| EDUCATION |
SERVICES RCTC CAMPUS (507)280-2968 MN Relay TTY (800)627-3529
Disability Support Services mission is to provide academic support services to assist students with disabilities in achieving their educational goals.
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OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS PROGRAM - RCTC Vicky Keller (507)529-2722
Vicky.keller@roch.edu
The Occupational Skills Program provides individuals with mild to moderate> disabilities the vocational training necessary to obtain and maintain competitive entry level employment. |
PACTT Rachel Weitzel (507)535-7101
PACTT People Achieving Change Through Technology is a program of Ability Building Center providing a variety of assistive
technology options in order to enhance independence. |
ROCHESTER CENTER FOR AUTISM Mandy Eggert (507)424-3234
> mandyeggert@rcautism.com
The Rochester Center for Autism is a center-based program that provides
one-on-one Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for children with autism. |
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #535 Student Support Services Mickey Curtis
(507)328-4310 micurtis@rochester.k12.mn.us
Student Support Services provides support in the
following Special Education areas:
* Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) *
Deaf/Hard of hearing (DHH) * Developmental Adapted Physical Education (DAPE)
* Developmental Cognitive Disabilities Mild/Moderate (CDC-MM) *
Developmental Cognitive Disabilities Severe/Profound (DCD-SP)
*Early
Childhood Special Ed (ECSE) * Emotional/Behavioral Disorders (EBD) *
Occupational Therapy (OT)
* Other Health Disabilities (OHD)
* Physically Impaired (PI) *Physical Therapy (PT) * Specific Learning
Disabilities (SLD) * Speech/Language Impairments * Traumatic Brain Injury
(TBI) * Visually Impaired (VI) * Work Experience Handicapped |
ROCHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY - Adaptive Computer Workstation (507)328-2309 hearing impaired (507)297-2110
The Rochester Public Library has an adaptive computer workstation for people who are blind, have low vision, or reading/learning disabilities. |
| EMPLOYMENT DAY PROGRAMS |
ABILITY BUILDING CENTER (ABC)Brett Graham (507)535-7132
brettg@abcinc.org
The mission of the Ability Building Center is to improve the quality of life in Southeastern Minnesota by providing rehabilitation services for persons with disabilities and other special needs. |
POSSABILITIES OF SOUTHERN MN Administration Office (507)281-6116
A
non-profit agency dedicated to providing meaningful work and community opportunities for adults and youth with disabilities. |
| RECREATION |
| GIRL SCOUT OF
MINNESOTA /WISCONSIN RIVER VALLEYS Marlene Jehnke
(507)288-4703 ext.108 mjehnke@rivertrails.org
Contact for information on the Adaptive Girl Scout
Troop |
GREAT RIVER EARTH ADVENTURE TRIPS (507)273-2636 oxbowtom@msn.com
Great River Earth Adventure Trips established to allow mentally and
physically disabled individuals to be able to experience the wonders and
beauty of the outdoors. |
| IRONWOOD SPRINGS RANCH Bob Bardwell (533)6707-4315 Bob@ironwoodsprings.com
Ironwood Springs Christian Ranch is a non-profit, non-denominational,
year-round cam. Camps include: Wheelchair Sports Camp, various horseback
riding week-long and day camps, teen camps, grandparent and grandchild camp,
family camp, among others. |
J.E.T.S. GYMNASTICS
(507)285-9262
jetsgym@hotmail.com
J.E.T.S. holds Adaptive Gymnastics classes that focus on motor, social and
cognitive development for children with special needs. |
PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT -
Adaptive Recreation Program
Karen Meyer (507)328-2539
kmeyer@ci.rochester.mn.us
The Adaptive Recreation program is a year-round therapeutic sports and
leisure program for persons 3 years and older with developmental disabilities. |
RIDEABILITY
Jeanie Michelizzi (507)356-8154 rideability@yahoo.com
RideAbility provides therapeutic, recreational and instructional horseback
riding lessons and equine-related activities to individuals with
disabilities and their amilies. |
ROCHESTER AREA DISABLED ATHLETICS & RECREATION (RADAR)
Loretta Verbout (507)280-6995
radarsports@aol.com
Rochester Area Disabled Athletics & Recreation, Inc., is a non-profit
organization promoting recreational and sporting opportunities for
individuals with disabilities. |
ROCHESTER COMMUNITY EDUCATION ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES PROGRAM Karen Ek kaek@rochester.k12.mn.us
The Rochester Community Education Adults with Disabilities Enrichment Program provides leisure and recreational activities
for adults (18 and older) with disabilities. |
SPECIAL OLYMPICS ROCHESTER Beth and Greg Hosteller (507)285-2638 specialolympicsrochester@hotmail.com
Special Olympics Rochester Area is a
year-round sports training and competition program for persons 6 years of
age through senior adult with intellectual disabilities. |
| RESIDENTIAL |
ARSYS, LLC Kevin Smith, Todd Natzke, Kevin Ward (507)536-9221 kevins@arsysllc.com community home integration program arsystoddn@qwest.net
arsyskevinw@qwest.net
The mission of ARSYS (A Road to Support Your Self) is to provide the clients they serve with opportunities and experiences that enrich their lives. 1-1 community supports, respite weekends and community home integration program |
BEAR CREEK SERVICES Liz Crawford
(507)288-7195 ext.208 lizc@bearcreekservices.org
Bear Creek Services is a non-profit agency in Rochester providing support to
adults with Developmental Disabilities and Traumatic Brain Injuries. |
CARDINAL OF MINNESOTA LTD.
Paula McGuine (507)281-1077
paula@cardinalofminnesota.com
Cardinal of Minnesota is a residential service provider that prides itself
on an individualized approach to serving it¹s clients with developmental
disabilities. |
HIAWATHA HOMES, INC.
