Federal court oversight of the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) actions and policies affecting Minnesotans with disabilities will continue into 2020, as will continued monitoring to ensure compliance with…
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People & Places - May 2019
Life, My Choices is MOHR awards’ theme “My life, my choices” is the theme of the second annual MOHR Life Enrichment Awards competition. Award winners provide programs and activities that…
FROM OUR COMMUNITY - Accident shows that sidewalk safety needs to be a year-round issue
More than a year ago, I wrote a letter to Access Press describing my accident. I’m a longtime disability community activist and have worked on issues including adult protection laws.…
FROM OUR COMMUNITY: One Minnesota provides a path for state residents with disabilities
In Minnesota, we know we are all better off together. Our state must be a leader in ensuring that everyone has an opportunity to thrive. Disparities in Minnesota, including those…
Provider tax sunset date approaching
Don’t let the sun set on Minnesota’s health care provider tax. A Preserve the Provider Tax rally March 21 at the capitol drew dozens of advocates determined to save the…
Regional News in Review - April 2019
Special Olympics spared federal funding cuts A Trump administration plan to cut $17.6 million in federal funding for the Special Olympics drew outcry around the nation. Games organizers in Minnesota…