The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) can provide many protections. But it doesn’t exempt people from wearing face masks, shields or other protective facial coverings. The U.S. Department of Justice…
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Settlement reached with facility
The Minnesota Department of Human Rights announced a settlement agreement with a senior living facility, Edgewood Sartell, that violated Minnesota’s civil rights law. The facility is accused of discriminating against…
Scooters return to cities
Scooters have returned to city streets and disability rights activists are keeping an eye out, to make sure sidewalks aren’t improperly blocked. Minneapolis officials are working with the scooter companies…
Police officers file for disability
Almost 200 Minneapolis police officers have started the process of filing disability claims, with most stating they’re suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Attorney Ron Meuser, Jr., of the firm…
Bartolic to lead Council on Disability
Alex Bartolic, former director of disability services for the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS), has come out of retirement to serve as interim deputy executive director. Bartolic replaces Laurie…
Face masks pose challenges
With more people wearing face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s creating challenges for those who are deaf and hard of hearing. The challenges have sparked mask designers to create…