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Real People. Real Pain. Enough is Enough! by Tom Brick The Minnesota Consortium for Citizens
with Disabilities, dedicated to improving the lives of persons with
disabilities, issued this statement regarding the Governor’s proposed
supplemental budget: Gov. Tim Pawlenty has proposed balancing the state’s
$160 projected budget deficit by cutting another $40 million from human
services spending. .
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Scenes From A Youth by Aaron Westendorp and Jeni Mundl This month, I’m handing off the ropes
of the Assistive Technology column. Aaron Westendorp is in the transition
program at Courage Center and is an excellent communication device user.
If you want to know about communication devices, ask Aaron! He has used
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices all his life..
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Waiting For Employment by Tim Benjamin Most
vocational rehabilitation specialists work hard to find jobs and training
for people with disabilities. The State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency
has an outstanding program and has always produced excellent results
on a shoestring budget. Alumni of the program owe a debt of gratitude
for the hard work and commitment to doing the right thing for the disability
community. .
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.State Budget Deficit Continues by, Anne L. Henry, Minnesota Disability Law Center The
Department of Finance issued its February Forecast on Minnesota’s expected
tax and revenue collections compared to state spending obligations over
the next 18 months. The state budget has a deficit of $160 million
according to the new forecast, which is a little less than.
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Thoughts on the International Access Symbol by Dan Wilkins As I was getting out of my van in the
parking lot of an area store, this older woman with white hair pulled
into the accessible parking space next to mine. I sat on the lift waiting
for her to get out of her car and lock the door. She had a placard on
the dash. .
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Keeping Healthy Can Be Easy Poor eating habits can lead to all sorts
of health problems, including obesity, diabetes and other chronic illnesses.
Good nutritional habits are key to staying
healthy. March is National Nutrition Month and Open Cities Health Center
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Tracking the Legislature The following chart shows
the current Ligeslative Bills and a brief summary of each. For more
information go to www.leg.state.mn.us.
If you are without internet access: For assistance in finding your representative
or senator, meeting and schedules and other information call: House
information 651-296-2146 or 1-800-657-3550 TTY 651-296-9896, Senate
information 651-296-0504 or 651-296-2887. To determine the status of
a bill call house index at 651-296-6646 or senate index at 651-296-5560
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