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Editor's Desk - January 2020
Here we are at the start of a new year and a new decade. It’s an election year, not only for the president but also for members of Congress, and…
Daily Living
Perry Benhardus, a technician for Handi Medical, works on repairing a wheelchair for a customer in St. Paul. At the corner of University and Cromwell avenues in St. Paul sits…
Program’s closure would be harmful to deaf, hard of hearing clients
Editor’s note: The proposed closing of the Minnesota Substance Use Disorder Program for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Individuals has resulted in a groundswell of opposition. More than 5,600 names…
Restraints' use is to be focus of review
Use of physical restraints for people with disabilities in two state facilities will be the subject of an external review. An initial report to federal court officials is due in…