St. Paul man battles bureaucracy, fights to retain assets, his home
Chuck Van Heuveln has been a lifelong Minnesotan, a resident of St. Paul and a member of the disability community. […]
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Monthly Archives: February 2012
Advocacy groups gear up for 2012 session
Representatives of Minnesota’s numerous disability advocacy groups are already making treks to the state capitol. The Jan. 24 start of […]
Voter ID Issue Causing Debates
One of the biggest battles shaping up during the Minnesota Legislature’s 2012 session centers on proposals to require voters to […]
Editor’s Column – February 2012
Well, winter is half over and we’ve hardly had any snow or cold. No one I talk to has had […]
Christ Child School provided early education option
Thirty-five years ago, a remarkable era of education ended on Summit Avenue in St. Paul. Christ Child School for Exceptional […]
Hockey safety promoted in the wake of serious accidents
Hockey injuries have drawn attention in Minnesota as two hockey players, Jack Jablonski from Benilde-St. Margaret and Jenna Privette from […]
He went the extra mile for his clients
Clients, coworkers and friends at Metropolitan Independent Living Services (MILS) are mourning the death of owner David Michael “Mike” Dreier. […]
Agencies’ merger allows People Inc. to help children
People Incorporated Mental Health Services, the state’s largest nonprofit working exclusively in the adult mental health field, is expanding its […]
Hockey partnership wins grant, is on ice
The Amputee Coalition and the Minnesota Warriors Ice Hockey Program, an ice hockey team of disabled American veterans, have formed […]
The Arc Minnesota’s Goal: Bringing Light to Those in the Shadows
People with disabilities have often been invisible members of our community—in the shadows, forgotten by some, ignored by others. John […]
METO attorney, families to be honored March 7
Shamus O’Meara and the plaintiffs in the Minnesota Extended Treatment Options (METO) lawsuit will be the honored guests at The […]
Social services veteran to lead Hammer Residences, Inc.
Hammer Residences, Inc. has selected John Estrem as its new chief executive officer. The appointment was announced Jan. 27. He […]
People and Places – February 2012
Advocate wins Pathfinder award A New Ulm area advocate for people with disabilities is one of the 2012 Pathfinder Award […]
Awards recognize contributions to human services clients
Several Minnesota organizations and individuals were honored recently by Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) Commissioner Lucinda Jesson. Jesson gave […]
Regional News in Review – February 2012
Texting helps suicide prevention Minnesota’s suicide call center is getting as many cell-phone text messages from teens in a […]
