Employment of people with disabilities does have a positive economic stimulus effect and a strong return on investment. Cuts to such programs could be described as “pennywise and pound-foolish.” A…
Day: September 10, 2012
Regional News in Review - September 2012
Home health care workers owed wages The U.S. Department of Labor has found $274,884 in back wages due to 61 home health care workers in Elk River after an investigation…
Who should get vaccinated against influenza?
If you are an individual with a physical disability associated with chronic immunosuppression, you are at higher risk for catching the “flu”. The “flu” is an abbreviated term for influenza,…
Field scores a home run for Courage Center teams
A 30-year dream came true Aug. 9 when Courage Center welcomed the public to the new Todd Anderson Field in Brooklyn Park. Members of Courage Center’s wheelchair softball teams—the Jr.…
In Memorium - September 2012
Dick Endres founded Confidence Learning Center Dick Endres, a longtime state employee and founder of Confidence Learning Center, died Aug. 13. He was 84 years old and lived in Brainerd.…
People and Places - September 2012
Friendship Club members play a Really Big Game The Highland Friendship Club, a group for people with disabilities, enjoyed The Really Big Game at the Highland Park Little League Fields…