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Autism Advocacy in Action!

As of April 2025, 1 in 31 children have been diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum. The need to share information about Autism resources has never been greater! 

 

Below you will find recent interviews with community advocates such as BOB COUNTRY 106.1 FM and others who have been kind enough to provide platforms to bring the conversations & information sharing to our community members. 

 

You will also see a list of resources for local programs in Minnesota.

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Please reach out to me if you have any questions about the resources I've shared.

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Resources for Autism Support

Minnesota-based programs, support, and services

Radio and Podcast Interviews

Community advocates such as BOB COUNTRY 106.1 FM & others, have been kind enough to provide platforms to bring the conversations & information sharing to our community members. 

Minnesota Waiver Reimagine Program

Community Engagement, Neurodiversity Support & Planning for the future. 

Resources

*The CALM Compass Program by Mitch Leppicello

https://asdparentingjourney.com/calm-compass/

​​*Affiliate Disclosure: We may earn commissions from qualifying purchases made through the CALM COMPASS link.

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Minnesota Waiver Reimagine​

https://mn.gov/dhs/partners-and-providers/news-initiatives-reports-workgroups/long-term-services-and-supports/waiver-reimagine/

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Disability Voice Advocates (DiVA)

https://www.eldervoicefamilyadvocates.org/diva

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Minnesota Autism Resource Portal

https://mn.gov/autism/

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Minnesota Department of Human Services Consumer Directed Community Supports (CDCS)

Consumer-directed community supports / Minnesota Department of Human Services (mn.gov)

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Hennepin County Consumer Directed Community Supports (CDCS)

Consumer-directed community supports | Hennepin County

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Sherburne County Consumer Directed Community Supports (CDCS)

Disability Services | Sherburne County, MN

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Wright County Consumer Directed Community Supports (CDCS)

Consumer Directed Community Supports (CDCS) | Wright County, MN - Official Website

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Autism Society of Minnesota

AuSM

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Pacer

PACER Center - Champions for Children with Disabilities

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MN Disability Hub

Disability Hub MN - Transition to adulthood: Programs and services

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Minnesota Independence College and Community (MICC)

Minnesota Independence College and Community: Learn Skills. Experience Life. - MICC (miccommunity.org)​

 

Bethel University BUILD Program

BUILD Program | Bethel University

Radio and Podcast Interviews
 

Volunteering with Autism Nov 2025
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MN Waiver Reimagine

MN Waivers are used by over 80,000 Minnesotans with disabilities.  Included are the following four Waivers; Developmental Disability (DD), Community Access for Inclusion (CADI), Community Alternative Care (CAC), & Brain Injury (BI).  These four will condense to two waivers: Individual Support Waiver (community living) & Residential Support Waiver (corporate care living).  As proposed, budgets will be based upon the location a person lives. Stakeholder involvement included the MN Waiver Reimagine Advisory Committee (WRAC) from 2022-2025, which Kelly was a member.  WRAC disbanded in July 2025, and the Waiver Reimagine Advisory Task Force is in its place.  Kelly & others have been advocating to have budgets based upon an individual's needs, not the location in which they live.  The advocating has included involving our Legislators, as well as proposing Legislation.  To learn more, please visit the DIVA link.   linked here.

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Waiver Reimagine Community Conversation with Senator Hoffman, Senator Lucero &
Representative Novotny on August 18th, 2023 
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Waiver Reimagine Advocacy at the Senate Human Services Committee Meeting with
Senator Hoffman on March 18th, 2024.
Click below to view the Human Services Committee Video from this meeting.
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