A key component of the Minnesotans with Disabilities Act of 2005 won unanimous approval from the House Health Policy and Finance Committee Feb. 24, 2004. The proposal, a comprehensive package…
Month: March 2005
Why Not Laugh At Disability?
What is the definition of laughter? The audible response to something humorous or an uncomfortable nervous reaction. Often society tells people it is taboo to laugh at people with disabilities.…
Editor's Column - March 2005
I will start the column this month with some good news. I know he would want to thank everyone for their good thoughts and prayers during his time away. I…
Letters to the Editor - March 2005
Dear Editor: Thanks again for the extensive coverage of the CDCS issue in your last edition. Below is an update from one of the families who was featured in the…
Million Dollar Baby & The Sea Inside - How Do I feel?
I had not heard the plot of the movie Million Dollar Baby until the buzz when Eastwood, Hillary Swank, Morgan Freeman and the movie were nominated for Academy Awards. I…
Who are you going to call?
In today’s society, it is difficult not to utilize technology on a daily basis. This is especially true for someone with a disability. The amount of assistive technology (AT) available…