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See you November 4 – Access Press gala celebrates community

Want to attend the Access Press Charlie Smith Award banquet? Thinking about donating a great prize to the silent auction or pick-a-prize […]

Minnesota Security Hospital must pay penalty

For failing to protect workers from violence, the Minnesota Security Hospital at St. Peter must pay a $20,000 fine to the state’s […]

RESERVE your seat at the 2016 Charlie Smith Award Banquet today!

Location: DoubleTree By Hilton 7800 Normandale Blvd Minneapolis, MN 55439 $50 per person or $350 for an 8-person table: There […]

Many workers saluted during Disability Employment Awareness Month

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, a time to celebrate the many contributions of America’s employees with disabilities. This year’s theme […]

History Note – Interact Center marks two decades of service to arts

Interact Center for the Arts has served artists with disabilities since 1996 and will mark 20 years of community service with a […]

Editor’s Column – October 2016

Dear Governor Dayton, I hope your hip surgeries were successful. I haven’t heard much more about it or your rehabilitation in […]

Ending commensurate wage policy would be a mistake for many workers

By Michael Kraines, Tom Weaver and Steven Howard Having a job or pursuing a career is important for all of us, […]

Regional News in Review – October 2016

Hansmeier is suspended from law The Minnesota Supreme Court has indefinitely suspended a Minneapolis lawyer who is accused of suing businesses over […]

It’s up to us to change the parameters

Minnesota’s Department of Human Services (DHS) is the regulatory agency that provides support to people with disabilities. In other words, they control the […]