In the midst of the virus-centered environment which we all call home, I wanted to mention a bright spot that sometimes goes unnoticed in our communities. I’m referring to people…
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Letters and guest columns from readers
Celebrating Direct Support Professionals
Caring, choice and compassion are just a few of the positive words we at MRCI prefer to use that start with “C” instead of Covid-19 or Coronavirus. A few other…
Fifty years ago this summer, he began his life-changing journey
It happened as if it were yesterday. August 19, 1970, a Wednesday. I was 18 years old fresh out of high school when I borrowed a co-worker’s motorcycle. The motorcycle…
Despite many accomplishments, ADA’s promise isn’t fulfilled
I would like to share my thoughts on the Americans With Disabilities Act. Former President George H. W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) into law on July…
'Savings' would reduce choice, access to needed medical items
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) is championing a pair of proposals it made to a state panel charged with saving $100…
Reflections on George Floyd, race and disability from the community
Editor’s note: People with disabilities were already living in challenging times with the COVID-19 pandemic, due to our underlying health conditions. And then the world changed again. The recent unrest…