Mental health awareness day is a new feature of 2018 state fair
A special day to spotlight mental health awareness and new, accessible buildings are among the many highlights at the 2018 […]
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Daily Archives: August 8, 2018
Addressing worker shortage will require many strategies
Ways to address Minnesota’s growing direct care worker shortage continue to be scrutinized. Seven main priorities, along with several related […]
August 2018 Issue Sponsor: UCare
UCare – People powered plans for everyone High-quality health coverage for every age and stage of life. Powered by some […]
Appeal is denied: oversight to continue
Court oversight of work on Minnesota’s Olmstead Plan will continue, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled July 26. A […]
Editor’s Column – August 2018
July 26 was a big day in the disability community. We had the 28th ADA celebration at the Science Museum […]
HISTORY NOTE: New timeline provides details on Olmstead Plan progress
Minnesota’s Olmstead Plan is back in the news, with a recent court decision in the case of Bradley Jensen, et […]
Many resources to get out the disability community vote
Ready to vote in Minnesota’s primary election Tuesday, August 14 and in the general election Tuesday, November 6? Voters with […]
Radio Talking Book – August 2018
Volunteer Readers Sought Radio Talking Book seeks volunteers to broadcast from our sites in Rochester and St. Paul. If […]
Vendors offer many accessible dining options for fairgoers
Whether it’s fried or on a stick, in a cup or a cone, a big part of the Minnesota State […]
People and Places- August 2018
Direct support providers honored for service Five Minnesota direct support professionals (DSP) were honored with awards at the Minnesota […]
Asking about parks access: state council wants input
Camping, hiking and enjoying the beauty of Minnesota’s state parks is an experience everyone should enjoy. Anyone wishing to discuss […]
FROM OUR COMMUNITY: Voting in person a challenge for people with disabilities
Earlier this year, independent nonprofit and public policy organization Pew Charitable Trust exposed Kathy Hoell’s long-term struggle of voting with […]
Accessible Events & Activities – August 2018
More events information: VSA Minnesota is here. The website has a large calendar at in the upper right hand corner of […]
FROM OUR COMMUNITY: Time to raise the volume on inclusion and opportunity for all
by Julie Johnson, MOHR and Sue Schettie, AARM The community of those working for continual progress towards a more inclusive […]
Fight against incontinence products program continues with more allies
Minnesotans who rely on incontinence products, medical products suppliers and legislators are continuing to try to block enforcement of the […]
