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…
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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.…
Stay safe, aware of pandemic resources
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, people with disabilities need to be especially cognizant of their health and safety. Resources and directives change on a daily basis. Stay on top of…
Loss of day programming a difficulty being felt statewide
Shuttered day programs, closed employment services and canceled activities present overwhelming obstacles for many Minnesota organizations serving people with disabilities. Keeping people safe during the COVID-19 pandemic has meant locking…
Anniversary is delayed, not denied
The Access Press May 2020 issue would typically be an issue commemorating our 30 years of bringing the news to Minnesota’s disability community. But as we know all too well,…
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…