2023 Disability Services Day highlighted waivers, wages
Minnesota’s historic state surplus has renewed calls for legislators and Gov. Tim Walz to invest the state’s care system for […]
Author Archives: Jane McClure
Hearing to outline proposed life choices settlement
by Jane McClure A federal class action lawsuit involving Minnesotans with disabilities who live or have lived in corporate adult foster […]
Mental health system changes are championed
Building Minnesota’s mental health system requires work on several fronts, and addressing needs of many different groups. Children’s mental health, employment […]
Targets to launch the numbers game
A potential spending outline that would use up most if not all of the state’s record surplus is on the […]
Anderson remembered for love of sailing, the outdoors
Lifelong Northland resident Scott “Scottie” Anderson is remembered as someone who enjoyed the outdoors, and was eager to share his love […]
Consider rights of the disabled before allowing assisted suicide
Assisted suicide is one of the most contentious issues for Minnesotans with disabilities and their loved ones. We’ve had many emotional […]
Fifteen notebooks and not the right now. (3.4.23)
Like many of you, I am always looking for resources to make life easier. I like Disability Hub and the […]
Fifteen notebooks and not the right now. (3.1.23)
It’s great to be back at the capitol. Most agree on that. But many of us who live with disabilities […]
Advocates make a strong return for 2023 legislative rally days
And we’re back! Minnesotans with disabilities and their allies have enjoyed a return to the halls of state government during the […]
Day on hill for mental health is set
Minnesota’s mental health needs will take center stage at Mental Health Day on the Hill Thursday, March 9. Led by National […]
Minnesota champions of disability rights remembered
Minnesotans with disabilities and their allies mourn the loss of two champions in the halls of government. David Durenberger played a […]
Support for more accessible housing options is badly needed
Living in one’s home community, and having good housing choices, is part of the promise of the Americans with Disabilities Act […]
Efforts to help counter educational cuts led to today’s AccessAbility
AccessAbility. Inc. is marking 75 years’ service to Minnesotans with disabilities. The Minneapolis-based nonprofit was to celebrate with a gala in […]
Celebrating 70 years of innovation at Minnesota’s own MRCI
MRCI is a nonprofit organization headquartered in Mankato. Our mission is to create innovative and genuine opportunities for people with disabilities […]
Kramer leads Vision Loss Resources
Matt Kramer is the new president and CEO of Vision Loss Resources. The veteran Twin Cities executive and government official […]