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March 2023

The March 2023 edition is sponsored by MRCI

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Advocates make a strong return for 2023 legislative rally days

And we’re back! Minnesotans with disabilities and their allies have enjoyed a return to the halls of state government during the […]

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Day on hill for mental health is set

Minnesota’s mental health needs will take center stage at Mental Health Day on the Hill Thursday, March 9. Led by National […]

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Minnesota champions of disability rights remembered

Minnesotans with disabilities and their allies mourn the loss of two champions in the halls of government. David Durenberger played a […]

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Self-directed services are key to self-advocacy

To Kayte Barton, self-advocacy “means being able to speak up for what I need.” One way that she advocates for […]

Support for more accessible housing options is badly needed

Living in one’s home community, and having good housing choices, is part of the promise of the Americans with Disabilities Act […]

Efforts to help counter educational cuts led to today’s AccessAbility

AccessAbility. Inc. is marking 75 years’ service to Minnesotans with disabilities. The Minneapolis-based nonprofit was to celebrate with a gala in […]

Celebrating 70 years of innovation at Minnesota’s own MRCI

MRCI is a nonprofit organization headquartered in Mankato. Our mission is to create innovative and genuine opportunities for people with disabilities […]

‘Freedom to Choose’ is eyed for logical delivery of healthcare

by Diane J Peterson Equality in access to health care should be a right. But access is wrongly affected by […]

Just ask her: Minnesotans with disabilities are literally getting nowhere

by Joan Willshire I had a car accident around 5:30 one January evening close to my home in the North […]

We have a surplus. When will we see change?

To the editor: We have a Minnesota DFL Senate. We have a Minnesota DFL House. We have DFL Gov. Tim […]

Kramer leads Vision Loss Resources

Matt Kramer is the new president and CEO of Vision Loss Resources. The veteran Twin Cities executive and government official […]

Teasley takes PACER helm

Tonia Teasley is the new PACER Center executive director. She will join the disability service organization in March. Teasley succeeds […]

New board members named

Three new board members have been named to the Metropolitan Center for Independent Living (MCIL). The new members join the […]

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Prescription drugs scrutinized

More than three million Minnesotans – seven out of 10 adults in the state – used one or more prescription […]

Ex-staffer accused of assault

A woman with developmental and mental disabilities was sexually assaulted last year by a male staff member of an assisted-living […]

Transportation changes eyed

Communities around Minnesota are eyeing transportation changes, including changes focused on accessibility. Ramsey County is developing a long-range plan that […]