The Arc of Mower County is a not for profit agency comprised of people dedicated to assisting and supporting individuals with disabilities realizing a productive and fulfilling life, their families and the community in Mower County and the surrounding area.

A residential camp for school-aged children & teens with autism or PDD.

In existense for almost 40 years, organization provides a wide array of services to persons with disabilities and mental illness.

The mission of Courage Center is to empower people with physical disabilities to reach for their full potential in every aspect of life. We are guided by the vision that one day, all people will live, work, learn and play in a community based on abilities not disabilities.

Erik’s Ranch & Retreats provides safe and unequaled living, working, social and recreational environments for young adults with autism, using its guiding principles of lifelong learning, individual community building, and bidirectional integration through voluntourism . We’re committed to giving each of our residents a rewarding life on his/her own terms, experiencing dignity, compassion and the joy of continuing possibility.

Fraser Child & Family Center is a nationally renowned, specialized clinic providing comprehensive mental health services for children, adolescents, and their families. FCFC is known for its award-winning program for children with autism spectrum disorders and a variety of related disorders, such as non-verbal learning disorder, pervasive development disorder, and sensory integration dysfunction. Here, you can receive evaluation, support, and intensive therapeutic intervention for your child or young adult who is experiencing difficulties communicating, learning, interacting, behaving, or expressing emotions. Services include:

Diagnostic evaluations;
Day treatment for preschoolers with autism spectrum disorders;
Individual, family, and group therapies;
Specialized support groups;
Skills training and social functioning;
Occupational, music and speech-language therapies.

Residential Provider:
In-Home
Respite
SILS
ILS
SLS
Supported Employment

Mission Statement:
Life By Design, Inc. is committed to promoting the principles of self-determination in the lives of people with disabilities by listening and responding to families and individuals we support.

Speech Language Pathology and other related services.

Minnesota Life College is a three year postsecondary, life-skills training program for young adults with learning disabilities. Independent Living and Employment Readiness are at the heart of MLC�s unique program; other key curriculum areas include: Decision-Making for Success, Social Skills Development, and Fitness and Wellness. MLC helps each student reach for his/her full potential by providing direct, professional instruction in a safe, easily accessible urban campus.

A private, non-profit organization providing services to youth and adults with autism and other disabilities.

A nationally renowned Minnesota nonprofit, Fraser serves children of all abilities and adults with special needs — through comprehensive education, healthcare and housing.

Our philosophy is inclusion — people of varied backgrounds and abilities living, working, learning and playing together in one community.