Thank you for joining us at Ability Bash 2017. Your support is important to MDI achieving our goal of 1000 employees, approximately 50% of whom will be people with disabilities in next three years. Your contribution recognizes people with disabilities deserve the opportunity to be productive members of our community. Over the next couple days,  we ... Read moreRead Article

Ability Bash, a party with a purpose! Join us at the magnificent Solar Arts Building in Northeast Minneapolis. Enjoy the killer cuisine of Chowgirls, a full bar, music by Jason Weismann, games, a vacation raffle, and live auction. Date: Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Venue: Solar Arts by Chowgirls, 711 15th Ave NE, Mpls, (above ... Read moreRead Article

MDI recognizes National Direct Support Professional Week September 10 to 16.  Human service professionals are crucial to supporting people with disabilities in the community. To recognize the accomplishments and contributions made by direct support professionals to people with disabilities, MDI in the communities of Cohasset, Grand Rapids, Hibbing and the Twin Cities and the Minnesota Organization ... Read moreRead Article

  Recently, MDI corrugated plastics have received attention in several predominant, industry-leading trade publications. The concept of ‘reusability’ and ‘durability’ continue to be a trending topic, as people are looking towards longer-term packaging solutions. Below are the noted product features. Material Handling Product News – Environmental Design   MDI Reusable Plastic Tote Store, handle products in corrugated plastic ... Read moreRead Article

  You’re invited to MDI’s Ability Bash, a party with a purpose! Join us at the magnificent Solar Arts Building in Northeast Minneapolis. Enjoy the killer cuisine of Chowgirls, a full bar, music by Jason Weismann, games, a vacation raffle, and live auction. Date: Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Venue: Solar Arts ... Read moreRead Article

  Each year MOHR (Minnesota Organization for Habilitation and Rehabilitation) honors Direct Support Professionals from across Minnesota for their exceptional, dedicated and caring service for people with disabilities. Individuals were nominated by their organization that represents the state’s non-profit providers of training and employment services. This year MDI nominated two people, both were awarded a certificate in recognition of ... Read moreRead Article

Aaron Alexander sews the stars and stripes onto American flags for a living, as he advocates for those with learning disabilities, like himself, to find employment. Watch his personal and touching story – https://youtu.be/iZr3C9juggQ. Source: [NBC News]. (2017, June 17). Inspiring America: To Honor His Father, Man Sews Flags For Military Caskets on Nightly News. Content and image ... Read moreRead Article

  MDI Awarded $25,000 to Expand Workforce Development Program MDI, a non-profit organization committed to an inclusive work environment for individuals with disabilities, has been awarded $25,000 from the Minnesota State Division of Academic and Student Affairs. This grant will be used to provide training, which focuses on personal and professional skill development, through the ... Read moreRead Article

  A celebration was held at the MDI facility in Hibbing on Friday, July 14, to recognize nine MDI employees for their completion of Work Skills 101, an in-house training program developed and launched by MDI in April 2017. The celebration was for the second group of MDI employees to graduate the six-week, 13 session ... Read moreRead Article

This month Gary Flesland retired as Operations Manager of the Hibbing facility after 44 years of service to MDI, effective July 7. Andy Tracy was promoted to the Hibbing Operations Manager position, filling the vacancy created by Flesland. Rod Wood, MDI Vice President of Operations said, “We are sad to see Gary leave MDI. Gary ... Read moreRead Article

The late Eunice Kennedy Shriver received the Arthur Ashe Courage Award for her work and the creation of Special Olympics. Presented by Michelle Obama, Eunice’s son, Tim, accepted the award and calls out the work that still needs to be done with equality towards people with disabilities. Read more. Click to watch Michelle and Tim’s powerful and moving speech https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Al9Nx1VmN8 Photo Credit: ... Read moreRead Article

  19 MDI employees volunteered at the Area 11 Special Olympics Golf competition in Blaine, MN on June 11. The event had record participation with approximately 100 attendees, mostly from the southern Twin Cities – Waconia, Edina, Eden Prarie, etc.  Volunteers also had the opportunity to root on fellow MDI employee, Mike, Marv and his son, Jay. With a score of 42, ... Read moreRead Article