ReelAbilities rolls ’em in June
Many actors are playing a role in the ReelAbilities Film Festival, set for June 11-14 in the Twin Cities. Organizers […]
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Daily Archives: May 8, 2015
Adjournment date nears – Many issues unresolved as legislative session winds down
Months of lobbying are coming to down to waiting and wondering about Minnesota’s disability communities’ legislation. The Minnesota House and […]
See track and field stars – U.S. Paralympics track and field meet is in June
Fans of the U.S. Paralympics track and field team have a rare chance to see prominent athletes in action at […]
1990 petition regarded as Magna Carta for disability rights
What is considered to be the most impressive petition drive of its day, for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), bears […]
Editor’s Column – May 2015
I’m wearing a short sleeve shirt today for the first time this season. I’m sitting in my office with the […]
Partners in Policymaking offers chance to develop skills
Anyone who has ever wanted to develop effective advocacy skills, for themselves or for a family member, should consider the […]
Subminimum wage ban has implications for workers
New Hampshire is set to become the first state to ban subminimum wage for workers with disabilities. Legislation passed by […]
Learn about work options under state programs
People with disabilities have voiced loudly and clearly that they can and want to work. It’s also clear that Minnesota […]
Regional News in Review – May 2015
Accessible home search difficult Tanesha Johnson is 28 years old and has lived in a Minneapolis nursing home since July […]
On a roll to a new record
Grand Rapids is on a roll to set another Guinness World Record. This time, its focus is on raising awareness […]
People & Places – May 2015
Olympic hopeful visits HCMC patients Snowboarder Kevin Pearce, who suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in 2009 while training for […]
Careful planning, adequate time needed for shift
To the editor: Minnesota has led the way in innovating service approaches that make life better for people with disabilities. […]
In Memoriam – Hammargren led long life of service
Disability rights activist Marjorie Hammargren died this spring at Carondolet Village in St. Paul. Born in Watertown, South Dakota, she […]
Radio Talking Book – May 2015
New addition to NFB-Newsline Guideposts Magazine is now available on NFB-Newsline! Current customers of the Communication Center and the Minnesota […]
Accessible Events – May 2015
More events information VSA Minnesota is at http://vsamn.org The website has a large calendar at in the upper right hand […]
