Bremer Financial employs Shelly Hoemke. Ms. Hoemke has worked in credit administration for five years and four months. She does filing, photo copying, mailings and assists others as needed. Ms.…
Month: August 2001
Hello Nicole - August 2001
Hello Nicole, I’ve been working on getting a service dog. In my research, I have run across several organizations who claim that one benefit of a service dog is that…
Why My Brother?
When my brother was diagnosed with Marfan’s Disease and slowly lost his sight; I railed at God – that powerful being, wondering what gave Him the right. As I watched…
Tools in the Advocate’s Toolbox, Pt. 2
Last month, Lolly argued that the movement among local disability activists away from direct action and toward more incremental change and legislative work has taken some important tools out of…
Lewis Pity-thon Perpetuates Stereotypes
Labor Day is fast approaching. It represents the end of summer. To me, Labor Day also represents yet another celebrity-driven TV extravaganza: the Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Telethon. The Lewis…
Music for Social Change
A group of 27 self-advocates came together at Augsburg College in Minneapolis for “Music for Social Change” on Saturday, July 21st. Organized by Advocating Change Together (ACT) and the Governor’s…