Just 5 percent. That is what Minnesotans with disabilities, aging adults, care providers, family members and advocates are requesting from the 2014 Minnesota Legislature. The 5% Campaign is getting momentum…
Day: August 10, 2013
One month in, competitive bidding raises concerns
One month into the new Medicare durable good competitive bidding program for the Twin Cities region, area medical suppliers and clients are already reporting some problems. Some clients have had…
Planning ahead makes state fair visit fun
Attending the Minnesota State Fair takes planning for people with disabilities. This year’s fair, August 22 – September 2, offers plenty of accommodations ranging from accessible shuttle buses, wheelchair charging…
Editor's Column - August 2013
We’ve had the best summer, weather-wise, that I can remember in Minnesota in many years. Except for a week or so of air-conditioning hot weather, most daytime temperatures, have been…
All children have the same rights to education
All children have the same basic right to education, thanks to the 1954 U.S. Supreme Court decision in the case of Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka. The nation’s…
Voting law changes to be seen in future elections
New laws making it easier to vote take effect in Minnesota in time for the August 13 primary and November 5 general elections. Measures enacted by the 2013 Minnesota Legislature…