Protect disabled voters from those who would block their vote
Voting is a fundamental right for us as Minnesotans and as U.S. citizens. Many of us remember the first time […]
Commentary
Taking steps back on inclusion in the workplace, community
People with disabilities have been shut out of meaningful employment for decades. It’s a frustration to spend one’s career at the […]
Summertime and the living is not so easy for those of us living with disabilities
Many of us who live with disabilities have a love/hate relationship with summer. Those whose disabilities are impacted by winter’s […]
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 […]
Guardianship fight shines a bright spotlight on system’s problems
Many of us who live with disabilities spend a lot of time looking over our shoulders. We may be living […]
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 […]
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 […]
Look at ways Minnesota can reduce barriers to higher education
Barriers to higher education and meaningful employment are a sad fact of life for too many of us with disabilities. Some […]
The time is now to make changes to the Disability Waiver Rate System
The December 6 announcement of a record-breaking, $17.8 billion state surplus means the chase is on at the state capitol. When […]
Neurodiverse accommodations at events let everyone share the fun
A magical season is upon us, with great events available to choose from. Plays and stage presentations at this time […]
On top of so many challenges, a Medicare cut would be deeply felt
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 must lead and not follow
When it comes to assistive technology, government should lead and not follow. That is not always the case. We tip […]
More than 170 facilities closed. Group homes were our answer to institutions; what happens to us now?
Are we forgetting the past? Minnesota long relied on a system of state institutions, referred to as state hospitals, to […]
Hey, Minnesota lawmakers, here’s a reminder from us: You had one job…
Let’s say you have a job. You have a deadline in which you must get the work done. You hear […]
Special education needs to be funded without cross-subsidies
Unfunded mandates are a longstanding sore point for educators. Higher units of government routinely adopt laws that call for services […]
