September is back to school time for many in Minnesota. Families take pictures of children on that all-important first day returning to the classroom. Newspapers and television stations also faithfully…
Category: History Notes
HISTORY NOTE: Candy Land
Many of us who grew up with disabilities remember our hospital stays and the medical staff members who treated us with kindness…
HISTORY NOTE: Meaningful work was focus for New York City group
The anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prompts a look back at earlier achievements of the disability rights movement. One focus always has been on…
HISTORY NOTE -Controversy over Minnesota's provider tax is nothing new
Continuing a health care provider tax that was to sunset at year’s end was a flash point for the 2019 Minnesota Legislature. The tax will continue, but at a rate…
HISTORY NOTE: Campers have had ‘confidence’ in Brainerd area outpost
Half a century of service is marked this year by Camp Confidence/Confidence Learning Center, an outdoor center for people with a wide range of disabilities. A 50th anniversary celebration was…