Benjamin was very dedicated to disability rights, journalism
Tim Benjamin will be remembered as someone dedicated to shining a light on issues affecting Minnesota’s disability community. He also […]
August 2022
Closures, sanctions cause worry
As Minnesota group home residents struggle with a lack of staffing and closures, another curveball has been thrown at many […]
2022 Minnesota State Fair offers accommodations
Planning ahead can make the Minnesota State Fair a more enjoyable experience for people with disabilities and their family and […]
More than 170 facilities closed. Group homes were our answer to institutions; what happens to us now?
Are we forgetting the past? Minnesota long relied on a system of state institutions, referred to as state hospitals, to […]
Islands of Peace park area is legacy of disabled veteran’s efforts
A Mississippi River park area between Fridley and Brooklyn Center is not only one of the Twin Cities region’s first […]
Minnesota voters must know where to go before casting primary ballots
Minnesota voters will be casting ballots for members of Congress, all state constitutional offices, state senators and representatives and many […]
Unsheltered people with disabilities have unique needs that must be met
by Lora Esse The dilemma of unsheltered people living in encampments is widely known. Less known is how many unsheltered […]
Loss of in-house captioning staff at U of M a cause for concern
The Interpreting/Captioning Unit (ICU) has been a nationally renowned unit in the University of Minnesota’s Disability Resource Center (DRC), representing […]
Gummies and chews are now available for medical cannabis patients
Patients registered in Minnesota’s Medical Cannabis Program will be eligible to buy gummies and chews from the state’s medical cannabis […]
Record number of overdose deaths in state are cause for alarm
Minnesota public health officials reported a record number of overdose deaths in 2021, following an alarming pattern seen in many […]
Trying new foods is part of the fun at the Minnesota State Fair
Trying new foods is part of the fun at the Minnesota State Fair Trying new foods and seek out familiar […]
988 can provide help
Starting July 16, people facing a mental health crisis can dial 988 to connect to support. It is part of […]
Renovations planned at airports
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will be awarding millions of dollars to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) as part of […]
Counties drop medical provider
MEnD Correctional Care contracts with dozens of counties in Minnesota and other Midwestern states to provide health care for people […]
Stearns County launches program
Stearns County law enforcement agencies are the latest in Minnesota to launch a program to alert first responders when they […]
Vitals app is added
The Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is working with Vitals, a company pioneering accessibility technology and tools. The partnership will make […]
Specialized unit announced
Dakota County officials plan to build a specialized health unit at the county jail dedicated to improving the mental health […]
Chevrette worked on employment needs, and wrote a travel guide
Michael “Chevy” Chevrette loved his large circle of family and friends, travel and the Minnesota State Fair. Chevrette died in […]
Radio Talking Book – August 2022
Books added, program changes Radio Ralking Book continues to record new books while airing rebroadcasts. The goal is to build […]
Make a date with Made in the Shade
For 31 years, the Made in the Shade Walk, Run and Roll has helped disability service organizations raise money and […]
Enjoy! August 2022
Cowchella is coming The second annual Cowchella, a disability literary and music festival, is 4:30- 8 p.m. Thu, Aug. 4 […]
Opportunities – August 2022
Forum Attend CIL forums The Minnesota Statewide Independent Living Council (MNSILC) is a federally mandated council of community volunteers appointed […]
