To the editor: 2020-2021 has been extremely difficult for the disability community. For two years, I have tried to get legislation passed, working with Rep. Jim Davnie (DFL-Minneapolis) and Sen.…
Category: From Our Community
Letters and guest columns from readers
A direct support provider’s story is one of love and sacrifice
by Karen M. Larson, Region 10 Quality Council, The Arc Minnesota What is a DSP? Direct support professional. Some other titles you may be more familiar with are … nurse,…
Protect everyone from Social Security scams
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…
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…