Access Press, Vol 14, Issue 10, October 10, 2003

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Minnesota Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities:

Mission and Operating Principles

submitted by Joel Ulland; Profile by Derek VanderVeen

The Minnesota Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (MN-CCD) is a broad-based coalition of organizations of persons with disabilities, providers and advocates, dedicated to improving the lives of people with disabilities. They address public policy issues that affect people with disabilities by collaborating with others, . . . . Read more:  Minnesota Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities: Mission and Operating Principles . submitted by Joel Ulland; Profile by Derek VanderVeen

 

An Uncertain Future for Telemarketing

by Kathy Hagen, Staff Attorney, Minnesota Disability Law Center

Earlier this year there was a lot of news about Minnesota putting its do-not-call list into place. People could call, have their names put on a list, and presumably businesses, . . .Read more: An Uncertain Future for Telemarketing, by Kathy Hagen, Staff Attorney, Minnesota Disability Law Center

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 The Ones with the Honey

by Mark R. Olson

with a tip of the hat to A.A. Milne

One year in a land we call Minnesota,
a great cry was heard from here to Dakota.
The money is tight we don’t have enough
we must find a solution but it will be tough.
. . . . Read More: The Ones with the Honey, by Mark R. Olson

 

Harvest

by Kevin Kling

There was a shed behind my grandparents house. I was never allowed in that shed. Every spring Grandpa bought a piglet and brought it home. It was my summer job to feed the pig and give it a name. The second part was my idea. I’d hold it like a baby and take a careful look in its eyes, then start whispering names until a look of acknowledgment came over the little porkers face.. . . . . Read more: Harvest, by Kevin Kling

 

The Right To Die

by Rick Cardenas

Florida resident, Theresa Schiavo, has a right to live.  Does that also mean she has a right to die?  Her story has been headline in the media lately and has forced us all to take a closer, and, at times, a more personal look at this controversial issue. Terri has raised the discussion of death and dying. In this case Michael, her husband, wants to pull the plug and her parents don’t. . . . Read more: The Right To Die, by Rick Cardenas

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Ticket to Work Program

In November of this year, the Social Security Administration will begin mailing Tickets to eligible Social Security Disability beneficiaries.  Tickets will be mailed based on the terminal digit of their Social Security Number; those ending in >1= will receive Tickets in November, while those ending in >0= will receive Tickets when roll out is completed in September of 2004. Read more: Ticket to Work Program

 

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