Despite a national outcry for change in the wake of George Floyd’s death, efforts toward law enforcement reform continue to hit roadblocks at the state and federal levels. Minnesota’s special…
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Providers on verge of collapse
Providers of work and social activities for Minnesotans with disabilities are in crisis, with many facing massive cutbacks or even closure as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Clients with…
Special session looms in June as state lawmakers' work stalled
It’s on to extra innings for the 2020 Minnesota Legislature. The regular session sputtered to a halt May 18, with many disability issues unresolved. As Access Press went to press,…
Commitment to inclusion is Madore's focus
Shelley Madore brings a longtime commitment to inclusion to her role as the new director of the Minnesota Olmstead Implementation Office (OIO). Madore, who took the helm this spring, said…
Olmstead subcabinet responds to pandemic
The latest addendum to Minnesota’s Olmstead Plan is undergoing further U.S. District Court review. After changes were submitted in March, the court asked that the plan’s subcabinet provide further information.…
Pandemic complicates care worker shortage
Minnesota had a full-blown-direct support staff crisis before the COVID-19 pandemic. The loss of care staff since the pandemic began had compounded the staff shortage’s human impact and urgency. The…