Some–but not all–of the 2011 budget cuts affecting people with disabilities were restored April 25 with the stroke of a pen as Gov. Mark Dayton signed the health and human services bill into law. It allows for the spending of ...
United Cerebral Palsy of Minnesota (UCPM) will shut down its office in St. Paul by June 30, unless a group of parent volunteers can turn the tide. The board of directors made the difficult decision April 18 to dissolve the organization. The organization may be the latest casualty of a changing financial climate for nonprofit ...
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Governor Mark Dayton speaks out for disability rights.
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It’s never too early to mark your calendar and save the date of Friday, Nov. 2 for the 10th annual Access Press Charlie Smith Award Banquet. The banquet, organized by Access Press, honors a member, group or organization in Minnesota’s disability community for outstanding service.
The banquet will again be held at the Minneapolis Airport Marriot ...
“Shall the Minnesota constitution be amended to require all voters to present valid photo identification to vote and to require the state to provide free identification to eligible voters, effective July 1, 2013?” As Minnesotans prepare to cast ballots in November on a constitutional amendment that would require voters to produce photo identification at the polling ...
Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities survey indicates shifts in attitudes, concerns
Many changes are coming for those on MA-EPD
Visual arts, writing help understanding of disabilities
Accessible Events and Opportunities – May 2012
It’s never too early to plan for the start of school
Regional News in Review – May 2012
Scott Adams Cartoon – May 2012
Martinez draws on life experiences in federal role
MA-EPD struggles continue, no resolution yet
PCAs’ pay plight is still in play this session
Changes removed barrier to community integration
