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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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Robin Byrn’s commitment to advocacy isn’t a political choice, but a promise made from love. Her insight into Medicaid is critical. Learn more about her story here: laurabaker.org/community/robi… Take action here: laurabaker.org/advocate/

LauraBakerSvcs's tweet image. Robin Byrn’s commitment to advocacy isn’t a political choice, but a promise made from love. Her insight into Medicaid is critical. 

Learn more about her story here: laurabaker.org/community/robi… 

Take action here: laurabaker.org/advocate/

Unwind & reset while your loved one enjoys Saturday Fun at LBSA on November 8 at 1 p.m. This inclusive, four-hour event is catered to individuals ages five & older with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Learn more and secure your spot: laurabaker.org/services/famil…


Make a difference and a new friend! Become a College Friend at LBSA and build meaningful connections that last a lifetime.

LauraBakerSvcs's tweet image. Make a difference and a new friend! Become a College Friend at LBSA and build meaningful connections that last a lifetime.

LBSA’s accessible playground demonstrates the importance of inclusive design—ensuring individuals of all abilities can safely explore, socialize, and experience the joy of play.

LauraBakerSvcs's tweet image. LBSA’s accessible playground demonstrates the importance of inclusive design—ensuring individuals of all abilities can safely explore, socialize, and experience the joy of play.

LBSA strives to support those who aren’t able to support themselves. We also support and recognize those who don’t require or wish for high levels of support. We believe everyone is equally deserving of having their individualized needs met.

LauraBakerSvcs's tweet image. LBSA strives to support those who aren’t able to support themselves. We also support and recognize those who don’t require or wish for high levels of support. We believe everyone is equally deserving of having their individualized needs met.

We hope you will join LBSA in celebrating Unity Day! LBSA continues to recognize that unity is not uniformity, but rather, recognizing each other’s humanity.

LauraBakerSvcs's tweet image. We hope you will join LBSA in celebrating Unity Day! LBSA continues to recognize that unity is not uniformity, but rather, recognizing each other’s humanity.

Join LBSA’s Behavioral Support Service Conference! Hear from a powerful lineup of speakers, including: Sandi Gerdes Isabella Armstrong Dr. Jane Nofer Poskanzer Martha W. Lantz Dr. Pamela Moening

LauraBakerSvcs's tweet image. Join LBSA’s Behavioral Support Service Conference!
Hear from a powerful lineup of speakers, including:

Sandi Gerdes
Isabella Armstrong
Dr. Jane Nofer Poskanzer
Martha W. Lantz
Dr. Pamela Moening

Join LBSA’s Behavioral Support Service Conference October 14 from 9am-1pm at St. John’s Lutheran Church or online to enhance your understanding and knowledge of the intersection of IDD and mental health, and managing challenging and disruptive behaviors.

LauraBakerSvcs's tweet image. Join LBSA’s Behavioral Support Service Conference October 14 from 9am-1pm at St. John’s Lutheran Church or online to enhance your understanding and knowledge of the intersection of IDD and mental health, and managing challenging and disruptive behaviors.

Sandi Gerdes shares a message on unity: “Unity at LBSA doesn’t mean sameness. It means honoring differences while holding fast to shared values: respect, inclusion, compassion and hope. It means recognizing that we’re stronger together, even when the path is hard.”

LauraBakerSvcs's tweet image. Sandi Gerdes shares a message on unity: “Unity at LBSA doesn’t mean sameness. It means honoring differences while holding fast to shared values: respect, inclusion, compassion and hope. It means recognizing that we’re stronger together, even when the path is hard.”

Guest author Linda Maytan, DDS MPH shares reflections from LBSA’s 2024 Path Forward Mini Conference and highlights our Behavioral Support Services – designed to empower individuals with IDD and their advocates. Read more: laurabaker.org/blog/2025/09/t…

LauraBakerSvcs's tweet image. Guest author Linda Maytan, DDS MPH shares reflections from LBSA’s 2024 Path Forward Mini Conference and highlights our Behavioral Support Services – designed to empower individuals with IDD and their advocates.

