Twin Cities beepball changes up its game, teams
Athletes with visual impairments now have a choice at beepball, an adapted baseball game. This season two beepball teams, recreational […]
Author Archives: Clarence Schadegg
God’s love matters, not the sight in eyes
During his final days, my brother Larry repeatedly tried to get all of us to rally not just around him […]
Access for Service Animals
“We are diverse in so many ways. We’ve become so accepting,” said Jane Larson of MCTC. Yet despite progress, difficulties […]
Honor Andy Virden,watch for all pedestrians
The tragic death of Andy Virden, an 83-year-old advocate for the blind, has saddened me and many other Minnesotans. Virden […]
Immigrants from work, self-worth through program
Helping immigrants with disabilities find meaningful employment is a focus for the Disabled Immigrant Association (DIA). The organization has exceeded […]
Lions roared and also taught a valuable lesson
The Minnesota Fighting Lions represented Minnesota at the 2010 Beep Baseball World Series in Rochester, August 2-7. The Lions finished […]
Singer, songwriter Long shares elders’ wisdom
Larry Long is a Twin Cities singer and songwriter, who uses his work to inspire others. He is executive director […]
Fighting Lions ready to roar at state tournament
Beepball or beep baseball is making a noisy comeback in Minnesota. The revitalized Minnesota Lions will be playing the beepball […]
Getting Involved
John Hemp has a particular interest in improved public safety because he is blind. As Hemp walked to a neighborhood […]
Vacationing dog guide didn’t enjoy his boat ride
This is the latest in a series about writer Clarence Sha-degg’s trip to Mexico. As we continued our Mexican Riviera […]
Doctor, author Miles works for awareness, justice for disabled veterans, victims of torture
Dr. Stephen Miles is a professor of medicine at the University of Minnesota Medical School and a faculty member of […]
Minneapolis mayor may cut civil rights program
How Minneapolis should handle civil rights complaints is a topic the City Council must make decisions on in the weeks […]
Dogs have their day as the guides meet other passengers, enjoy sun and fun en route to Mexico
Today was the day for dog guides to meet about 100 human Star Princess passengers. My dog guide, Telly led […]
Disabled by chemicals
The government’s responsibility to victims of chemical weaponry in wartime Exposure to chemicals during wartime can cause lifelong disabilities for […]