October 2026

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Minnesota disability community gathers to ensure “we the people” means all people when voting

On September 17, advocates and community members gathered with state officials at the Minnesota State Capitol for Constitution and Citizenship […]

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Disability Pride Festival was a day to celebrate each other

The fourth annual Disability Pride Festival brought people with disabilities, advocates, and community members to the steps of the Minnesota […]

Protesters hold a sign reading "OUR HOMES NOT NURSING HOMES" during a demonstration advocating for community living rights.

Olmstead enforcement takes another hit

Texas v. Kennedy did not overturn Olmstead. It did something quieter: it removed federal rules that made community integration concrete. […]

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Minnesota disability advocates gather at the Capitol to promote inclusive voting rights for all citizens.

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Helping Paws, Inc.

Helping Paws is a Minnesota non-profit 501(c)(3) organization with over 35 years of experience training and placing service dogs with individuals with disabilities or veterans/first responders with
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Minnesota Access Alliance (MNAA)

MNAA’s Accessible Arts & Culture Calendar (website & email) publicizes events that are accessible with captioning, ASL interpreting, audio description & sensory-friendly accommodations, or that feature disability
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Minnesota Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities

The Council provides information, education, and training to build knowledge, develop skills, and change attitudes that will lead to increased independence, productivity, self determination, integration and inclusion

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