The ice has finally melted from many of Minnesota’s lakes and rivers. That not only means spring is here, but that Minnesota’s Polar Bear Plungers may finally be able to…
Day: April 10, 2014
CFSS moving to unknown start date
The state’s upcoming Community First Supports and Services (CFSS) program has had its twists and during the 2014 legislative session. What everyone is waiting for now is to see how…
Caregivers could see wage hike approved
The 5% Campaign, one of the highest-profile efforts at the 2104 Minnesota Legislature, is close to reaching its goal. But getting the increase close to approval hasn’t been easy. Nor…
Wolfensberger’s influence cited in ADA history
American social constructs were dehumanizing for people with disabilities in the decades leading up to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). When looking back at this history, Dr. Wolf Wolfensberger…
Making the case for research funding
After three years of advocating for spinal cord injury research I have come to recognize that there is a delicate balance between idealism and pragmatism. It’s a balance between the…
State funding not proper source for research
The article appearing with this one encourages readers to support Senate File 111, which asks the Minnesota Legislature to annual fund spinal cord and traumatic brain injury research. We disagree.…