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February 2020

Start of 2020 legislative session brings disability issues to forefront
Start of 2020 legislative session brings disability issues to forefront
As the 2020 session of the Minnesota Legislature starts February 11, many issues are in play for people with disabilities. Minnesota’s disability community and its advocacy groups will be keeping an eye on everything from possible changes at the Minnesota Department of Human Services to improved access to jobs, health care and transportation.  Much groundwork
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Bonding to be a battleground during session
Bonding to be a battleground during session
Access Press and the ADA mark important anniversaries
Access Press and the ADA mark important anniversaries
MCIL grant project to address PCA shortage
MCIL grant project to address PCA shortage
Editor’s Desk – February 2020
Editor’s Desk – February 2020
Fight to keep program continues
Fight to keep program continues
Hard-won gains could all too easily be lost
Hard-won gains could all too easily be lost
PCA program by the numbers
PCA program by the numbers
Fairer pay for PCAs seen as needed to recruit, retain staff
Fairer pay for PCAs seen as needed to recruit,...
PCA shortages hit home for him
PCA shortages hit home for him
State employment program criticized
State employment program criticized
State policy impacts on people with disabilities
State policy impacts on people with disabilities
Income tax filing help available
Income tax filing help available
Crip Camp shows a unique memory
Crip Camp shows a unique memory
Rallies, advocacy days help get community’s message across
Rallies, advocacy days help get community’s message across
Financial and transportation issues emerge as arts barriers
Financial and transportation issues emerge as arts barriers
Ex-mayoral staffer alleges discrimination
Ex-mayoral staffer alleges discrimination
Jablonski finds NHL job
Jablonski finds NHL job
Opioid prescribing practices become safer
Opioid prescribing practices become safer
"There is no greater disability in society than the inability to see a person as more."
Robert M. Hensel

PDF Issues

February 2020 Edition
February 2020 Edition
ucare ad
Hennepin Health
MMCD Job Ad

People and Places

Keach takes helm at Handi Medical Supply
Keach takes helm at Handi Medical Supply
Merz is new division director
Interim leader at state council
In Memoriam – February 2020

History Note

Crip Camp shows a unique memory
Crip Camp shows a unique memory
Many disability groups are marking major anniversaries
HISTORY NOTE: ProAct’s recent history is one of innovation, change
HISTORY NOTE: ProAct celebrates 50 years of revolutionizing rehabilitation services

Regional News in Review

MCIL grant project to address PCA shortage
MCIL grant project to address PCA shortage
State employment program criticized
Ex-mayoral staffer alleges discrimination
Jablonski finds NHL job

Legislative

Start of 2020 legislative session brings disability issues to forefront
Start of 2020 legislative session brings disability issues to forefront
Bonding to be a battleground during session
Rallies, advocacy days help get community’s message across
State council forum drew a large crowd

Commentary

Editor’s Desk – February 2020
Editor’s Desk – February 2020
Fight to keep program continues
Hard-won gains could all too easily be lost
Fairer pay for PCAs seen as needed to recruit, retain staff

Events & Opportunities

Income tax filing help available
Income tax filing help available
Financial and transportation issues emerge as arts barriers
Opportunities – February 2020
Enjoy! February 2020
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