Documenting the movement, seeing intersectionality
by Chris Juhn Former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin will be sentenced June 16 for the May 2020 killing of […]
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Monthly Archives: June 2021
June special session set for lawmakers
They’ll be back. Minnesota’s 2021 regular legislative session ended at midnight May 17. With no state budget or major bills […]
Turning a pandemic corner? Skepticism remains
By Jane McClure Even though Minnesota may be seeing success in efforts to combat COVID-19, many people still need their […]
History Note: Innovative service provider Lifetrack founded to meet unique needs
The July 1 merger of Lutheran Social Services and St. Paul-based Lifetrack makes another transition in Minnesota disability services history. […]
Tim’s Desk — June 2021
Here comes the sun. It’s a wonderful thing to feel the sun on your skin. As they say, it’s what […]
In Memoriam — June 2021: Jim Christy
Christy pioneered adaptive sports; made sure all could play Minnesota has lost a pioneer in adaptive sports. James Alan “Jim” […]
Protect everyone from Social Security scams
by Brian Rudolph and Rhonda Whitenack, Social Security public affairs specialists, Minnesota and Northern Wisconsin World Elder Abuse Awareness Day […]
MAMES members able to stave off severe cuts
from the Midwest Association of Medical Equipment Services (MAMES) Durable Medical Equipment (DME) providers who do business in Minnesota have […]
Some gains, but much work remains at the state capitol
The Minnesota Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (MNCCD), like many other groups, is waiting to see what emerges from the […]
Regional News — June 2021
Laws change for assisted living With Minnesota’s new assisted living licensure law set to take effect August 1, the Minnesota […]
People and Places — June 2021
Ribbon-cutting for group home destroyed by fire Opportunity Partners this spring celebrated the completion of the new Doug’s Place group […]
Radio Talking Book — June 2021
Use an App for Radio Talking Book Radio Talking Book has phased out its longtime receivers. Enjoy programming anytime and […]
Want to perform? Here is your chance
Off-Kilter, a new community program of Off-Leash Area, wants to highlight and support performance work by artists with disabilities. A […]
Enjoy! June 2021
ADA 31st Anniversary: Celebrating Resilience! The 2021 Minnesota Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) celebration is noon-1:30 p.m. Mon July 26. […]
Opportunities — June 2021
Conferences Speakers sought for summit Autism Society of Minnesota (AuSM) seeks speakers for the fourth annual AuSM Autistic Community Summit, […]
