St. Paul schools deny service dog in classroom
Newman, a Golden retriever, is trained to help Wally LaBerge, an eight-year-old boy with autism. The two have been together […]
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Monthly Archives: February 2009
Editor’s Column – February 2009
Well, there’s only one thing to talk about lately, and that’s the economy. There’s not much positive to say about […]
Stamps Buy State Hospital Bus
In September 1964, the bus used by Cambridge State School and Hospital to transport residents broke down after 900,000 miles. […]
Disabled by chemicals
The government’s responsibility to victims of chemical weaponry in wartime Exposure to chemicals during wartime can cause lifelong disabilities for […]
1962 recount involved two candidates for governor who were supporters of children with disabilities
Two supporters of children with disabilities faced each other in the contested recount of the election for Minnesota governor in […]
Winter safety tips: Stay warm, stay safe in coldest months
Cold winter weather can be dangerous if not deadly for everyone, but more so if you live with a disability. […]
People and Places – February 2009
The 2009 St. Paul Winter Carnival Royal Family includes Megan Andryski, New Hope. The newly crowned Princess of the East […]
Improving Peoples’ Lives
As we continue working in a very difficult legislative session, we would like to remind individuals and organizations in the […]
Pregnancy Journal #6 – Something Unexpected
As you read this, the baby has arrived Whoever coined the phrase, “patience is a virtue” was never pregnant. I […]
Disability Rights/Worker Rights
The disability rights movement frequently uses civil and human rights analogies to bolster its argument that people with disabilities are […]
PCA audit raises red flags, but is in turn criticized
A state audit of personal care agencies and the assistants or attendants they provide has raised several concerns about the […]
Voice to Text services offer new way to check the mail
Improving communications and access to information for people who are blind or are visually impaired are goals for Audio Point […]
Tax help available
Free help is available for persons who cannot afford to hire a tax preparer. Locally Account-Ability Minnesota (AAM) prepares taxes […]
