Laura Baker Services

Supporting people with developmental disabilities in Northfield, MN. Our mission is to respect their life choices and dreams and help them reach their goals.

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Behind every success story is a caring support system. Thank you to DSPs and PCAs for helping individuals live with dignity, confidence, and independence.

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Join us for the Disability Pride Celebration 💙♿️✨

📅 Thursday, July 9
⏰ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Cascade Lake Park – Lakeside Building

Celebrate with us for a ceremony for a new accessible bike program, free food truck meals for the first 100 guests, plus games and activities!

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Proposed changes to federal grant rules could create financial instability for nonprofits and threaten vital community services. Make your voice heard and urge policymakers to protect nonprofit funding and community impact.

Take action: https://t.co/0nVzKOttQJ

#Advocacy

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Inclusion goes far beyond lip service. Real relationships with disabled people are built through respect, listening, patience, and showing up consistently. When we truly know one another, we all grow, communities become stronger, and lives are changed.

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Celebrating community, accessibility, and joy at Cascade Lake Park. #DisabilityPride #InclusionMatters #AccessibilityForAll #CommunityStrong #PrideCelebration

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Home and community-based services (HCBS) are not just vital supports, they are economic drivers. HCBS creates 1.65 million jobs, generates $169.5 billion in economic output, adds $105.2 billion to GDP, and produces $24.1 billion in tax revenue. #ProtectHCBS #DisabilityRights

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HCBS helps people with disabilities live independently, stay connected to their communities, and give families the support they need to work and remain stable. Cutting HCBS would harm families, strain caregivers, and push people into more costly institutional settings.

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Direct Support Professionals work 24/7 to help people with IDDs live safe, independent, and meaningful lives. From mornings to overnight care, medication support to building life skills, DSPs are essential. Protect HCBS and support the workforce people depend on every day.

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The American Association of People with Disabilities’ REV UP Campaign (Register, Educate, Vote, Use your Power) is building the power of the disability vote by increasing civic engagement and making elections more accessible for all.

https://t.co/5GoPTsjohN

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On March 24, hundreds gathered at the Capitol for Disability Services Day on the Hill.

“We’re Here. Then. Now. Always.” reminds us that advocacy is ongoing. Voices from across Minnesota made it clear: disability services matter.

#DisabilityAdvocacy #WeAreHere

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Contact legislators and protect Medicaid by responding to this quick advocacy campaign. Your voice can help make a difference in our community.

https://t.co/W6znzENtHy

It only takes a minute, but your impact lasts much longer. 💙
#Advocacy #TakeAction #CommunitySupport

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Clarity is kindness. 💙

For autistic individuals, clear and direct communication reduces stress and builds trust.

Say what you mean! It matters.

#AutismAcceptance #Neurodiversity

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Looking for a meaningful way to give back? 💙

Join us as a volunteer for our monthly respite events, held on the second Saturday of each month. It’s a great opportunity to support others, connect with your community, and make a real difference.

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Take action to protect disabled individuals' right to vote!

https://t.co/6hQkyGbIBP

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Support the mission of Laura Baker Services Association by responding to this quick advocacy campaign. Your voice can help make a difference in our community.

https://t.co/60lanloHJe

It only takes a minute, but your impact lasts much longer. 💙

#Advocacy #TakeAction

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✨ Join the 2026 National Community Event!
Celebrate disability culture, connect with community, and take action for disability rights 💙
🗓 April 29 | ⏰ 6:30 PM ET
💻 Free & virtual — 2026 AAPD National Community Event
#DisabilityRights #Accessibility #DisabilityCommunity #AAPD

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Labels and diagnoses are incredibly important to a disabled person, often giving a roadmap to resources and a greater understanding of self. It is also important to recognize that a label is a way to understand characteristics, not the whole person. No one person is the same!

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Happy Autism Acceptance Month!

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Apply to Laura Baker to combat the ongoing direct support workforce crisis and support people with IDDs.

https://t.co/Z8VOa2M5V7

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The direct support workforce crisis continues to impact people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. In 2025, 88% of providers reported moderate or severe staffing shortages. Without enough direct support professionals, access to essential services is at risk.
#DSP