For many people with disabilities, Minnesota’s care crisis has reached catastrophic levels. Staff shortages have been compounded by the COVID-19 omicron variant. Illness has swept many workplaces, forcing employees to…
Day: February 1, 2022
Verification system is a concern
Electronic visit verification (EVV)’s upcoming rollout in Minnesota is sparking debate between state officials, caregivers and clients over how to best implement the federally mandated system. The need to curb…
State council seeks resources to aid in its work
In order to fully meet its state-mandated duties, the Minnesota Council on Disability (MCD) needs adequate staff and resources. The council is taking its theme of capacity building to the…
Weight privacy, need for tracking in debate over new systems
At times the need to protect both our public resources and our rights to privacy collide. This is true as Minnesota moves toward implementing electronic visit verification or EVV. Disability…
History Note
Education dispute flared at Faribault school 60 years ago A dispute over education at the school for children and youth with visual disabilities made headlines in Minnesota 60 years ago.…
Ehresmann stepping down as state's COVID-19 fight goes on
Minnesota’s lengthy fight against COVID-19 continues, but as of February 2, one prominent person won’t be on the front lines. Minnesota Department of Health Infectious Disease Director Kris Ehresmann has…