Our catastrophic staffing shortage is the cloud hanging over everything
“Fix the system, not me.” Of all of the signs displayed at a recent rally, that is the one that […]
“Fix the system, not me.” Of all of the signs displayed at a recent rally, that is the one that […]
Many of us who live with disabilities spend a lot of time looking over our shoulders. We may be living […]
Assisted suicide is one of the most contentious issues for Minnesotans with disabilities and their loved ones. We’ve had many emotional […]
Living in one’s home community, and having good housing choices, is part of the promise of the Americans with Disabilities Act […]
Barriers to higher education and meaningful employment are a sad fact of life for too many of us with disabilities. Some […]
The December 6 announcement of a record-breaking, $17.8 billion state surplus means the chase is on at the state capitol. When […]
A magical season is upon us, with great events available to choose from. Plays and stage presentations at this time […]
Those of us who need home care have faced incredible challenges in recent years. A workforce crisis has turned catastrophic. […]
When it comes to assistive technology, government should lead and not follow. That is not always the case. We tip […]
Are we forgetting the past? Minnesota long relied on a system of state institutions, referred to as state hospitals, to […]
Let’s say you have a job. You have a deadline in which you must get the work done. You hear […]
Unfunded mandates are a longstanding sore point for educators. Higher units of government routinely adopt laws that call for services […]
As the 2022 Minnesota Legislature enters its final days, it’s tempting to think ahead to 2023 and what that session […]
Deaf community leaders are rolling up their sleeves for the “Save Thompson Hall” effort. A $2.9 million effort to revitalize […]
by Paula Bach News coverage of issues centered on people with disabilities needs less focus on “pity stories” and more […]