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| Letter to Editor Dear Editor, It
was interesting to read the article in the April issue of Access Press
about the man struggling with sleep apnea. I work at a sleep disorders
clinic in Minneapolis, where we diagnose and treat hundreds of people
with apnea every year. . .
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National Health Insurance: How to Pay For It. Part 2 of 4 by Jeff Nygaard Last
month I briefly sketched out the principles and mechanics of a universal,
single-payer health care system, as proposed by the Physicians’ Working
Group for Single‑Payer National Health Insurance. . . . |
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A Need for Housing and Cooperative Supportive Services? By Lance H Hegland Do
you experience challenges developing an environment that provides the
level of supportive services you need and grants enough privacy and
freedom of expression? I often wonder if anyone else shares my frustrations.
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Medtronic Announces Its Newest Employee Resource Group by Michael Valencia and Karen Quammen Headquartered
in Minneapolis, Medtronic offers products, therapies and services that
enhance the lives of millions of people. The company strives to provide
a fulfilling and supportive work environment for its employees. . .
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DHS Health Care Services Study The
Department of Human Services (DHS) is doing a study to “identify how
limited program resources can better be used to buy effective services
that will yield better outcomes”. This study was mandated by the 2003
legislature. It covers Medical Assistance (MA), General Assistance
Medical Care (GAMC) and, MinnesotaCare. It will focus primarily on
the fee for. . . .
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.INCOME: A Career Development Model By Ana Alvarez-Holmberg, MA, PMP This
is the second article in a three-part series on career development for
individuals with disabilities. This series is based on “INCOME: A Framework
for Conceptualizing the Career Development of Persons with Disabilities”
the work of Scott Beveridge, Sharon Heller Craddock, and James Liesener,
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It’s Been No Cakewalk by Sacha Peterson, Transit for Livable Communities and Denise E. Cady, ACT On
Monday, April 19th at 8:00 am, disability rights activists
welcomed back bus drivers and bus riders at the corner of University
and Snelling in St. Paul. The disability community agrees that the
strike was very hard-hitting for riders who are transit dependent..
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Mental illnesses are often dark secrets in families. Stigma and
misinformation prevent many people from talking about it and from seeking
help and treatment. With the sun finally shining in Minnesota,
it’s time to shed some light on mental illness. There
is no shame in having a mental illness. This is not something
that is caused by an individual any more than cancer.
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Phillips Family Foundation Seeks Awards Nominations The
Jay and Rose Phillips Family Foundation in 1964 established the Jay
and Rose Phillips Award. The purpose of the Award is to encourage individuals
with disabilities to prepare for and find employment in their chosen
field, as well as to encourage employers to recognize the advantages
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