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Sandra Bond details how Minnesota’s most vulnerable citizens are paying the price for government failures in #Revalidate2026. "Protecting access to care is about more than preserving organizations—it is about preserving the safety, dignity, independence, and well-being of thousands of Minnesotans."

accesspress.orgMinnesota's most vulnerable citizens are paying the price for government failures | Access PressMinnesota’s disability service providers support thousands of our state’s most vulnerable citizens every day. We provide homes, stability, and services […]
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Planned "not-a-merger" combination of Allina Health with California's Sutter Health system. Unions involved "just learned" the news. How about Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute? [gift article]

twincities.comAllina seeks to join California-based Sutter Health systemThe combined nonprofit health system is not considered a merger as Allina Health will retain its brand, Minneapolis headquarters and focus on Minnesota and western Wisconsin, Allina officials said in ...
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In Hollywood, nearly ALL disabilities are invisible disabilities. UCLA annual report on diversity representation in film: While 26% of Americans have disabilities, only 6-14% of film actors have a disability. Writers and directors? Numbers too low to track. #disabilityarts #disabilitymedia

disabilitybelongs.orgDisability Underrepresented in Top Films, UCLA Report Finds - Disability Belongs™On screen, disability is mostly shown through nonapparent disabilities, leaving actors with more apparent disabilities almost entirely excluded from major roles.

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BERNIE SANDERS: Do vaccines cause autism? BHATTACHARYA: I do not believe that the measles vaccine causes autism SANDERS: Nah. Uh uh. I didn't ask measles. Do vaccines cause autism? BHATTACHARYA: I have not seen a study that suggests any single vaccine causes autism

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9 states (FL, TX, 7 more) just filed an update to a lawsuit "that seeks to undercut federal mandates that people with #disabilities receive care in their communities...[with] implications for millions of Americans, especially after Congress voted in 2025 to slash state Medicaid funding."

statnews.comNine states challenge federal mandate that disabled people receive care in communityA lawsuit from nine states seeks to undercut a federal mandate that people with disabilities receive care in their communities.
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What happened when families convinced the Colorado Medical Services Board of the need for #Medicaid funds for home care of people with #disabilities?The state went ahead with #budgetcuts that "move family caregivers into the same category as host homes caring for up to three people at a time."

coloradosun.comPlan to cut Medicaid rates for Coloradans with disabilities gets no support from governing board, moves ahead anywayState Medicaid officials said they have authority to continue with the plan through an executive order from Gov. Jared Polis and that they will ask again for board approval
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Send us details on your #poor, your #disabled, your #voters. "Allowing the federal government to efficiently investigate fraud will save Minnesota taxpayers’ money and ensure that Minnesota’s welfare funds are being used to help those in need."

accesspress.orgAttorney General Bondi wants records of voters, Medicaid and SNAP recipients for ICE to leave Minnesota | Access PressUS Attorney General Pam Bondi wrote Gov. Walz’s office on Saturday, January 24, after Alex Pretti was shot and killed […]
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Helpful reminders for #DisabledCreatives: your process, your time, your needs.

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Your creative process doesn’t have to match anyone else’s. I build mine around my body, my energy, and real life, not hustle-culture standards. What helps your process actually work for you? #AdaptiveWorkflow #DisabilityLife

dreamspacestudio.netRedesigning Your Writing Process for Unique NeedsThe content emphasizes the importance of creating a personal workflow that accommodates individual health needs, especially for those facing disabilities or chronic conditions. It advocates for flexibility and self-compassion in writing and business practices, encouraging adaptation based on one’s circumstances rather than conforming to external expectations or comparisons.
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Support your local library and making books available to all. The Friends of the St Paul Public Library point out that purchasing one title means buying copies in multiple formats: ​print, large print, eBook for two platforms, CD, Playaway, eAudiobook. #Accessibility #Disabilities

thefriends.orgBooks for All Saint Paul - The Friends of the Saint Paul Public LibraryThe City of Saint Paul includes money in the Library's budget each year to purchase the materials we check out. Due to financial constraints, the 2026 budget
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Noah Cox, a lawyer in the Los Angeles County Public Defender's Office, formed the #Neurocognitive Disorder Team built on the premise that prison is not always the right place for someone with this kind of #disability.

npr.orgDefending the Disabled : Up First from NPRL.A. County Public Defender Noah Cox noticed the disturbing trend. Many of his clients seemed to struggle answering even the most basic questions about the crimes they’d been charged with, questions l...
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#Disabilityrights are #civilrights. Thanks to Martin Luther King Jr for leading the way. “If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.” ― Martin Luther King Jr.

history.comWhen the 'Capitol Crawl' Dramatized the Need for Americans with Disabilities Act | HISTORYThe 1990 protest demonstrated the barriers that inaccessible buildings create for people with disabilities.

