Minnesota’s services for the blind mark century of progress
Break out the birthday party hats! State Services for the Blind (SSB) is marking 100 years of service to Minnesotans […]
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Civil rights changes took key steps 50 years ago, but others waited
On August 1, 1973, Minnesotans with disabilities were among those marking the expansion of the state’s anti-discrimination act. The act […]
1950s polio epidemic had costs beyond disabling injuries for Minnesotans
Minnesota came off of a record number of polio cases in 1952. Our state was second in the nation behind […]
Vera Gammon, ‘Minnesota’s Helen Keller” was a very remarkable woman
Every month has many disability-focused events – a day, a week, even the entire month. We mark Helen Keller Deaf […]
Minnesota Council on Disability marks 50 years of advocacy, service in 2023
Light 50 candles and sing “Happy Birthday” to the Minnesota Council on Disability (MCD). The council is celebrating its founding […]
‘Gold plated faucets in $15,000 bathroom’ – fundraiser focused on opulence (History Note)
Our search for topics for the History Note is often an entertaining trip back in time. It’s often cause to […]
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 […]
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 […]
