Accessability Business Services Inc

Opportunity Partners supports more than 2,000 children and young adults with developmental disabilities, brain injuries, autism and other special needs. Operational for more than 65 years, it is one of the leading providers of mental health services in the United States. The center offers several personalized employment options, emergency housing solutions, and educational programs and services. Opportunity Partners has branch locations in Minneapolis, Plymouth, Minnetonka, Richfield, Coon Rapids, Bloomington and St. Paul, Minn. The center also offers treatment for Alzheimer s disease and dementia, day training and habilitation, residential programs, school to work projects, adult care solutions, vocational evaluations and assessments, and community outreach programs. Additionally, it provides business solutions for several Fortune 500 companies and start-up operations, including packaging, assembly, fulfillment and mailing services, daily work shift options, delivery solutions, and janitorial and food services.

Midwest Special Services, located in St. Paul, Minn., is a nonprofit organization that offers specialized programs for individuals with a wide range of disabilities. Its programs are for adults over the age of 18 and its services area covers the seven county Minneapolis Metro Area. MSS offers vocational programs, personal care assistance, onsite nursing services, art activities, swimming, transportation, individual performance programs, job coaching, physical therapy and occupational therapy. More than 90% of its enrolled individuals choose vocational work opportunities offered as part of a personal achievement plan. MSS operates licensed facilities in Hennepin, Ramsey and Dakota counties in Minnesota.

Located in Minneapolis, HIRED is an independent, nonprofit, work force development organization that provides personalized work solutions. Founded in 1968, it offers personalized employment assistance to unemployed and underemployed individuals. The organization enrolls more than 8,000 people annually in over 70 programs designed to provide direct job and skills development assistance to low-income adults, dislocated workers, immigrants and the youth. Its programs are produced in partnership with the state agencies, human service organizations, schools, churches and other nonprofit organizations and deliver various employment services. The organization receives funding from various government agencies, foundations, businesses and individuals and provides its programs and services at no cost to eligible participants. It has work force centers at various locations in Minnesota, including Bloomington, Burnsville, Woodbury, St. Paul, Brooklyn Park and Hopkins.