Martinez draws on life experiences in federal role

The Obama administration’s lead advisor on employment of people with disabilities was in the Twin Cities March 20 to praise […]

MA-EPD struggles continue, no resolution yet

Typically, Minnesotans work well beyond 65 years of age. Efforts to allow the state’s disability community to do the same […]

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PCAs’ pay plight is still in play this session

About 6,600 Minnesotans who provide care to family members with disabilities will continue to be paid less than others who […]

Editor’s Column – April 2012

What’s with the Minnesota weather? Could it be a nicer spring? It’s the beginning of April and we’ve already had […]

Changes removed barrier to community integration

The Minnesota Department of Human Services agreed in 2011 to develop a comprehensive plan to provide services for persons with […]

Kriesel to step down; Westrom seeks Senate seat

Two high-profile Minnesota legislators with disabilities are looking at changing roles. Rep. John Kriesel (R-Cottage Grove), a military veteran who […]

April 2012 Radio Talking Book

New Employees in Audio Services Two new employees are answering phones in the Audio Services section at the Communication Center. […]

Legislation affecting Minnesotans with disabilities

Disability community advocates, who have spent many hours at the state capitol tracking the House and Senate omnibus health and […]

People and Places – April 2012

Mustangs, Robins are winners Anoka-Hennepin and Robbinsdale/Hopkins/ Mound-Westonka successfully defended their titles in the 2012 Minnesota State High School League […]