October 2020

Court oversight comes to end, but fight for better care has not
Court oversight comes to end, but fight for better care has not
A lengthy legal battle, which has had many implications for Minnesotans with disabilities, officially comes to an end October 24. But in a September filing, U.S. District Court Judge Donovan Frank emphasized that the fight for improved care for adults with disabilities isn’t over. If mistreatment occurs again at two state-run facilities for people with
Read More
On the move! New address for Access Press
On the move! New address for Access Press
Voting in person? Be ready, know the rules
Voting in person? Be ready, know the rules
MN Supreme Court rules on assisting voters
MN Supreme Court rules on assisting voters
Tim’s Desk – October 2020
Tim’s Desk – October 2020
Make a difference for your community, join MNCCD this fall
Make a difference for your community, join MNCCD this fall
“Fix What You Can” is one family’s compelling story
“Fix What You Can” is one family’s compelling story
Scott Adams – October 2020
Scott Adams – October 2020
Despite pandemic, direct support professionals continue to persevere
Despite pandemic, direct support professionals continue to persevere
Hadamar documentary is a haunting story of many lives lost needlessly
Hadamar documentary is a haunting story of many lives lost needlessly
DHS making major budget cuts
DHS making major budget cuts
Stolen therapy dog found
Stolen therapy dog found
Mankato agency goes through downsizing
Mankato agency goes through downsizing
Racially based biases alleged
Racially based biases alleged
Enjoy! October 2020
Enjoy! October 2020
Radio Talking Book – October 2020
Radio Talking Book – October 2020

"Justice requires no less."

U.S. District Court Judge Donovan Frank

PDF Issues

Access Press – October 2020 Edition
Access Press – October 2020 Edition
ADA 30th Anniversary Celebration ad
Young man holds toddler
Metro Transit Gold Line Open House
ucare ad
Metro Transit Gold Line BRT ad

People and Places

“Fix What You Can” is one family’s compelling story
“Fix What You Can” is one family’s compelling story
Dunn takes helm at Friendship Club
Dively takes lead at MCD
In Memoriam – October 2020

History Note

Hadamar documentary is a haunting story of many lives lost needlessly
Hadamar documentary is a haunting story of many lives lost needlessly
Social Security program marks 85 years of helping the nation
Blind Minnesotans have been well-served for a century
Use of lethal force sparked calls for change years ago

Regional News in Review

MN Supreme Court rules on assisting voters
MN Supreme Court rules on assisting voters
DHS making major budget cuts
Stolen therapy dog found
Mankato agency goes through downsizing

Legislative

Court oversight comes to end, but fight for better care has not
Court oversight comes to end, but fight for better care has not
Aid for some service providers is simply too little, too late
Make comments on waiver amendments before August 24 deadline
‘Savings’ would reduce choice, access to needed medical items

Commentary

Tim’s Desk – October 2020
Tim’s Desk – October 2020
Make a difference for your community, join MNCCD this fall
Despite pandemic, direct support professionals continue to persevere
Celebrating Direct Support Professionals

Events & Opportunities

Enjoy! October 2020
Enjoy! October 2020
Opportunities – October 2020
Enjoy! September 2020
Opportunities – September 2020
Facebook
Twitter