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What do you need to know about the Disability Hub MN website?

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this site is packed with helpful information for people with disabilities,

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their families,

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and the professionals who support them.

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Today, we're going to review the information you can find there.

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So let's get started at disabilityhubmN.org.

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We have 6 specific areas we'll be walking through today.

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We'll cover website navigation,

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website organization,

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key planning tools,

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family resources,

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how to get involved,

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and finally,

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your next steps.

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Let's start with part one,

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website navigation.

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The homepage is really your starting point.

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Right away,

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you'll see the main topics people usually look for,

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things like work,

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and money.

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You can simply click on any of these topics to learn more.

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you'll definitely want to check out the new and noteworthy

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section for website updates and news that might impact you.

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Up at the very top of the homepage,

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you'll find some helpful links.

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There's a link to the hub,

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one for DB 101,

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which stands for Disability Benefits 101,

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and HB 101,

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which is housing Benefits 101.

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You'll also see an option right there to sign in to My VVault.

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On this page,

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you'll also notice a few different ways you can connect directly with hub staff,

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like live chat,

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and email.

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there's a dedicated area with resources to support professionals,

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where you'll find toolkits and information on benefit coach training.

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and don't forget the search bar.

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It's there to help you quickly find what you need.

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You can type in a specific word or even a question like medical assistance,

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AB accounts,

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or housing options.

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The bottom of the homepage,

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also known as the footer,

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is simply another great way to find resources

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and navigate your way around the website.

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Moving on to part two,

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how is the website organized?

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A great place to begin is the top topics menu.

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This is where you can easily find answers to common questions on popular subjects.

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Also on the menu bar,

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you're going to see the your options drop down tab.

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The your Options section is designed to help you truly understand

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the different choices you have in certain parts of your life.

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It lays out steps so you can compare those

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choices and decide exactly what works best for you.

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That brings us to part 3.

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What are the key planning tools?

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If you look under the planning tools dropdown menu,

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you'll discover a variety of online resources,

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activities,

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and guides.

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These tools are specifically built to help people plan ahead,

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stay organized,

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and keep all their important information together in one convenient place.

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Let's look at a few of these.

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Disability Benefits 101 is where you can learn

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exactly how work and benefits can fit together.

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Then there's Housing Benefits 101,

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which helps you explore housing planning and options available in Minnesota.

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We also have MyVault.

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This is a personal account that works seamlessly across Disability Hub MN,

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Disability Benefits 101,

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and Housing Benefits 101.

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The best part is that MyVault is completely free,

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and secure.

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there's charting the life course,

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which offers tools and guides you can use in your own life,

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for your family members or in your work.

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You can use all of these planning tools to really explore your best life.

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Next up is part 4.

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What are the family resources?

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You can easily find these by selecting the

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family resources dropdown right on the main menu.

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These resources are all about supporting the whole family.

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Whether you have an immediate need right now

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or you're just planning ahead for the future,

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they can help you and your child find solutions,

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make meaningful connections,

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and take real steps to move forward.

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Let's move to part 5.

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How can I get involved?

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To see your options here,

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just locate the get involved drop down on the menu bar.

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Here you can learn about the virtual insight panel,

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also known as VIP

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and find out how you can join to give feedback about projects

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within the Disability Services division at the Department of Human Services.

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to be a VIP member,

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there are a few requirements.

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You must be 18 years or older,

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live in Minnesota,

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and have a disability yourself or be the parent or

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guardian of a child or adult with a disability.

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If that sounds like you,

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you can apply to become a member right there on the website.

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Also in this section is the Disability Hub MN events calendar,

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which shares upcoming events for people with disabilities

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and the people who support them.

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Finally,

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let's wrap up with section 6.

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Next steps.

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So your next step is to head over and visit disabilityhubmN.org today.

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Give it a try.

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Search for a topic you're curious about

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or look up an upcoming event.

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And remember,

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if you have any questions at all,

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you can easily connect with the hub.

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Just chat,

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call or email the staff.

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They're available Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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And if you'd like to watch more helpful videos like this,

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just visit disabilityhubmN.org/hub-videos.