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TAKE NOTE! We’re changing how events are publicized
When I edited St. Paul neighborhood newspapers years ago, it was common to get phone calls that went like this: […]
Opportunities – August 2024
Volunteer Council members sought People with a disability who are interested in enhancing the quality of life for themselves and […]
Opportunities – June 2024
Volunteer Speak for nursing home residents Long-term care volunteers bring passion and value to their work in nursing care facilities […]
Groundbreaking Partners in Policymaking program seeks applicants
DEADLINE JULY 12 Many Minnesotans with disabilities and their family members have taken advantage of the groundbreaking Partners in Policymaking […]
Opportunities – May 2024
Volunteer Speak for nursing home residents Long-term care volunteers bring passion and value to their work in nursing care facilities […]
Opportunities – April 2024
Conferences DSAMn Conference The annual Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota conference and retreat is Sat, April 6th at the Minneapolis […]
Opportunities – March 2024
Online Website changes The Minnesota Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities (MNCDD) has announced that the Treat People Like People website tools and […]
Active members are needed for the Access Press Board of Directors
Serving on the Access Press Board of Directors is a rewarding way to serve Minnesota’s disability community and help support […]
Access Press seeks new members for its board of directors
In an effort to improve and expand services to our readers, Access Press is seeking to add additional members to its […]
Be safe and warm this winter with heating resources and energy tips
The onset of winter weather brings changes and challenges for Minnesotans with disabilities. Be prepared and stay safe, whether at home […]
Opportunities – October 2023
Conference AuSM Conference draws near The Autism Society of Minnesota (AuSM) has opened registration for its Sixth Annual Autistic Community […]
Opportunities – September 2023
Take a Survey Dealing with workforce shortage? The Olmstead Implementation Office is seeking feedback about experiences with employment! The Olmstead […]
Opportunities – August 2023
Health Care Video In Our Own Words: Improving Care for People with Disabilities Released as an unlimited run for health […]
A pooled trust preserves money and protects eligibility for benefits
ISSUE SPONSOR | Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota You can avoid the need to spend down financial assets in order […]
Opportunities – July 2023
Health Care Video In Our Own Words: Improving Care for People with Disabilities Released as an unlimited run for health […]
Learn to be a more effective advocate for yourself or others through Partners in Policymaking
Learn to be a more effective advocate for yourself or others through Partners in Policymaking The Minnesota Governor’s Council on […]
Opportunities – June 2023
Children and families PACER Center workshops sampling Many useful free or low-cost workshops and other resources are available for families […]
Opportunities – May 2023
New home Central office move The Arc Minnesota has moved to the Griggs Midway Building at University and Fairview Avenue […]
Opportunities – April 2023
Conference Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota annual conference, retreat The Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota (DSAMN) hosts its annual statewide […]
Opportunities – March 2023
Events Can Do Canines open house Can Do Canines will host an open house noon-2 p.m. Sat, March 4 at […]
Opportunities – February 2023
Events Attend research dinner National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Minnesota and the University of Minnesota Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral […]
Opportunities – January 2023
Children and Families PACER workshops sampling PACER Center offers many useful free or low-cost workshops and other resources for families […]
Opportunities – December 2022
Children and Families PACER workshops sampling PACER Center offers many useful free or low-cost workshops and other resources for families […]
Opportunities – November 2022
CONFERENCES Attend state conference The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI )Minnesota hosts its state conference Sat., Nov. 5 […]
Opportunities – October 2022
CONFERENCES Attend state conference The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI )Minnesota hosts its state conference Sat., Nov. 5 […]
Opportunities – September 2022
Info & Assistance Free programs offered National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Minnesota offers a free program for family members […]
Opportunities – August 2022
Forum Attend CIL forums The Minnesota Statewide Independent Living Council (MNSILC) is a federally mandated council of community volunteers appointed […]
Opportunities – July 2022
Conferences PACER’s Annual Symposium The PACER Annual Symposium is 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Tue, Aug. 16 at Minneapolis Convention Center. Registration […]
Opportunities – June 2022
Conferences Speakers sought for summit Autism Society of Minnesota (AuSM) seeks speakers for the fourth annual AuSM Autistic Community Summit, […]
Opportunities – May 2022
Special events May is Mental Health Awareness Month May is Mental Health Awareness Month. NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental […]
Opportunities – April 2022
Special events Mental health author series The Basilica of St,. Mary, Mpls., hosts a Mental Health Author Series, with an […]
Opportunities – March 2022
Advocate Weigh in on plan Minnesota’s Olmstead Plan outlines how state departments can help people with disabilities to lead their […]
Opportunities – February 2022
Advocate Attend rally days The Minnesota Legislature is in session so it’s time to sign up for rallies and events. […]
It’s tax time!
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and AARP Tax-Aide programs help prepare federal and state income tax and property tax […]
Opportunities – January 2022
Advocate 2022 virtual legislative forum The Minnesota Council on Disability 2022 Legislative Forum is noon-2 p.m. Thu, Jan. 13. Disability advocates will interact with state officials via Zoom. The 2022 […]
Opportunities – December 2021
Advocate Sensory-friendly vaccine clinic The Autism Society of Minnesota (AuSM), Multicultural Autism Action Network (MAAN) and Spero Academy are partnering […]
Opportunities – November 2021
Advocate Join statewide council The Minnesota Statewide Independent Living Council (MNSILC) is seeking applicants to fill positions opening up in […]
Go on the hunt
When rolling around his neighborhood in south Minneapolis the last 19 months during the ongoing Covid-19 Pandemic, Michael Sack noticed […]
Opportunities — October 2021
Learn Care Work Workshops The Minnesota Council on Disability encourages people with disabilities to register for free virtual care work […]
Opportunities — September 2021
Board openings Apply for Minneapolis boards, commissions Thirteen Minneapolis city boards and commissions have openings for appointments. The positions are […]
Opportunities — August 2021
Board openings Get Up Stand Up seeks members Get Up Stand Up to Cure Paralysis Foundation is a Minnesota nonprofit […]
Opportunities — July 2021
Children and families PACER workshops sampling PACER Center offers many useful free or low-cost workshops and other resources for families […]
Opportunities — June 2021
Conferences Speakers sought for summit Autism Society of Minnesota (AuSM) seeks speakers for the fourth annual AuSM Autistic Community Summit, […]
Opportunities — May 2021
Special events Mental Health Month May is Mental Health Month, so NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness) and dozens […]
Opportunities — April 2021
Conference Attend AuSM conference The Autism Society of Minnesota (AuSM) is holding a virtual conference, Inform, Influence, Innovate Together, April […]
Opportunities — March 2021
Conferences Attend AuSM conference The Autism Society of Minnesota (AuSM) is holding a virtual conference, Inform, Influence, Innovate Together, April […]
Opportunities – February 2021
Memberships Join MNCCD The Minnesota Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (MNCCD) has introduced individual membership. MNCCD is a broad based […]
Opportunities – January 2021
EDUCATION Learn disability history The Minnesota Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities has announced that its popular Partners in Time online […]
Opportunities – December 2020
APPOINTMENTS Find ways to serve Interested in serving on a state board, commission or committee? Openings are posted by the […]
