MnNEAT
Minnesota Neurodivergent Education, Advocacy, and Therapy Services
Pocket Sized Card Downloads
The pocket-sized cards span seven disability categories: Autistic, Disabled, Deaf, Blind, Brain Injury, Mobility, and Mental Health “Condition.”
These cards are designed to support quick, clear communication and can be handed to a community support person or used as a visual aid when someone needs direct support. They are also intended to clearly and quickly communicate an individual's access needs if that individual is in ICE custody.
We recommend creating a safety plan with at least two emergency contacts so they can share sensitive or necessary information with a person providing direct support if contacted. There are many individual circumstances, and much of that information needs to be kept private.
Each PDF is organized by a single disability category and adapted to meet different access needs related to that category. A general disability option is included for individuals who prefer not to disclose specific disability identification.
Each file includes one page for non-English-speaking individuals and one for English-speaking individuals. Every page includes one row labeled “read me” without a visible disability identifier, and one with a disability identifier, allowing individuals to choose their preferred level of disclosure.
The cards are formatted for front-and-back printing. You will need to choose which page to print at a time since non‑English and English pages are included in one document. The design allows multiple cards to be printed at once.
Since it is a PDF document, you can type the information in a PDF editor.
These cards are not perfect. Given the urgency, they are offered with harm reduction, access, and community care as the goal.
Deaf and DeafBlind
Updated Options!
Following collaboration and accessibility feedback, these pocket-sized cards have been expanded. The Deaf category now includes two options: one for individuals who consent to touch to gain attention, and one for those who do not.
The Deaf and DeafBlind pocket cards are now longer, while still folding down to business-card size. These have a visible disability identifier for all of them.
This update adds a clear checklist of communication options based on the individual’s access and communication needs.
The Deaf pocket cards now include writing lines on the back for quick written communication or adding additional information as needed. The DeafBlind pocket cards also include writing lines on the back to support sharing extra information.
