New book is celebrated for its refreshing, insightful look at autism
The new book I Will Die On This Hill: Autistic Adults, Autism Parents, and the Children Who Deserve a Better World […]
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Playground bid gets national focus
Students at Glen Lake Elementary School in Hopkins got a big boost in their efforts to build an inclusive playground, thanks […]
ICI’s Kleist to be honored at national conference in June
The American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) has announced that Barbara Kleist will receive AAIDD’s Policy Award for 2023 […]
Two Minnesota brothers remembered for their invention, placed in hall
Sixteen innovation pioneers will be honored as part of the 50th class of National Inventors Hall of Fame inductees. In partnership […]
Duluth’s Lighthouse center to move
The Lighthouse Center for Vital Living will move this summer into a more central, visible location in Duluth’s downtown. The disability […]
New book focuses on disabilities
The Way We Play, a new children’s picture book by University of Minnesota medical student Hugh Burke and his friend Kylie […]
ProAct plans new centers
Three years ago, ProAct decided to identify space at its Eagan location for the buildout of an autism center as its […]
NAMI Minnesota elects five new board members at its annual meeting
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Minnesota elected Raquel Arismendez, Napoleon Howell, Jennifer Knapp, Dr. Jazlynn Paige and Meredith Vadis […]
Living Well Disability Services honored
The Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners for its annual Business Excellence Awards. The nonprofit of the […]
Many named to state posts
Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan have recently announced a number of appointments. One new group is the Governor’s […]
Laura Baker and her school left a lasting legacy
Much has changed since 1897, when the words “nervous” and “backward” were used to describe children with disabilities. The Laura […]
Deafblind poet Clark releases new book, How to Communicate
Deafblind poet John Lee Clark’s new poetry book, How to Communicate, will be released in December. It has already received […]
Lakeville schools’ Ouillette is honored for long special education career
A longtime special education leader has been honored by the Minnesota Administrators for Special Education (MASE). Renae Ouillette, who recently […]
Minnesotans who make a difference in mental health efforts saluted
A highlight of the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) Minnesota Conference this fall was the presentation of awards, […]
Hulden wins inaugural Goldberg award
A highlight of PACER Center’s annual gala in November was the announcement of the first-ever Paula A. Goldberg Champion for […]
