It’s the end of an era in Minnesota disability circles with the retirement of Bob Brick: co-founder of the Minnesota Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (MNCCD), public policy expert, board…
Category: People and Places
People and Places - April 2021
Interpreter is honored Nic Zapko Nic Zapko, who has serves as an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter during Gov. Tim Walz’s regular press conferences during the COVID-19 pandemic, was honored…
75 Years of Progress and a Good Journey
The mission of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society is: We will cure MS while empowering people affected by MS to live their best lives. Chris Granias is living his best…
New Board Member Announced
MDI announced that it has appointed Megan Kellin to its board of directors. Megan is an entrepreneur and publisher who owns several businesses in northeast Minnesota, including the Lake and…
Harrison is Ms. Wheelchair Minnesota
Inspiring other to use their voices and advocate for themselves is a goal for Nina Harrison, the new Ms. Wheelchair Minnesota. She also hopes to raise awareness of issues facing…
New leader at Living Well Disability Services
Thomas Gillespie is the new president and CEO of Mendota eights-based Living Well Disability Services, a leader in providing exceptional services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. He’ll start…