Disability Topics
- Accessibility
- Assistive technology
- Benefits
- Community life
- Disability types
- Aging
- Autism
- Birth defects
- Blind and low vision
- Cerebral palsy
- Chronic illnesses
- Deaf and hard of hearing
- Deafblind
- Developmental disabilities
- Drug and alcohol abuse
- Head and brain injuries
- Learning disabilities
- Physical disabilities
- Speech disorders
- Spine injuries
- Education
- Employment
- Families and children
- Health
- Housing
- Laws and legislation
- Local services
- Rights and advocacy
- Transportation
Disability types
Categorical Disability Information - Special Education
Education Department
Minnesota has thirteen categorical disability areas and users can access information, resources, and contacts for each of the different areas. A team of qualified professionals, including parent(s), determines whether the student meets criteria in one of the thirteen categorical disability areas and is in need of special education services.
Disabilities Information - Human Services
Human Services Department
The Minnesota Department of Human Services supports quality care and services for Minnesotans with physical disabilities, chronic health conditions, developmental disabilities, mental illness, chemical dependency and HIV/AIDS so they can live as independently as possible.
Disability Services - Human Services
Human Services Department
The Minnesota Department of Human Services Disability Services Division manages publicly funded programs that support people with a variety of disabilities, including developmental disabilities, chronic medical conditions, acquired or traumatic brain injuries and physical disabilities.
