Countless lives have been improved by disability service providers throughout Minnesota. Services providers help people with disabilities find meaningful work, enjoy fun activities and socialize with others. The Minnesota Organization…
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Camancho leaves Opportunity Partners
It’s a changing of the guard at Opportunity Partners as Armando Camacho has stepped down as president and CEO. Camacho left in June to lead Amherst H. Wilder Foundation, which…
Several appointments announced
Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan have announced several appointments. Ryan Odland Brenda Hommerding Ryan Odland of Elk River and Brenda Hommerding of Rice are new members of…
In Memoriam - August 2020
Callaghan led special education group Frances Callaghan was not only part of a pioneer Minnesota family; she was also a pioneer in special education. Callaghan died in July. She was…
New provider group names leader
The Minnesota First Provider Alliance (MNFPA) has announced two major steps in its efforts to bring change to the personal care assistance field. The alliance announced the formation of affiliated…
ProAct announces leadership change
Disability services provider ProAct has announced a leadership transition. Steve Ditschler, longtime ProAct leader, is working with Judie Foster-Lupkin. Foster- Lupkin is now incoming president of ProAct, while Ditschler serves…