DSD eList announcement

Date: Jan. 15, 2020
To: Lead agencies, tribal nations, managed care organizations and stakeholders interested in autism or related disorders

From: DHS Disability Services Division
Purpose: To announce the redesigned Autism Portal
Contact: ASD.DHS@state.mn.us

Updated Minnesota Autism Portal now live

The Minnesota Autism Resource Portal has a new look and new navigation. The redesigned site better equips communities, parents, advocates, self-advocates and professionals with information and tools about autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or related disorders, and its impact on family life, education and work in Minnesota.

According to the University of Minnesota’s Autism Development Disabilities Monitoring network, ASD or related disorders affects about 1 in 59 children nationwide and 1 in 42 children in Minnesota.

Features

Key portal features include:

· Videos that raise awareness and understanding of ASD or related disorders and services available, including real Minnesota families from African American, American Indian, Hmong, Latino and Somali communities talking about their journeys from receiving a diagnosis to accessing services and supports.

· A resource list with links to help people learn about topics, such as health care, screening and diagnosis, research, intervention services and other supports.

· Monthly news

Community Partners

First launched two years ago, the site is part of a joint effort by multiple state agencies (Departments of Education, Health, Employment and Economic Development, IT Services and Human Services). The University of Minnesota’s Institute on Community Integration is a key partner.

Stakeholders from these organizations and interested ASD community members informed the redesign process.

Content submission and guidelines

To submit questions and content, organizations and individuals need to complete an online form. Portal staff will review content according to established guidelines, created to ensure information is relevant, accurate and not in any way promotional, political, discriminatory or offensive. For more information, visit the Autism Resource Portal at Autism Portal contact page or send an email to ASD.DHS@state.mn.us

Questions

For questions, email us at ASD.DHS@state.mn.us

Previous eList announcements

AASD LEAD AGENCY ARCHIVE | DSD LEAD AGENCY ARCHIVE | DSD STAKEHOLDER ARCHIVE