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"When u r #diagnosed with a #disability, #doctors don’t tell u that it’s going to be more difficult to make #friends & u figure these things out when you go to school & are eating by yourself.": buff.ly/6BJhyyW by sarahlynn358 #NEisVoid #awareness #DisabledPeople

buff.lyWhat Doctors Don’t Tell You About DisabilityWhen you are diagnosed with a disability, sometimes people think that their doctor will tell them everything they need to know to live well with a disability, and I only wish that were true. Doctor…
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NIU Visual Disabilities students visited the Wisconsin School for the Blind and Visually Impaired to observe Braille, mobility, and life skills classes. Source: #NIUToday https://f.mtr.cool/efuquxwxsy #AccessPress #Education #VisualDisabilities

f.mtr.coolNIU Today - Visual Disabilities students head north to visit Wisconsin School for the BlindEleven students in NIU’s program in Visual Disabilities gained close-up exposure this fall to a career option they might never had considered. Molly Pasley, assistant professor in the Department of Special and Early Education, drove the group to the Wisconsin School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (WSBVI) in Janesville. A state-operated school, WSBVI offers...

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The Minnesota Department of Human Services delayed all payments to providers of 14 Medicaid services in the first weeks of a new system designed to prevent fraud. Providers said the delay caught them by surprise and interrupted payrolls, leaving older and disabled Minnesotans without care.

minnesotareformer.comDHS abruptly delayed all payments to providers of 14 Medicaid services in fraud prevention effort • Minnesota ReformerMelissa Berg is a paid personal care assistant for her friend, a disabled person who needs 24/7 care. In December, Berg received a memo from AM Home Healthcare, the St. Paul-based agency she works und...
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP), is prohibited from discriminating against people with disabilities under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. But reports continue to surface.

nonprofitquarterly.orgThe Danger ICE Poses to the Disabled Community | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.Disabled people face increased rates of violence, abandonment, and medical neglect in ICE custody.
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Remote finger‑prick blood tests can accurately detect Alzheimer’s biomarkers from home, helping expand research and access to testing. Source: #MedicalXpress https://f.mtr.cool/slcsmcbueb #AccessPress #Alzheimers #BloodTest #Neurodegeneration

f.mtr.coolRemote Alzheimer's testing: At-home blood tests can accurately detect key biomarkersA new international study has demonstrated that Alzheimer's disease biomarkers can be accurately detected using simple finger-prick blood samples that can be collected at home and mailed to laboratories without refrigeration or prior processing.

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"Her only options were to move her car forward in the direction of ICE officers & risk being accused of trying to harm them—which led to Renee Good's death—or stay stationary, which in the end led to physical violence & abuse," herlawyer said. www.cbc.ca/news/world/a...

cbc.ca'I thought I was going to die,' says U.S. citizen seen in latest video of ICE arrest | CBC NewsA U.S. citizen on her way to a medical appointment in Minneapolis was dragged out of her car and detained by immigration officers, according to a statement released by the woman on Thursday, after a v...
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Wisconsin #Medicaid is projected to exceed its current budget by about $213M, driven by higher enrollment, long‑term care use, and rising drug/mental health costs. Source: #WPR https://f.mtr.cool/ndrsxpeecs #AccessPress #Wisconsin #PublicHealth

f.mtr.coolWisconsin Medicaid expected to spend $213M over state budgetDepartment of Health Services Secretary Kirsten Johnson said the agency is projecting the shortfall in state funding based on recent enrollment and spending data.
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A small trial suggests immune therapy may reduce vessel inflammation and prevent repeat heart attacks; none of the treated patients had another attack over two years. Source: #MedicalXpress https://f.mtr.cool/blnvhujpsv #AccessPress #HeartHealth

f.mtr.coolTargeting the immune system could prevent future heart attacks, clinical trial suggestsCambridge researchers have discovered that an existing therapy which boosts protective immune cells in people who recently had heart attacks reduces blood vessel inflammation and may reduce the likelihood of future heart attacks.
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More shock and dread. Surprise letters went out on Jan 13 cutting an estimated $2 billion in federal grants for #mentalhealth and substance use disorder services nationwide. Article here by the American Journal of Managed Care also has links in its footer to articles by NAMI and NPR.

ajmc.comTrump Terminates Hundreds of SAMHSA Grants, Threatening Mental Health, Addiction Services Nationwide | AJMCFederal grant terminations by SAMHSA threaten vital mental health and substance use services, risking lives amid rising suicide rates and addiction crises.
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His Own Private Idaho: "As part of the governor’s recommendation for $22 million in extra #Medicaid cuts, he says the state could remove home and community-based services for people with #disabilities."

idahocapitalsun.comTo cut Medicaid budget, governor says Idaho could remove disability, dental services • Idaho Capital SunTo balance the state’s budget, Idaho Gov. Brad Little’s plan says the state could cut Medicaid services for dental care and disabilities.
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#Minnesota health officials report 2,946 #flu hospitalizations this season, with spikes after Christmas. 176 school and 57 long-term care outbreaks have also been confirmed. Source: #VoiceOfAlexandria https://f.mtr.cool/yftieemwsp #AccessPress #PublicHealth

f.mtr.coolDepartment of Health releases updated flu numbers in Minnesota(St. Paul, MN)--The Minnesota Department of Health released the latest flu numbers on Thursday. Officials say there have been so far 2,946 hospitalizations reported for the season around the state,