Federal Olmstead retreat shifts pressure across the disability service system
The federal government’s retreat from longstanding Olmstead enforcement is beginning to shift more responsibility onto the systems that people with […]
Author Archives: Frank Murphy
Beating the heat: How Minnesotans can stay safe in extreme summer heat
When summer hits Minnesota, warm days are a welcome relief from frozen winters. However, extreme heat—weather that is significantly hotter […]
New DOJ memo sparks deep concerns over threat to disability rights
On the 27th anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court decision Olmstead v. L.C., the disability community should have been celebrating […]
Navigating the waters: The rise of blind sailing in Minnesota
For individuals who are blind or visually impaired, the simple act of navigating daily life can come with numerous hurdles. […]
Your health, their workplace. When should a caregiver wear a mask?
When you rely on personal care assistants (PCAs) or other caregivers, your home is also their workplace. Managing infection control […]
Minnesota prepares to host the 2026 Special Olympics USA
The Twin Cities are getting ready to host one of the biggest athletic events of the year: The 2026 Special […]
Tighter budgets and tougher rules reshape Minnesota disability services
As the legislative session wraps up, Minnesota’s disability support system finds itself in a complex spot. While the most feared […]
Advocates and people with disabilities hope that Allina Health merger doesn’t negatively affect Courage-Kenny services
For decades, Minnesota’s disability community has held a deep sense of pride in its local institutions. Chief among them was […]
Unlock the world of reading with the Radio Talking Book service
For individuals who are blind or have other disabilities that make reading print difficult, staying connected to the written word […]
Punishment or fraud prevention? $259M withheld, lawsuit filed as Minnesota Medicaid dispute escalates
A recent congressional hearing on Medicaid oversight has sharpened a growing conflict between federal enforcement and state compliance, as Minnesota […]
Minnesota student with service dog forces nationwide rideshare changes
Thanks to Minnesota college student Tori Andres, rideshare passengers nationwide will see changes in how drivers treat service animals. Andres […]
More paperwork, less care: How 2027 Federal changes threaten Minnesotans with disabilities
For decades, Medicaid—our Medical Assistance (MA) program—has been the engine that quietly keeps Minnesotans with disabilities housed, healthy, and in […]