Dakota County fosters inclusive communities where everyone can thrive. We partnered with expert vendors who provide high-quality training, education, and outreach services. These vendors offer valuable resources to enhance accessibility, inclusion and equity.
These trusted vendors can support your efforts in:
- Guidance of inclusive hiring practices
- Accessibility improvements
- Community engagement strategies
Explore the following vendors to find the right partner for your needs. Join us in building a more inclusive Dakota County.
For more information on any vendors, contact DeAnn Prouty at deann.prouty@co.dakota.mn.us.
NAMI Minnesota improves the lives of children and adults with mental illnesses and their families. They provide education, support and advocacy.
NAMI can provide skilled and targeted training on mental illness to:
- Businesses
- Health care providers
- Faith communities
- Culturally specific communities
The Minnesota Stroke Association elevates stroke awareness and offers vital services. They enhance the quality of life for all people coping with its sudden and long-term effects. They provide advocacy and support for public policy initiatives.
Minnesota Stroke Association can provide skilled and targeted training to:
- Businesses
- Health care providers
- Faith communities
- Culturally specific communities
Midwest Special Services (MSS) supports individuals with disabilities. They treat them as vital and contributing members of our community. They envision a future where people are supported in living the lives they choose.
MSS can educate and train employers on the benefits of hiring people with disabilities. They can assist businesses in providing workplace accommodations and creating accessible environments.
Peacemaker Minnesota helps schools be safer places free from bullying and harassment. They also help youth learn empathy, respect, cooperation, and peaceful conflict resolution.
They offer the award-winning Ambassadors for Respect (A4R) Program. This program brings people with developmental disabilities into fourth-grade classrooms. It teaches students to:
- Include others
- Use the person first language
- Advocate for themselves and others
The program develops the self-advocacy of individuals with developmental disabilities. It also can be used to start or strengthen bullying prevention efforts.
Peacemaker seeks to provide this training for every fourth-grade classroom in the county.