Use of Lyft to transport people with disabilities to and from work, is expanding in the Twin Cities. A meeting was held this spring to discuss expanding the program in…
Day: June 1, 2022
Council eyes various supports
Minneapolis City Council members want to use American Rescue Plan funding for purposes including the purchase of developing mobile health units. the vans would be part of a plan to…
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 hosting an open house 3-6 p.m. Thursday, June 30 at…
Reach for resources celebrates those who help
Four people and one company are winners of this year’s Reach for Resources awards. The awards were announced this spring, after a nomination and review process that began in January. …
Berner retires from Arc Northland
It’s the end of an era at Arc Northland, as Executive Director Laurie Berner has retired. Berner was a tireless advocate and prominent figure in the disability community for more…
Arts grants awarded
Disability-focused arts groups are among the grant recipients announced by the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council (MRAC). MRAC’s board has approved more than $1 million in funding to the 102 groups…