Lopez helped others enjoy books
Anthony “Tony” Lopez was dedicated to helping people with disabilities enjoy a wide variety of reading material, through his longtime […]
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Thompson’s research helped many
Travis Thompon’s academic and research career helped many people with disabilities. Thompson died in August. He was 86 and lived […]
Kenney gave spiritual gifts
Rev. William “Bill” Kenney considered himself to be a servant of God, who focused much of his life to serving […]
Rosenfield made an impact for disabled Minnesotans
The death of Barnett “Bud” Rosenfield is being felt all across Minnesota. Rosenfield, Minnesota’s Ombudsman for Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities, […]
Scott-Poole lived by example
Nila Frances Scott-Poole had a long record of community service, including advocacy for people with disabilities. Scott-Poole died this spring. She […]
Runyon helped start outdoor groups
Greggory Lynn Runyon considered hunting to be an important part of his life. Runyon died this spring. He was 65 […]
Anderson remembered for love of sailing, the outdoors
Lifelong Northland resident Scott “Scottie” Anderson is remembered as someone who enjoyed the outdoors, and was eager to share his love […]
Judy Heumann leaves us with a lasting legacy of leadership, activism
by Taryn M. Williams It is often said that true leaders don’t build followers, they build more leaders. If this […]
In Memoriam – Robert Mingo
Mingo led life of service Robert Mingo lived for many years with facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD), working to educate others […]
Heroes of disability rights
The passing of retired State Rep. Lee Greenfield met with little attention recently. And that is unfortunate given his long […]
In Memoriam – David Durenberger
David Durenberger is remembered for many accomplishments, including his work on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Durenberger, who died […]
In Memoriam – January 2023
His family led group home work Stephen Lawrence Johnson’s parents saw a need for housing for people with disabilities, and helped […]
In Memoriam: She helped start foundation
Veta Robbins Segal helped start an early Twin Cities foundation that addressed how law enforcement officers respond to people in […]
In Memoriam
Tomassoni was dedicated lawmaker Sen. David Tomassoni (I-Chisholm) was a dedicated Iron Range lawmaker who led the way on amyotrophic […]
Benjamin was very dedicated to disability rights, journalism
Tim Benjamin will be remembered as someone dedicated to shining a light on issues affecting Minnesota’s disability community. He also […]
