“I’ve always believed in living life in the possibility.” Mary Sue Dobbin How Do They Do That? It’s a common refrain uttered by amazed passers-by as they observe a blind…
Month: November 2000
Editor's Column - November 2000
Last June the Commissioner of the Department of Employee Relations (DOER) eliminated the hiring goals at the State of Minnesota for people with disabilities (see page 1). If this had…
Social Security Legislation Takes Effect
Social Security disabled beneficiaries who are working or thinking about working should know that they can now work with less concern about losing their Medicare coverage. Starting October 1, they…
It Takes a Village
Bob and Becky Barnes are two of the most beloved members at Hennepin County National Alliance for the Mentally Ill. They always have a kind work or remarkable insight to…
Pelswick for President - Callahan's Toon Centers on Hero with Wheelchair
“Vote for Pelswick! Boo-ya!!” booms Gram Gram as she cyclones around the junior high school lunchroom on her motor scooter, tossing pieces of gum at students. This mayhem is her…
Shaking it off and Stepping up!
While researching for an article on Spirituality for Access Press, I came across one in the Fall issue of Lift Magazine, “Extending Hand of Mercy” published by, Eleos- The Cara…