Lawmakers ran out the clock, headed for a special session?
Minnesota’s 2022 legislative session wound down May 23 without action on many major bills, much to the consternation of disability […]
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Daily Archives: June 1, 2022
Special Olympics USA en route to Minnesota for 2026
Excitement is building for the 2026 Special Olympics USA, which will be held in Minnesota. The state’s successful bid for […]
Paula Goldberg’s PACER legacy to live on
Paula Goldberg is remembered for her strong advocacy and passion for helping children with disabilities. Goldberg, a cofounder of PACER […]
Special education needs to be funded without cross-subsidies
Unfunded mandates are a longstanding sore point for educators. Higher units of government routinely adopt laws that call for services […]
Camps for disabled children pitched their tents a century ago
Roll up a sleeping bag, pack a knapsack and get ready for summer camp. Minnesota children with disabilities aren’t left […]
Adventures await with the ADA
Accessible adventures is the theme of Minnesota’s 32nd celebration of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The free, 90-minute virtual […]
John Smith: Why the Americans with Disabilities Act is important to me
John Smith is a longtime champion of the self-advocacy movement, and a coordinator at the Institute on Community Integration at […]
Special Olympics 2026 a great moment for state
Wow! What a great moment for Minnesotans with disabilities and the state in general. When I found out on May […]
Housing planned in Oakdale
Developer AbleLight has announced plans for a71-unit Oakdale apartment complex that would provide housing for people with disabilities. The housing […]
Free speech debate continues
A St. Olaf College professor tapped to promote debate about “highly controversial subjects” through conversations with guest speakers was removed […]
New COVID-19 test site opens
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has opened a new COVID-19 community testing location in the Midway neighborhood of St. […]
Uniquely Abled Academy to open
South Central College of North Mankato is expanding its offerings with a free first-of-its-kind program in Minnesota geared for young […]
Lyft offers rides to work
Use of Lyft to transport people with disabilities to and from work, is expanding in the Twin Cities. A meeting […]
Council eyes various supports
Minneapolis City Council members want to use American Rescue Plan funding for purposes including the purchase of developing mobile health […]
Independent Lifestyles celebrating 25 years of success
Independent Lifestyles Inc., A Center for Independent Living (ILICIL), is celebrating 25 years’ service to central Minnesota. The center is […]