Elaine Ingalls & Karolee Adler
(507)289-7222 ext. 404 & 30
kadler@hiawathahomes.com
Hiawatha Homes, Inc. is a local non-profit agency that is dedicated to
establishing and conducting home and community based services for people
with disabilities and specialized medical needs. |
MAINS¹L SERVICES, Inc. Tanya Keller (507)289-4463 TKeller@mainsl.com
Mains¹l provides community alternatives for children and
adults with mental health considerations. |
WING HOUSE, CORPORATION Sadie Wermers LaDeane Peterson (507)282-0868
ladeanep@chartermi.net
Wing House is a 22-bed transitional care facility
designed to assist adult survivors of traumatic brain injuries. |
| RESOURCES |
ARC OF SOUTHEASTERN MINNESOTA
(507)287-2032 or (888)732-8520
office@arcse-mn.org
Arc of SE MN is a non-profit volunteer driven organization that builds
inclusive communities by providing support, education and advocacy to
persons with developmental disabilities and their families. |
BLUESTEM CENTER FOR CHILD AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT Ann Schwanke (507)282-1009
1(888)283-1009 info@bluestemcenter.com
Bluestem Center specializes in the
diagnosis and treatment of children, adolescents, and adults with neuro-developmental disorders. |
CH.I.L.D. PLAY
Child Interaction and Learning Development through Play
Anne Harrington (612) 298-8037
harringtonab@yahoo.com
The P.L.A.Y. Project is a community based/regional autism training and early
intervention program dedicated to empowering parents and professionals to
implement intensive, developmental interventions for young children with
autism in the most effective and efficient way. |
DENTISTRY FOR CHILDREN & ADOLESCENTS, LTD.
Dr. Candace A. Mensing &
Dr. Robyn R. Loewen
(507)288-8060
Serves children with special needs. |
DISABILITY LINKAGE LINE
1-800-333-2466
Disability Linkage Line is a state-wide information and referral resource
for Minnesotans with disabilities or chronic illnesses, their family members
and service providers. The information is free of charge. |
EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF MINNESOTA
Sue Ringhofer (507)287-2103
sringhofer@efmn.org
The Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota is a non-profit organization focused on
enhancing the quality of life of those affected by seizures. |
NAMI OF SOUTHEAST MINNESOTA (507)287-1692
nami-semn@nami.org
NAMI Southeast Minnesota is a grassroots non-profit organization comprised
of mental health consumer, family members and professionals in our community
who are dedicated to helping improve the lives of those affected by mental
illness. |
OLMSTED COUNTY MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Jane Clark (507)529-4575
Don Parsons (507)529-4585
Clark.jane@co.olmsted.mn.us
Parsons.don@co.olmsted.mn.us
Olmsted County Community Services are for persons with developmental
disabilities and related conditions. |
PACER CENTER Phone: (952)838-9000
TTY: (952)838-0190
PACER@PACER.ORG
PACER¹s mission is to expand opportunities and enhance the quality of life
of children and young adults with disabilities and their families, based on
the concept of parents helping parents. |
PLAN OF SOUTHEASTERN MINNESOTA (Planned Lifetime Assistance Network)
plan@arcse-mn.org
(507)287-2032 or
toll-free 1-888-732-8520
PLAN addresses the question, "Who will watch after my loved one when I am no
longer able to do so?" |
REGION 10 STAKEHOLDERS BRAIN INJURY WORKGROUP
Harry R. Nevling (507)289-8989
hrnevling@hotmail.com
The Stakeholders promote information on disabilities and support through
quality of life and legislative issues for those with disabilities. |
ROCHESTER AREA BRAIN INJURY COMMUNITY COMMITEE (BICC)
Harry R. Nevling (507)289-8989
hrnevling@hotmail.com
Its mission is to coordinate and promote development of community resources
for persons with traumatic and other acquired brain injury to enhance
quality of life and community involvement. |
ROCHESTER FAMILIES.COM Lindy Lange (507)536-4856
lindy@rochesterfamilies.com
Rochester Families.com is a website
for families in Rochester, MN. It provides information on family and
kid-friendly events, activities, classes, organizations, resources, etc. |
RT AUTISM AWARENESS FOUNDATION, INC. Brad Trahan
rtautism@yahoo.com
The RT Autism Awareness Foundation, Inc. is an
organization devoted to making people aware of autism and the effects it has
on the whole family. |
SEMCIL (507)285-1815
semcil@semcil.org
The Southeastern Minnesota Center for Independent Living, Inc. is a
non-profit organization that assists people with disabilities to become
independent and productive community members. |
SPECIAL RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (SPRED) Shirley Russo (507)289-2607 or Sharon
Spencer (507)287-6426
SPRED is a non-denominational program for children and
adults who are mentally challenged. |
STANLEY JONES AND ASSOCIATES INC. THERAPY SERVICES Pat Hanks (507)288-0064
pattihanks@aol.com
Stanley Jones and Associates Therapy Services offers speech/language,
occupational and physical therapy services for children and adults. |
UNITED WAY April Sutor (507)287-1533
aprils@uwolmsted.org
The United Way works to unite people and resources to
improve lives in Olmsted County |
ZUMBRO VALLEY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER (507)289-2089
Zumbro Valley Mental Health Center exists to address the mental health and
chemical health needs of community members, regardless of their social
position or status. |
| TRANSPORTATION |
R & S TRANSPORT INC. (507)289-5080
RST provides transportation for
individuals with special needs or disabilities. |
ZIPs (507)328-2439, fax (507)328-2401, TDD (507)328-2900
The Zumbro Independent Passenger Services (ZIPS) is a door-to-door
transportation system for persons who cannot use Rochester City Lines bus
service due to a disability. All ZIPS vehicles are wheelchair accessible. |
