Kriesel brings unique experience to disability, veterans’ issues: First-termer Republican is from Cottage Grove
State Rep. John Kriesel (R-Cottage Grove) is proud to be working with the Amputee Coalition on a bill that would […]
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Daily Archives: April 8, 2011
A tough legislative session is grinding on
Minnesotans with disabilities, senior citizens and their advocates continue to face uncertainty about day-to-day life as the Minnesota Legislature and […]
Editor’s Column – April 2011
There has been so much happening at the capitol it’s hard to keep up. It’s impossible to say what will […]
Charlie Remembered
It’s been 10 years since my friend Charlie Smith passed away. Those of us who knew Charlie know we lost […]
Three women who did their part for children
Today, agencies provide most of the community-based services for persons with disabilities, generally supported by public funds. In the decades […]
Goal: fair orthotic, prosthetic coverage
Cost caps and other restrictions make it difficult for many Minnesotans to obtain needed orthotic and prosthetic equipment. Rep. John […]
UCare sponsors accessibility seating at Target Field
Twins baseball fans who use wheelchairs are enjoying watching games at Target Field thanks to more than 700 accessible seating […]
Regional News in Review – April 2011
Leadership history is preserved For more than a century, a movement has been growing in this country to ensure that […]
Reform and redesign offer the best hope for taxpayers and people with disabilities
There’s a deficit problem in St. Paul that goes beyond the $5 billion budget shortfall. This deficit involves a lack […]
Cuts will force hard choices for many Minnesotans
If tomorrow morning my employer told me that I had to take a 20% pay cut, I would naturally think […]
April 2011 Issue
Here’s the .pdf of the April 2011 issue. Enjoy!
Radio Talking Book – April 2011
Governor Dayton Releases His Budget Governor Dayton has released his budget plan for the next two years and it is […]
People and Places – April 2011
Granquist honored for advocacy Luther Granquist, attorney for the Minnesota Disability Law Center (MLDC) for 36 years and a regular […]
Honor Andy Virden,watch for all pedestrians
The tragic death of Andy Virden, an 83-year-old advocate for the blind, has saddened me and many other Minnesotans. Virden […]
