Gloria Steinbring drew on her own life experiences to become a tenacious champion for the rights of people with disabilities. She and her late husband Dean are also remembered for their successful fight to be wed. Steinbring died…
Day: February 10, 2016
Legal settlement: St. Paul must rebuild street curb ramps
People with disabilities will have an easier time crossing St. Paul streets, as a result of a settlement agreement announced January 25 by Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid’s Minnesota Disability Law Center. The city…
Right to die arguments underway
Minnesota’s proposed “Compassionate Care Act” would allow persons with terminal illnesses to obtain medication and end their lives if a number of criteria could be met. Several advocacy groups contend that if passed, the measure would give people more…
History Note: For 45 years, Rise has elevated the lives of many
Incorporated in 1971, Rise is a private, nonprofit 501(c) (3) organization which supports people who have disabilities and other barriers to finding employment, housing and personal growth. Rise unlocks potential and opens doors to…
Suicide concerns: St. Paul High Bridge neighbors want to make changes
St. Paul’s iconic High Bridge spans 160 feet above the majestic Mississippi River. Those traveling across the bridge recently may have noticed painted phone numbers there. It’s part of an effort to deter…
Resources available to help those considering suicide, or who know someone who is
Suicide is a focus for the Minnesota Department of Health’s Injury and Violence Prevention Unit. The unit uses a public health approach to prevent suicides by supporting and coordinating state-funded suicide prevention activities and…