ADA Breaks Into Prison System
The Supreme Court has unanimously ruled that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies to state prisons, “at least insofar […]
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Monthly Archives: February 2006
The Death with Dignity Act
That was the first sentence of a law journal article I began writing in 1996. I was a second-year law […]
Editor’s Column – February 2006
The “First Lady of Civil Rights”, Coretta Scott King, died in her sleep on Jan 31, 2006. In the beginning […]
Letters to the Editor – February 2006
Dear Editor: Many thanks for Steve Serkland’s article, “Alex Kern Scores!” in your Dec. 10, 2005 issue. The article highlights […]
Identity and Biotechnology – Life, Death, and Biocultural Literacy
It is a literary convention that at the moment of death, one may finally come to know oneself. In many […]
A Doctor with MS: Lessons Learned
Dr. Alicia Conill’s first reaction was deep denial and depression, followed later by a new purpose—teaching medical students how it […]
Medical Students Develop Sign Language Skills
An innovative program is gaining nationwide recognition in the medical and scientific community for giving medical students American Sign Language […]
Abusive Relationships and People Experiencing Disability
Occasionally, we hear public service announcements highlighting the facts, dangers, and signs of domestic violence. But, seldom is it a […]
Catholic Charities Helps Homeless
Father John Estrem, Executive Director of Catholic Charities, granted me an interview with him on September 28, 2005. We talked […]
What is Muscular Dystrophy?
Muscular dystrophy (MD) is a group of genetic diseases that cause weakness and muscle wasting, primarily in the skeletal or […]
Living with Muscular Dystrophy Takes Determination
I was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (MD) when I was five years old. My first memory of that time […]
The Challenges of Emergency Management Planning
This is the final article in the investigative series on Emergency Management Planning (EMP). The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), […]
Making It Work
The Americans with Disabilities Act is a Federal law enacted in the 1980s. One goal of this legislative document is […]
Individualized Empowerment
You have the power and the responsibility to defend democracy and to create a society of individualized empowerment for all. […]
Smoking Can Lead to Vision Loss or Blindness
The rate of Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) among smokers is significantly greater than that of non smokers. AMD, an eye […]
Prescription Drug Help Available for Mental Health Consumers
Many people with mental illness are among the 700,000 Minnesota Medicare beneficiaries who need to consider their options now that […]
Medicare Part D Rollout: A Story of Challenges / Success
In Buffalo, Minnesota an initiative is underway between various community organizations which may serve as a template for many communities […]
Mold Exposure Hazardous to Chemically Sensitive
Deanne, a volunteer for the Chemical Injury Resource Association (CIRA) helpline has counseled over 300 CIRA helpline callers annually. So […]
Birth Pains of Inclusion
The house I grew up in stands five blocks from a notorious state institution in Cambridge, Minnesota. Riding my Huffy […]
The Electronic Voting System Demonstrated
The electronic voting system, the Accuvote TS(x) by Diebold, was used in a demonstration at ACT on January 27, 2006. […]
Fibromyalgia: Alternative Therapies / Personal Stories
In a March 2005 publication, the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)—www.niams.nih. gov—reported that Fibromyalgia (FM) […]
Scanlon Attending Paralympics
The U.S. Paralympics, a division of the U.S. Olympic Committee, has selected 10 student athletes, ages 12-18, with physical disabilities […]
Sandstorm Named Executive Director
The Brain Injury Association of Minnesota Board of Directors voted unanimously to name Ardis Sandstrom, MS, LICSW, CRC, as its […]
Finding a “House Call” in the Twin Cities
Previous “House Call” columns on grocery delivery and cleaning services might benefit an audience far beyond the disability community. This […]
Home Access Answer – Ramp “Hide and Seek”
Dear Jane, We need a ramp installed at our home. My husband can no longer climb stairs. We’re over 68 […]
“How To’s” on Purchasing a Ramp
Do you need a ramp? Do you need to replace an existing ramp? Before you make that purchase, use these […]
The Roller Derby is Back
In what is becoming a national resurgence, the TC Rollers all female roller derby league is calling Cheap Skate of […]
Service Dogs Available!
A unique situation is making a number of highly-trained Service Dogs available immediately for Minnesota residents with serious disabilities. You, […]
ADHA and the Keys to Motivation
Motivation! What an abstract concept. Most of us struggle to motivate ourselves through our own daily “to do” list.But when […]
My Life, My Words
Just a few generations ago, deaf people only dreamed of going to college. I know, because I was one of […]
