Efforts to help counter educational cuts led to today’s AccessAbility
AccessAbility. Inc. is marking 75 years’ service to Minnesotans with disabilities. The Minneapolis-based nonprofit was to celebrate with a gala in […]
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Minnesota North Stars were champions to these hockey players
Special Olympics of Minnesota celebrates 50 years of sports competition and camaraderie in 2023. The program opened its doors as an […]
Dubious causes and cures were part of speech disorder treatment
Many of us live with speech disorders, often in combination with another disability. Therapies and assistance have greatly changed over the […]
L.C. in court case is remembered as more than a set of initials
We often hear about the Olmstead decision and Minnesota’s ongoing work on its Olmstead Plan, to work toward integration of […]
The work of St. Paul’s Jewish women is recalled with Vision Loss Resources’ move
The move of Vision Loss Resources and its partners this month from Minneapolis to new quarters in Little Canada brings […]
Groundbreaking 1972 conference brought demands for change
The notion of strength in number has always been popular. Fifty years ago this month, a large coalition of groups […]
Islands of Peace park area is legacy of disabled veteran’s efforts
A Mississippi River park area between Fridley and Brooklyn Center is not only one of the Twin Cities region’s first […]
First Americans with Disabilities Act passage celebrations remembered
When the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became federal law in 1990, Minnesotans with disabilities and their allies joined into […]
Camps for disabled children pitched their tents a century ago
Roll up a sleeping bag, pack a knapsack and get ready for summer camp. Minnesota children with disabilities aren’t left […]
Adventures await with the ADA
Accessible adventures is the theme of Minnesota’s 32nd celebration of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The free, 90-minute virtual […]
A century ago, two Minneapolis schools served students with vision loss
A century ago, Minnesota’s schools offered few if any options for disabled children. Many youngsters had to leave their families […]
History Note – April 2022
History of inclusive community living is reviewed The notion of people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities living inclusively in their […]
History Note – March 2022
Oak Grove’s contributions to education, training are remembered Seventy years’ service is being celebrated in 2022 by LIFE Mower County. […]
History Note
Great Depression put a strain on the state’s institutions The Great Depression, which lasted from 1929 to 1939, is considered […]
History Note
Innovative musician encouraged children to share musical talent Many schools in the past hosted Christmas or holiday-themed concerts at this […]
