Many questions are remaining as lawmakers eyeing session’s end
Many questions, tempered with very cautious optimism, swirl around the state capitol as the 2022 Minnesota Legislature enters its final […]
May 2022
Efforts to combat COVID-19 continue in state
Minnesota’s ongoing efforts to counter COVID-19 continue. As case numbers and variants change, state leaders urge Minnesotans with disabilities to […]
Ripples seen statewide with care
The care crisis, with its health care worker shortage and rising rates of worker burnout, is having a ripple effect […]
Where are the young disability community voices?
As the 2022 Minnesota Legislature enters its final days, it’s tempting to think ahead to 2023 and what that session […]
A century ago, two Minneapolis schools served students with vision loss
A century ago, Minnesota’s schools offered few if any options for disabled children. Many youngsters had to leave their families […]
Deaf community leaders working to revitalize Thompson Hall preservation
Deaf community leaders are rolling up their sleeves for the “Save Thompson Hall” effort. A $2.9 million effort to revitalize […]
Coverage of disability is focus of journalism ethics panel
by Paula Bach News coverage of issues centered on people with disabilities needs less focus on “pity stories” and more […]
Regional News – May 2022
Study spaces changes made Minnesota State University (MSU) Mankato will relocate and add study pods, responding to an investigation into […]
Hood brings determination to Ms. Wheelchair Minnesota role
by Jan Willms Running marathons. Climbing mountains. Traveling the world as part of a career. Volunteering for the Olympics. All […]
22 MOHR Life Enrichment Awards cover community, virtual enrichment, arts and volunteerism
“Active and better lives” is the theme of the Fifth Annual 2022 MOHR Life Enrichment Awards. Five winners were selected […]
Young dance is inspiration for book
A book with ties to St. Paul-based Young Dance has been nominated for a Panda Book Award. The book I […]
People & Places – May 2022
Wingspan leader honored Wingspan Life Resources is celebrating 49 years of serving adults with developmental and other disabilities in the […]
Radio Talking Book – May 2022
More books en route Minnesota Radio Talking Book is continuing to add more books to the schedules for May and […]
Opportunities – May 2022
Special events May is Mental Health Awareness Month May is Mental Health Awareness Month. NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental […]
Enjoy! May 2022
Opportunity Partners Gala Opportunity Partners’ annual gala at 5:30 p.m. Sat, May 14 is an in-person event, with a free […]
