Minnesota Disability Support Alternatives

10/13/2026

Our drop in session starts in a few mintues. If you have any questions on Waivers, CFSS, or any HCBS services please join! I look forward to seeing you!

09/22/2026

We are so excited for this months disability bridge builders meeting!!! we hold meetings the third Tuesday of every month at the St. Cloud library at 10 AM. If you are a professional in the central Minnesota area who works with people with disabilities and would like to join please contact us.

09/19/2026

We are at St. Cloud Pride. Rain or shine come and see us if your in the area!

09/18/2026

Wednesday we had a couple of our board members help with making grab bags for Pride and the CDCS conference. If your in St. Cloud tomorrow please stop by Pride at Lake George and say hi!

09/17/2026

Did you know that state wide there are between 2,500 and 4,000 initial MNChoices assesments each month?!?!? We at MNDSA can help you through this process by connecting you to an advocate through our BRIDE program or help with support planning for your CDCS waiver. For more information message us or visit our website:

MNDSA helps Minnesotans with disabilities and their families navigate Medicaid waivers, build person-centered support plans, and connect to the community resources they need — on their own terms. Our staff share lived experience with disability. We work across all 87 Minnesota counties.

09/15/2026

Our next monthly Mingle is next Tuesday. If you or someone you know works within the disability community in central MN please join us! This mingle is for all professionals who work in all parts of the disability community. We look forward to seeing many of you there! Any questions please message or email [email protected]

09/08/2026

We are live for our first drop in session. Please join us and ask your questions about CFSS, CDCS, and HCBS Services.

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09/08/2026

Did you know that at least 1 in 8 Minnesotans has a disability, according to recent estimates from the Minnesota Compass and the U.S. Census Bureau? This accounts for more than 700,000 residents, or roughly 12% of the state's total population.

MNDSA has support planners to help with creating and supporting your CDCS journey. We have recently added 2 new support planners who will be introduced over the next few weeks!!!

09/02/2026

As fall is looming, big changes are on the horizon! Our Program Manager, Kaylie, will be transitioning into a new role with a new organization. Please see your email for detailed updates if you are a current Mentor, Mentee, or Professional Contact through BRIDGE.

From Kaylie: "Thank you all for your trust in me and our program since its foundation 18 months ago. I am incredibly proud of the work we have done and care deeply for all of you. This decision was a tough one, but I know BRIDGE will continue to grow and thrive under Kayla's leadership. It has been an honor to walk alongside all of you and I am so grateful for the connections I have made along the way. I remain in the disability field in MN and look forward to continuing to work to advance the work we do and seeing you all in disability related spaces in the future. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!"