Mental health saw gains: 2015 regular session end had mixed results
With the regular legislative session over, Minnesota’s disability community is weighing its gains and losses. The regular session gaveled to a close May 18, […]
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Daily Archives: June 10, 2015
Nominations are sought for Access Press annual award
Do you know a Minnesotan with disabilities who works tirelessly for the greater community? Can you name an outstanding community group that provides […]
Olmstead Plan still needs work
Work on Minnesota’s Olmstead Plan, which outlines service reforms for people with disabilities, has hit a couple of bumps. On May 6 U.S. District Court Judge […]
Editor’s Column – June 2015
We are having what always seems to me as the normal pushing-out of a Minnesota spring: lots of rainy and humid weather […]
Final push for the ADA took time, political process
At the beginning of the George H. W. Bush presidential administration, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became the charge of disability […]
MN-CCD seeks qualified applicants
MN-CCD Seeks Applications for the Managing Director Position The Minnesota Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (MN-CCD) seeks qualified applicants for […]
Learn about changes to personal care program
Changes to what is now the Personal Care Assistance (PCA) Program will affect many Minnesotans with disabilities. The Department of Human Services (DHS) […]
People and Places – June 2015
Advocacy skills gained through program Anyone who has ever wanted to be a better advocate for a family member […]
The 5% Campaign: It’s not over
The 5% Campaign is a nonpartisan coalition that formed in 2014 to ask state policymakers for a 5% rate increase for Home […]
Rights clearly spelled out in new law
Important new rights for Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waiver participants have been added to the DHS licensing statute, 245D in […]
In Memoriam – June 2015
Vinland leader passes away Duane Reynolds, associate director of Vinland Center, passed away suddenly May 3. He was 68 and lived […]
Mental health crisis response sees historic support
One of the enduring challenges for disability movements is to ensure that we all get equitable access, not a solution that only […]
Council funding, waiting list reductions are gains
In addition to The 5% Campaign, the elimination of Medical Assistance for Employed Persons with Disabilities (MA-EPD) premiums, and the reform of MA, […]
Medical Assistance measures make gains
Significant progress was made on two key Medical Assistance (MA) Reform issues this past legislative session that will benefit about 20,000 adults […]
Funding is a start
I have a vivid imagination, so bear with me. The other day I was walking down the sidewalk and had this strong […]
