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April World Autism Awareness Month
April 3, 2020With 1 in 59 American children now being diagnosed with autism, the need for services and supports is greater ...
Read ArticleOngoing Messages Re Coronavirus (COVID-19): We’re Committed to our Employees, Customers and Communities
March 16, 2020Employee Communications Here Ongoing COVID-19 Business Updates 7/26/2020 We are doing our best to balance all the variables going on around ...
Read ArticleOVER $52K RAISED TO SUPPORT PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
March 10, 2020It takes courage, bravery and a little bit of crazy to be a Polar Plunger. Plungers put it all on ...
Read ArticleExpanding the diversity and inclusion conversation: Don’t overlook people with disabilities
March 10, 2020Expanding the diversity and inclusion conversation: Don’t overlook people with disabilities When we look around our organizations, it can ...
Read ArticleMDI installs new doors to provide easier access to employees, nearly half of which are individuals with disabilities
January 23, 2020Nonprofit manufacturer MDI recently installed new doors at all four of its facilities in Minneapolis, Hibbing, Grand Rapids and Cohasset, ...
Read ArticleLocal Nonprofit in the Manufacturing Supply Chain
January 17, 2020Local Nonprofit in the Manufacturing Supply ChainRead Article
Work Experience, Specialized Services Are Key to Reducing Unemployment Among People with Disabilities
December 6, 2019American universities dedicate millions of dollars each year to disability services, ensuring students have access to the accommodations they ...
Read ArticleWhen discussing diversity and inclusion, include people with disabilities
October 7, 2019Minnesota has come a long way when it comes to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We’ve learned that our ...
Read ArticleMDI recognizes National Direct Support Professional Week September 8 to 14
September 16, 2019To recognize the accomplishments and contributions made by direct support professionals to the lives of people with disabilities, MDI and ...
Read ArticleFOX 9’s Courtney Godfrey to Emcee 2019 Ability Bash
September 6, 2019We are excited to announce this year’s Ability Bash celebrity emcee, Courtney Godfrey! As a FOX 9 reporter and disability advocate, ...
Read ArticleMDI Receives Charles K. Blandin Community Giving Award
September 3, 2019The Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation held a Summer Celebration Thursday, August 15, 2019 at Sugar Lake Lodge. It was the perfect time ...
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