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Vsa Arts of Minnesota is a platform that connects disabled artists from around the world, providing them with a space to express their love for art and allowing disabled audiences to enjoy their work. Through their online community, disabled artists can promote their work, receive feedback and encouragement, and interact with the wider artistic community. Vsa Arts of Minnesota aims to support disabled artists who are often overlooked and undervalued, emphasizing that their work is just as valuable as that of any other artist. They believe in the power of connection, providing a platform for disabled individuals to connect with each other and with those without disabilities, fostering support, courage, and transparency in their mission to ensure that disabled individuals can enjoy life and all that the world has to offer.Generated from the website

The Minnesota DeafBlind Project, in collaboration with the Minnesota Low Incidence Projects, provides specialized training for new interveners and licensed staff working with students who have combined hearing and vision loss. This six-weekend in-person training series, led by state and national experts in the field, typically occurs from October to April each year. In addition to training, the project offers resources and support for families and professionals, ensuring that individuals with deafblindness receive the necessary educational and developmental assistance. The initiative also focuses on family engagement and collaboration among educators to enhance the learning experience for students with unique needs. Generated from the website

Advocating Change Together (ACT) is an organization based in Saint Paul, MN, dedicated to supporting the leadership of individuals with disabilities in their fight against ableism and in the creation of inclusive communities. Their vision emphasizes a world where people with and without disabilities are valued for their contributions and have equitable access to leadership and power. ACT offers various programs aimed at fostering self-advocacy, including the Self Advocacy Academy, the Olmstead Academy, and the annual State Self Advocacy Conference. Through community events like the Disability Pride Festival, ACT promotes awareness and engagement among self-advocates in Minnesota. Generated from the website