CENTERS FOR DISABILITY INCLUSION
Opening Doors to Access and Opportunity
Lifeworks envisions a world where disability inclusion is the standard – not the exception. Our Centers for Disability Inclusion help make that vision reality.
What is a Lifeworks Center for Disability Inclusion?
Lifeworks Centers for Disability Inclusion are ultra-accessible, community-centered gathering spaces designed for everyone â people with disabilities, their families, and their communities. They are situated in bustling neighborhoods where people can come together to build skills, make connections, and access resources.
Each Center for Disability Inclusion offers all of Lifeworksâ services under one roof: Day Support, Employment, In-Home or Navigation Services, disability inclusion trainings, education sessions, and community events. Plus, the centers help communities better understand disability, so that we can build a disability-friendly world.
Lifeworks Centers for Disability Inclusion Locations
We believe each community can benefit from having a Lifeworks Center for Disability Inclusion! If you are interested in exploring how we can bring one to your neighborhood, please connect with us at marketing@lifeworks.org
New Hope
7508 N 42nd Ave,
New Hope, MN 55428
Licensed facility for Day Support Services
Apple Valley
14655 Evendale Way,
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Licensed facility for Day Support Services
Richfield
6636 Cedar Ave S, Suite 250
Richfield, MN 55423
Mankato
OPENING 2026!
1400 Madison Ave, Ste 602
Mankato, MN 56001
Licensed facility for Day Support Services
Book a tour to see what makes a Lifeworks Center for Disability Inclusion different!
A New Standard in Disability-Inclusive Spaces
Beyond ADA-Compliant
Our Centers for Disability Inclusion go further than minimum requirements to ensure real access for all, including adult-sized changing tables, wide-open layouts for easier movement, sensory-friendly wellness rooms, and more.
Embedded in the Community
Each Center for Disability Inclusion is located within neighborhoods, close to transit, parks, businesses, and everyday destinations, making disability inclusion visible and accessible.
Open to the Public
Everyone is welcome at a Center for Disability Inclusion, including neighbors, volunteers, and partners, because disability-friendly communities grow stronger when we come together.
Designed With – and for – People with Disabilities
From lighting and seating to program planning and signage, every element is shaped by people with disabilities, reflecting real needs and priorities.
Multi-Purpose Spaces for Learning and Connecting
Centers for Disability Inclusion are built for flexibility, from art classes to job workshops, trainings, and socializing.
On-Site Navigators
Our expert staff are readily available to help individuals and families understand the complexities of disability services, making them easier to manage.
Why We’re Building Centers for Disability Inclusion
For 60 years, Lifeworks has partnered with people with disabilities to live the lives they want. But barriers to inclusion remain, especially for those navigating outdated systems, isolated geographies, or inaccessible environments. And the reality is, we all know someone with a disability, have a disability ourselves, or will become disabled at some point.
This is why weâre investing in Centers for Disability Inclusion today – for people who seek support now, and for those who will need to in the future. The centers are designed to meet evolving needs with flexible programming, easy-to-access resources, and a focus on community connection. Every center is a response to what people with disabilities have told us they want: real opportunities, in their own communities, on their own terms.
Join Lifeworks in making disability incluson the standard by investing in the Centers for Disability Inclusion
Programs and Services at Centers for Disability Inclusion
Lifeworks Centers for Disability Inclusion are one-stop shops for all our services, plus community opportunities.
From Our Blog
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A Day at the Lifeworks Center for Disability Inclusion â New Hope: A New Understanding Starts with One VisitÂ
Posted August 19, 2025
