MOHR means MORE
A statewide association representing providers of day services to people with disabilities, the Minnesota Organization for Habilitation and Rehabilitation, known as MOHR, is comprised of more than 100
providers. Its member organizations, of varying sizes and some with multiple locations, serve more than 26,000 Minnesotans with disabilities with a broad array of programs that allow
individuals to pursue and accomplish their work and life enrichment goals.
The programs include adult day services, day training and habilitation, extended, and supported employment.
MOHR brought together three established groups; MnDACA , representing the Day Training and Habilitation locations once known
as developmental achievement centers, the Minnesota Habilitation Coalition, and MACRO, a rehabilitation association. Today, MOHR
speaks for a complete range of providers of service for people with disabilities, with member organizations serving from 11 to 2,000
individuals.
Meeting the needs of people with disabilities requires a high degree of personal interaction, often with an intensive staff-to-client ratio. A recent survey found that 77 percent of the people served by MOHR
member organizations are employed, and these members serve individuals from all 87 counties in Minnesota.
MOHR members are nonprofits that are funded through government service fees, grants and charitable gifts. In some respects,
these nonprofit groups are actually meeting the state’s obligation to provide services and supports to people with disabilities in a cost
effective manner. MOHR works to present the views of its
members in public policy discussions regarding the most favorable directions in serving the needs of people with disabilities in the state, while maintaining a full array of service options.
expanding
Possibilities ,
honoring choices
Dignity- All human beings have value
and desire life, liberty, and the pursuit of
happiness.
Commitment- Dedicated to the people
we serve, to the community, and to employers.
Work- Work provides a sense of making
a contribution and increases self-esteem, in
addition to the income provided.
Meaningful options- Individual choices
require meaningful options, and disability
professionals explore possibilities and make
matches.
Customized- Human beings are complex
and each has different needs and desires, so
one size does not fit all.
Long term- Many look for quick fixes to
complex problems, but the reality is that well
thought out and consistent supports are more
beneficial for people with disabilities.
Family involvement- Parents and
guardians care deeply about individuals
with disabilities, and must play a role in
determining the best course of action for their
loved one.