by Jane McClure The 2021 Minnesota State Fair was missing a popular stop for Minnesotans with disabilities. The Minnesota Council on Disability (MCD) decided August 11 to boycott the fair,…
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[Sponsored] Direct Support Professionals provide resolute service in changing times.
One week each year we have the opportunity to celebrate Direct Support Professionals (DSP). During the week of September 12, 2021, we recognize the critical role that DSPs play in…
Return to classroom bringing challenges
COVID-19 protocols are not the only thing being watched carefully by families with children with disabilities and school personnel. More than 50 people were on an August 19 call to…
Early voting helps Minnesotans avoid the rush, stay safe
Many Minnesotans will be voting on an array of local candidates and ballot questions November 2. While not every community in the state will have an election, many are gearing…
After one year’s pandemic hiatus, it's back to Minnesota State Fair
Visiting the 2021 Minnesota State Fair? After the 2020 fair was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, people are eager to visit. With some preplanning, a day at the fair…
Lawmakers still haven't finished up
While celebrating many gains for the disability community in the 2021 special legislative session, some eyes are on the calendar. The Minnesota Legislature will gavel back into session in September.…