Charlie Smith Award winner shares her experiences, lessons in life
Everyone has a story and was born with a purpose. While people are not born as leaders, advocates or teachers, they may take on […]
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Monthly Archives: December 2015
Five percent: increase Best Life Alliance rallies to support caregivers
More pay is needed for those who care for people with disabilities and elders. The Best Life Alliance, a coalition of […]
Editor’s Column – December 2015
We finally got some snow on the ground with just a few days left in 2015—and then it melted in our […]
25th anniversary: Reflecting on a year of celebration, lessons of history
People with disabilities can reflect on the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as 2015 winds down. In Minnesota […]
Annual meeting MA reform will be disability consortium’s focus
Playing off yet another year of construction at the State capitol, the Minnesota Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (MN-CCD) will start […]
Why disabled people like me fear medically assisted suicide
Having been born with a physical disability, I am all too familiar with the overwhelming number of people who feel that […]
Consistent staff equals quality care
I am excited to be co-chairing the Best Life Alliance, formerly The 5% Campaign, this year. I am grateful to so […]
Broad disability reforms sought
Gov. Mark Dayton and several prominent lawmakers say they intend to produce a broad package of reforms in the 2016 legislative session. […]
People and Places – December 2015
Eagan nonprofit honors those who provide jobs ProAct Employer of the Year honors went to organizations that have bettered the lives […]
Lawyer who targets access issues has woes, too
An attorney who has sued more than 120 Minnesota business over accessibility issues is now facing the possibility of sanctions related to […]
Radio Talking Book – December 2015
Holiday programming change Since the Minnesota Radio Talking Book began in 1969, normal programming has been suspended over Christmas as […]
Accessible Events – December 2015
Share a smile Brighten the day of a senior citizen in north or southwest Minneapolis and have fun. Visit an elder and […]
Regional News in Review – December 2015
Pay-for-performance program awards $9.5 million across the state Nursing homes throughout Minnesota will launch a variety of quality improvement efforts – leading […]
December 2015 issue
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