Minnesota Legislature starts complex, contentious session
The 2017 Minnesota Legislaturegaveled into session January 3, launching one of the most potentially complex and contentious sessions in recent […]
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Daily Archives: January 10, 2017
Goodbye to 2016: One year of victories, losses for our community
Farewell to 2016, a year with many changes for Minnesota’s disability community. Here is our look back: JANUARY • A […]
Winter requires preparation
Winter has Minnesota in its grasp, so be prepared for ice, snow and cold. People with disabilities should always take […]
History Note: Parallels in Time offers fascinating history of disability
In commemoration of the 45th Anniversary of the Minnesota Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities in 2016, the council has released […]
Editor’s Column – January 2017
We have celebrated the beginning of the New Year. I am glad we have 2016 behind us, but I’m also […]
Staying healthy in these stressful times
Well, it’s been a while since I’ve written anything. But the goal of this article is to get us all […]
Gains in services must be protected
When I was injured more than 55 years ago, I knew of no state services for people with disabilities. I […]
Radio Talking Book – January 2017
Interesting Statistics Over Fiscal Year 2015-2016, volunteers for the Minnesota Radio Talking Book recorded 258 books. If we include all […]
Direct support providers work with honor, need a raise
Well, here we are again as a state with another surprising budget surplus forecast that exceeds one billion dollars for […]
People and Places – January 2017
Seven programs honored for excellence in human services Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) Commissioner Emily Piper recently honored seven […]
In Memoriam – January 2017
Woehrlin remembered for efforts at capitol The Arc Minnesota has lost one of its heroes. Mary “Molly” Woehrlin died December […]
Accessible Events & Opportunities – January 2017
More events information: VSA Minnesota is here. The website has a large calendar at in the upper right hand corner […]
Regional News in Review – January 2017
University program focuses on mental health A few dozen University of Minnesota faculty members in late 2016 started receiving training […]
January 2017 Issue
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