Aid for some service providers is simply too little, too late

A $30 million relief package for Minnesota’s disability service providers will be a lifeline for many. But for others, it […]

Celebrating Direct Support Professionals

Caring, choice and compassion are just a few of the positive words we at MRCI prefer to use that start […]

As COVID-19 continues, know the rules

Minnesotans with disabilities have endured several months of living under COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. Many have missed their day-to-day activities, including […]

Be vigilant and ready when voting absentee this fall

While it’s fun to vote in person, see neighbors at the polls and watch a ballot swoosh into a machine, […]

Tim’s Desk – September 2020

I’m writing this month’s column on what ordinarily would be the first day of the Minnesota State Fair, but it […]

Franklin Roosevelt signs the SSA in 1935

Social Security program marks 85 years of helping the nation

Security was attained in the earlier days through the interdependence of members of families upon each other and of the […]

Fifty years ago this summer, he began his life-changing journey

It happened as if it were yesterday. August 19, 1970, a Wednesday. I was 18 years old fresh out of […]

Direct support professionals are saluted

Cassidy Sutton, CHOICE, Inc. Direct Support Professional Recognition Week is September 13- 19. It is a time to honor the […]

connected stick figures (from the Commission website)

Conclusion draws near for blue ribbon commission’s work

Twenty-two strategies have emerged from the work of the Blue Ribbon Commission on Health and Human Services. The commission is […]

Despite many accomplishments, ADA’s promise isn’t fulfilled

I would like to share my thoughts on the Americans With Disabilities Act. Former President George H. W. Bush signed […]

Access improvements in the works for regional facilities

What’s wrong with this picture? The access paddle is blocked by the trash can. The Metropolitan Council is taking initial […]

Several appointments announced

Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan have announced several appointments. Appointments were announced to the Council on Disability. […]