House of Memories’ app, program provide valued help
Every 65 seconds someone in the United States develops Alzheimer’s disease. As the U.S. population ages, the rate of diagnosis […]
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Monthly Archives: October 2018
Disability impacts are eyed in miniumum wage debate
Workers with disabilities and the people who provide direct support for people with disabilities are two different sides of the […]
Incontinence products issue back to court
Debate over a proposed state medical supply program continues in Ramsey County District Court. Opponents of the Preferred Incontinence Products […]
In Memoriam – October 2018
St. Marie’s accomplishments recalled A longtime disability rights activist whose lifetime accomplishments were tainted by scandal has died. John Paul […]
HISTORY NOTE: Smith-Sears Act helped open the door to work for disabled veterans
National Disability Employment Awareness Month was declared in 1988 by the United States Congress for October to raise awareness of […]
Editor’s Desk – October 2018
We have a lot to talk about this month. People all over are working on getting the workforce shortage under […]
Radio Talking Book – October 2018
Radio Talking Book 50th Anniversary In January 2019 Radio Talking Book celebrates its fiftieth anniversary on the air. We’re enthusiastically […]
VOTE ON OR BEFORE NOVEMBER 6: Take advantage of accommodations to cast election ballots
Minnesotans will be voting for U.S. House and Senate, governor, Minnesota House members and state office holders on Tuesday, November […]
Accessible Happenings and Events
More events information: VSA Minnesota is here. The website has a large calendar at in the upper right hand corner of […]
People and Places – October 2018
The Arc Minnesota seeks new leader The Arc Minnesota in September launched its search for a new chief executive officer. […]
FROM OUR COMMUNITY: Work requirements for Medicaid would do more harm than good
By Alicia Munson The Arc Minnesota Public Policy Director The health care that people with disabilities receive through Medicaid has […]
Regional News in Review – October 2018
Thompson Hall is fundraising focus Thompson Hall is fundraising focus Deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing Minnesotans are rallying to […]
October 2018 edition
Here’s the October 2018 edition in .pdf format. Please note you may need to create a log-in to download and/or […]
