As adjournment draws near, lawmakers pick up the pace
Advocates for Minnesotans with disabilities are in the home stretch of the 2024 legislative session, as an adjournment date of […]
May 2024
Limits on drive-throughs are eyed
St. Paul could become the latest city to limit new drive-through sales and services if a proposal is adopted this […]
Those who live with limb loss hope for improved coverage
By Margie O’Loughlin More than 35,000 Minnesotans are living with limb loss, and thousands more are living with limb difference […]
When it comes to transportation and disabilities, we can’t get there from here
July 1 is a date the disability community will watch very closely. That is when rideshare companies including Uber and […]
HISTORY NOTE: It was a long and bumpy journey for paratransit services to get started
How we people with disabilities get around is not a new issue. Fifty years ago, the Minnesota Legislature ordered that […]
Stay updated on COVID-19 vaccines, take advantage of telehealth
When was your last COVID-19 vaccine? When should you get another? Adults ages 65 years and older should receive an […]
First statewide post-pandemic health assessment is released
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), in collaboration with the Healthy Minnesota Partnership, has published the Minnesota Statewide Health Assessment. […]
Change is needed to prevent cities from forcing community-based housing out
For almost 10 years, disability advocates, myself included, have voiced concerns regarding cities arbitrarily applying municipal rental ordinances to community-based […]
As 2024 session winds down, disability measures are facing mixed fates
Setting the stage What’s been a challenge this session is the caveat that advocates and their organizations do not make […]
Day and employment service providers win 2024 MOHR Choice awards
Six organizations that go above and beyond in providing services to Minnesotans with disabilities are being honored by the Minnesota […]
Gillette clinic project benefits from generous gift
Minneapolis resident Dean Steven Ross Phillips, who died in April 2021, gave a generous gift of almost $1 million to […]
LIFE Mower County gives awards
LIFE MOWER County honored several community partners at its recent annual meeting. It was the 72nd year for the meeting, […]
Bartz an adapted sports champion
John Bartz was a lifelong Minnesota sports figure whose accomplishments included work with prep adapted sports tournaments. Bartz died April […]
Fisher a DAV leader
Vietnam veteran Craig W. Fisher was a leader in state and national Disabled American Veterans (DAV) affairs. Fisher died in […]
May 2024 Regional News
Disabled voters file suit in Wisconsin Wisconsin voters with disabilities should be able to cast their ballots electronically and failure […]
DNR prepares to invest $35 million in many parks access features statewide
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has plans to invest $35 million in Get Out MORE funds on wide-ranging […]
Radio Talking Book – May 2024
Something new at Radio Talking Book The State Services for the Blind website has new updates, including posting the Radio […]
Enjoy! May 2024
The Art of We The Art of We: Are Still Celebrating, Upstream Arts’ Annual Community Celebration and Fundraiser, is 6-9 […]
Weigh in on centers for independent living plan
One of the great resources for Minnesotans with disabilities is the centers for independent living. The centers, known as CILs, […]
Opportunities – May 2024
Volunteer Speak for nursing home residents Long-term care volunteers bring passion and value to their work in nursing care facilities […]
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