Monthly Archives: July 2020
Key business isn’t done with gridlock, disputes at capitol
A July special session of the Minnesota Legislature is coming up, as state lawmakers failed to pass several key measures when they met June 12-20.
The week-long special session adjourned without action on critical bills, including the bonding bill. Even years are bonding sessions in Minnesota, when an array of brick-and-mortar projects win approval. Improvements to state academies, state hospitals and treatment facilities…
Disability advocates frustrated by lack of action
Despite a national outcry for change in the wake of George Floyd’s death, efforts toward law enforcement reform continue to […]
Providers on verge of collapse
Providers of work and social activities for Minnesotans with disabilities are in crisis, with many facing massive cutbacks or even […]
Reflections on George Floyd, race and disability from the community
Editor’s note: People with disabilities were already living in challenging times with the COVID-19 pandemic, due to our underlying health […]
Use of lethal force sparked calls for change years ago
The killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis Police on Memorial Day weekend highlights the ongoing crisis of police brutality against […]
Pandemic raises need for all of us to prepare
I got sick at the start of the pandemic. It sucked. Here’s what I came away with: If you live […]
Tim’s Desk – July 2020
There’ve been lots of ups and downs this last month, to say the least. In Minnesota we have seen the […]
Reopening of therapy pools is welcomed after several weeks
Reopening of therapy pools is welcomed after several weeks On March 15 Wasie Pool at Courage Kenny Institute/ Abbott Northwestern […]
Celebrating ADA 30!
Celebrating the ADA today, tomorrow, and every day. Happy 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act from Minnesota’s 30th […]
In Memoriam – July 2020
Gleason challenged mental health stereotypes Minnesota native Mary Pat Gleason was a prolific film and television actress, who worked to […]
Pandemic puts people with disabilities at end of the line
Approximately 30,000 Minnesotans with intellectual and developmental disabilities have had to take a back seat in obtaining services that they […]
Opportunities – July 2020
INFO & ASSISTANCE Minnesota STAR loans resume The Minnesota STAR has resumed its device loan program in the St. Paul […]
Radio Talking Book – July 2020
COVID-19 Update Once again, the July Radio News is much more” slim and trim” than usual thanks to the COVID-19 […]
