developmental disabilities. Includes Partners in Policymaking, a free program designed to teach people with disabilities the power of advocacy to positively change the way people with disabilities are supported, viewed, taught, and how/where they live and work.
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Quality Mall
(online resource)
Resources for person-centered supports for self-advocacy, self-determination, peer mentoring, and other topics of interest. The United States’ national self-advocacy organization.
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Self-Advocates Becoming Empowered (SABE)
(online resource)
Resources for person-centered supports for self-advocacy, self-determination, peer mentoring, and other topics of interest. The United States’ national self-advocacy organization.
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The Riot!
(online resource)
They offer a newsletter, a blog where self-advocates can share opinions, an online art gallery, and other services to help individuals become stronger self-advocates.
They also provide training or technical assistance on self-advocacy, self-determination, and setting up peer support networks.