Read more: laurabaker.org/blog/2025/09/t…

Unwind & reset while your loved one enjoys Saturday Fun at LBSA on September 13 at 1 p.m. This inclusive, four-hour event is catered to individuals ages five & older with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Learn more and secure your spot: laurabaker.org/services/famil…


LBSA is looking for volunteers for our respite program on August 9 from 12:30 to 5:15 p.m. This event is designed to provide respite for caregivers and social interaction for participants. Interested? Contact Samantha Engelby at [email protected] or (507) 850-8860.

LauraBakerSvcs's tweet image. LBSA is looking for volunteers for our respite program on August 9 from 12:30 to 5:15 p.m. This event is designed to provide respite for caregivers and social interaction for participants.

Interested? Contact Samantha Engelby at sengelby@laurabaker.org or (507) 850-8860.

Visit the News section at laurabaker.org to read Martha Lantz’s article about bridging the gap between mental health care and IDD. laurabaker.org/behavioral-sup…

LauraBakerSvcs's tweet image. Visit the News section at laurabaker.org to read Martha Lantz’s article about bridging the gap between mental health care and IDD. 

laurabaker.org/behavioral-sup…

Engaging with the community is one of the most important aspects of LBSA. Join the LBSA community as a volunteer, advocate, or employee!

LauraBakerSvcs's tweet image. Engaging with the community is one of the most important aspects of LBSA. Join the LBSA community as a volunteer, advocate, or employee!

In times of disruption, we have a choice to pull back or lean in. At LBSA we’re choosing to move forward. Here’s why: bit.ly/44MhyY8.

LauraBakerSvcs's tweet image. In times of disruption, we have a choice to pull back or lean in. At LBSA we’re choosing to move forward. 

Here’s why: bit.ly/44MhyY8.

Visit LBSA's website to read guest author, Steve Underdahl's article on how ignoring behavioral health in person's with IDD can have profound consequences. laurabaker.org/behavioral-sup…

LauraBakerSvcs's tweet image. Visit LBSA's website to read guest author, Steve Underdahl's article on how ignoring behavioral health in person's with IDD can have profound consequences.

laurabaker.org/behavioral-sup…

Unwind & reset while your loved one enjoys Saturday Fun at LBSA on August 9 at 1 p.m. This inclusive, four-hour event is catered to individuals ages five & older with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Learn more and secure your spot: laurabaker.org/services/famil…


July is Disability Pride Month! As the month comes to a close, we hope you continue spending time celebrating, supporting, and loving disabled friends and family!

LauraBakerSvcs's tweet image. July is Disability Pride Month! As the month comes to a close, we hope you continue spending time celebrating, supporting, and loving disabled friends and family!

People with intellectual and developmental disabilities often go without the behavioral health care they need until a crisis occurs. Guest Author Steve Underdahl touches on this important issue and more in our latest blog post. Read more bit.ly/4ny7tW6

LauraBakerSvcs's tweet image. People with intellectual and developmental disabilities often go without the behavioral health care they need until a crisis occurs. Guest Author Steve Underdahl touches on this important issue and more in our latest blog post.

Read more bit.ly/4ny7tW6

Minnesota is shifting from Personal Care Assistance (PCA) to Community First Services and Supports (CFSS) – and we know that change can feel overwhelming. LBSA’s Family Navigation Services are here to guide you. Learn how we can help you prepare: bit.ly/4lmKjQu

LauraBakerSvcs's tweet image. Minnesota is shifting from Personal Care Assistance (PCA) to Community First Services and Supports (CFSS) – and we know that change can feel overwhelming. LBSA’s Family Navigation Services are here to guide you.  

Learn how we can help you prepare: bit.ly/4lmKjQu

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