Objections to settlement are heard in federal court
by Jane McClure A decision is expected soon on a federal lawsuit centered on living choices and the promises of […]
June 2023
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New technology could expand transit access for blind, low-vision customers
Sheila Enerson stepped out of her home, boarded a Route 17 bus, transferred to the METRO Green Line at Nicollet […]
2023 session provided transformational changes
Minnesotans with disabilities had plenty to celebrate when the 2023 Minnesota Legislature gaveled to a close May 22. A wide […]
Emergency’s end means changes
The federal COVID-19 public health emergency declaration ended on May 11. But COVID-19 is still with us and is still […]
Our catastrophic staffing shortage is the cloud hanging over everything
“Fix the system, not me.” Of all of the signs displayed at a recent rally, that is the one that […]
Vera Gammon, ‘Minnesota’s Helen Keller” was a very remarkable woman
Every month has many disability-focused events – a day, a week, even the entire month. We mark Helen Keller Deaf […]
Honoring the Olmstead Decision: A step toward independence
Celebrate Olmstead Day with the Olmstead Implementation Office (OIO) on June 22! This year is the 24th anniversary of the […]
Success at capitol with closed captioning mandate gets a poetic response
Editor’s note: Activist Sonny Wasilowski has worked for a long time on legislation requiring that closed captioning be mandated on televisions […]
Get text messages about health insurance
Minnesotans who have Medical Assistance or MinnesotaCare can now get text messages about renewing their health insurance. The Minnesota Department […]
In a public health care program? Eligibility is being checked
Minnesota has started verifying eligibility for people in public health care programs. Notices went to about 100,000 people who have Medical […]
A tradition returns: Access Press announces 2023 Charlie Smith Award celebration
A valued recognition for Minnesotans with disabilities is back. The Access Press Board of Directors is pleased to announce that the […]
MOHR Choice Awards salute outstanding service providers
Eight Minnesota day and employment service organizations were honored this spring with the 2023 Minnesota Organization for Habilitation and Rehabilitation (MOHR) […]
The Arc Minnesota gives kudos to its many 2023 leaders
The Arc Minnesota presented its 2023 Leader Awards as part of its annual conference in May. Individuals and organizations were feted […]
Pawsome Adventures offers training and support to southeastern Minnesota
Pawsome Adventures is a new non-profit organization. It is focused on canine training and service dog assistance. Pawsome Adventures has a […]
Rise program marks 30 years
Rise, Inc.’s Minnesota Employment Center celebrates 30 years’ service in 2023. The program began because people referred to Rise’s Vocational Rehabilitation […]
Five PCA agencies are fined by Department of Labor
As part of a compliance initiative, the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) found five personal care assistance (PCA) agencies […]
Minnesota firm wins Idaho case
After a lengthy lawsuit, six families have settled their federal court claims against the state of Idaho for abuse, neglect […]
Andersen works on inclusion
Window maker Andersen Corp. tried hard to counter tight labor market trends by making its workplace more inclusive, as an […]
Art center is for sale
A theater and arts venue in St. Paul’s Midway area is for sale, and could leave a big hole in […]
Hagen finally is home
Cindy Hagen is finally home, after 294 days’ hospitalization. She was finally released from an Austin hospital, and allowed to […]
Nursing homes, state academies, True Friends are winners in bonding
As time ran out on the 2023 session, Minnesota legislators hammered together a $2.6 billion infrastructure and nursing home aid package. […]
Radio Talking Book – June 2023
Still seeking volunteer readers Minnesota Radio Talking Book continues to seek volunteers to record books and periodicals for broadcast. Prospective volunteers […]
Enjoy! June 2023
Butterfly mural is celebrated Achieve Services will celebrate its new butterfly murals at Blaine’s Northtown Mall Burlington Court, Door Five, […]
Opportunities – June 2023
Children and families PACER Center workshops sampling Many useful free or low-cost workshops and other resources are available for families […]
