Disabilities Act Passes First Hurdle

A key component of the Minnesotans with Disabilities Act of 2005 won unanimous approval from the House Health Policy and […]

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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

What Is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?

We all get tired. Many of us have felt depressed at times. But the mystery known as chronic fatigue syndrome […]

What Is Fibromyalgia?

Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic disorder characterized by musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and multiple tender points, particularly in the neck, spine, […]

Living With Fibromyalgia And Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

My husband and I will celebrate our 8th wedding anniversary this April. When we married, he was a very active […]

The Top 10 Fears Keeping People From Achieving Goals

Adapted with Permission from the CoachVille Knowledge Base’s Top 10 List Collection There are many things that can prevent us […]

Overcoming Resistance To Attitude Change

The material in this article is adapted from Sondra’s book: “Making Diversity Work: Seven Steps for Defeating Bias in the […]

My experiences At The CTIC Retreat

It was Tuesday morning, the week of my birthday. I arrived at school expecting to go to work, as my […]

Supported Employment Part Of Medtronic Culture

As Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month arrives, Medtronic, Inc., headquartered in Minneapolis, reflects on its supported employment initiatives that have been […]