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Editor's Column

by Tim Benjamin

The legislative session is over, and like a lot of folks I’m left feeling that it was supposed to end up with more positive results for people with disabilities. I’ve talked to many people who say, “But we were supposed to get so much accomplished in this session ... read more from Tim >

 

History Note

Minnesota Disability Law Center
"Working towards justice for all."

In 1972, the Legal Aid Society filed a lawsuit, Welsch v. Likins, to secure appropriate treatment and community placement for people with developmental disabilities living in large state hospitals. The following year ... read more about the center >

 

FAQ@DLL

Untapped Resources
The Food Support Program

by the Disability Linkage Line Staff

Q: I need help paying my bills. Can I get some financial help?

A: Disability Linkage Line (DLL) receives numerous calls from people living on fixed incomes who struggle making ends meet ... read more about resources >

 

Living Independently

Beat the Heat

by Lisa Schmidtke

Summer time in Minnesota means an end to icy sidewalks, plenty of walks (or rolls) around the lakes and HEAT. It’s about this time of year that I start getting inquiries about energy assistance and cooling vests ... read more about keeping cool >

 

On Mental Illness

Thoughts on Why
the Virginia Tech
Shooting Happened

by Pete Feigal

The toughest part of my job as a speaker is that I’m often called into a school or community after there has been a tragedy, a suicide or violence. People want to know “why?” and I don’t have the “whys.” “Why? ... read more about this question >

 


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