Deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing Minnesotans honored at rally day
Hundreds of Minnesotans who are deaf, deafblind, hard of hearing, and their family and friends gathered for their annual rally […]
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Hancock-Allen is new leader in MDH’s infectious disease division
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has hired Jessica Hancock-Allen as the new director of the Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention and […]
Several appointed to boards, commissions, and committees
Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan have announce appointees to several state boards, commissions and committees that serve […]
Help find discrimination; be a housing tester
On April 11, 1968, housing discrimination was banned by law. But 55 years later, it still happens. Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid […]
Parents sue over suicide
Parents of a former Rosemount High School graduate who died by suicide are taking legal action against the Florida university […]
Blazing Cats and Warriors are 2023 adapted hockey champions
The 2023 Minnesota State High School League’s adapted floor hockey state championship games may have had spectators wondering if they had […]
Tura takes MDH post
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has announced the appointment of Dr. Robsan (Halkeno) Tura as the new assistant commissioner for […]
Lee named to Opportunity Partners board
Jack Lee has joined the board of directors for Opportunity Partners, a Twin Cities disability services nonprofit. Lee serves as […]
Accord awarded technology grant
Accord, a non-profit organization in the Twin Cities dedicated to empowering people with disabilities, announced that it has received a grant […]
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Self-directed services are key to self-advocacy
To Kayte Barton, self-advocacy “means being able to speak up for what I need.” One way that she advocates for […]
Kramer leads Vision Loss Resources
Matt Kramer is the new president and CEO of Vision Loss Resources. The veteran Twin Cities executive and government official […]
Teasley takes PACER helm
Tonia Teasley is the new PACER Center executive director. She will join the disability service organization in March. Teasley succeeds […]
New board members named
Three new board members have been named to the Metropolitan Center for Independent Living (MCIL). The new members join the […]
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 […]
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 […]
