by Brian Rudolph and Rhonda Whitenack, Social Security public affairs specialists, Minnesota and Northern Wisconsin World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is on June 15. On this day, and throughout the…
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Letters and guest columns from readers
MAMES members able to stave off severe cuts
from the Midwest Association of Medical Equipment Services (MAMES) Durable Medical Equipment (DME) providers who do business in Minnesota have been in a massive fight to protect Medicaid recipients over…
Some gains, but much work remains at the state capitol
The Minnesota Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (MNCCD), like many other groups, is waiting to see what emerges from the upcoming legislative special session. There are accomplishments to be proud…
The Illusion of Choice in Integration, Inclusion, and Person-Centered Planning
by Kathy Ware, RN, PHN Person-centered planning has an elephant in the room that is being ignored. The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) website states, “everyone who receives long-term…
Minnesota Public Radio must make changes
by K. Burgess People have the right to public information regardless of ability status. Recently I found that Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) does not agree with this statement. They have…
From Our Community: Spinal cord and brain injury research jeopardized by state funding cut
Editor’s note: Gov. Tim Walz’s proposed budget eliminated $3 million in grants for spinal cord injury and traumatic brain injury research. Those committed to the research are weighing in. Don’t…