Laying the groundwork for the 2017 session for developmental, intellectual disabilities
Tremendous efforts by advocates during the 2016 legislative session laid the foundation for our work moving forward. There are few legislative […]
Author Archives: Steve Larson
Council funding, waiting list reductions are gains
In addition to The 5% Campaign, the elimination of Medical Assistance for Employed Persons with Disabilities (MA-EPD) premiums, and the reform of MA, […]
The Arc Minnesota outlines its 2015 legislative priorities
Arc Minnesota 2015 Legislative Priorities: The 2015 legislative session is an opportunity for members of The Arc to improve the quality of our services, reduce […]
Editorial: Ensuring services meet the needs of all
Over the past four decades, Minnesota has made major strides in moving its system of supporting people with disabilities, from […]
View public dollars as investment, not entitlement
Editor’s note: This is excerpted from testimony recently given at a hearing on Minnesota’s Olmstead Plan. My name is Steve […]
Cuts reversed but the funding battles are far from over
We were pleased to see some of the cuts from 2011 reversed. We thank leaders from both parties who worked […]
Arc, self-advocates wary of legislation
Advocates for special education are keeping a close eye on the 2012 Minnesota Legislature. That is in part because of […]