Disabilities Resource Fair April 22
We are excited to announce the collaboration between Autism Allies and Buffalo Hanover Montrose Schools for the Annual Disabilities Resource Fair! This event will take place on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at the Discovery Center (214 1st Ave NE, Buffalo, Mn 55313).
This free event provides resources and support to families of individuals with disabilities of ALL ages (birth to adulthood). All are welcome to attend, including those who do not live in the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose School District.
Seminars
What Are They Trying To Tell Me? (5-6pm)
Bridging communications through a person-centered lens
Nick Vasquez, LMFT and Heather Wilford, BCBA with Mains'l Services
Accessing County Resources (6-7pm)
An overview of the process for accessing county resources, as well as the resources available.
Rhonda Heshiser, LSW Rachelle Joriman and Joan Olson, LSW with Wright County Health and Human Services
Special Needs Planning (7-8pm)
Securing the future for persons with disabilities
Roger Strege and Jan Larson
Vendor fair 5-7pm
Representatives from a variety of agencies will provide information and answer questions about how they can help support individuals and families. Topics include:
- Community integration
- County services
- Recreation and leisure
- Health and wellness
- Banking
- Family services
- Counseling
- Disability information pertinent to all disabilities
- Life planning (guardianship, wills, conservatorship)
- Post-secondary education and training
- Independent and semi-independent living skills
- Insurance/special needs plan
- Housing and transportation
- Employment connections
Vendor List
- Mandy's Bracelets for Special Olympics
- Central Lakes College-Occupational Skills Program
- Central Minnesota Jobs and Training Service
- Central MN Mental Health Center
- BHM Community Education (Opening Doors)
- BHM Early Childhood Family Education
- Functional Industries
- Goodwill Career Navigator
- Johnson, Larson & Peterson Law
- LifeWorks
- Looking Forward Life Coaching
- Love INC.
- Mindshift
- Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
- Minnesota Independence College & Community
- MYPATH: Inclusive Life Coaching
- REM South Central Services
- Special Needs Planners
- Special Olympics
- ARC Minnesota
- Trailblazer Transit
- UCare
- Vocational Rehabilitation Services
- We Can Ride
- Wright County Human Services
- Bethel University-BUILD Program
- Reliable Medical Supply
- PRIDE Transitions
BHM Special Services
For more information about the Disabilties Resource Fair, contact BHM Special Services at 763.682.8715.
Department Vision: Creating educational opportunities that improve student outcomes in an environment where learning has no limits.
Department Purpose and Mission: The Department of Special Services' mission is to work collaboratively to provide appropriate support and services to students from birth to age 22. These services will prepare students to participate in their communities in meaningful ways and achieve their personal post-secondary goals. We do this through providing specialized instruction, integrating research with practice, and providing opportunities where all are included and valued.
