Gary Mavis 
Value in Products, Value in Relationships and Valued People Very often we see ourselves and believe others see us as a person with skills. Just as often, our value is determined by the skills we have mastered and display. And almost always, those skills are related to work. It would then follow that individuals perceived … Read more
Debi Thompson has joined MDI as Director of Human Resources. She is responsible for providing executive organization-wide leadership, direction, support, and guidance on all issues relating to human resources, ensuring alignment between MDI’s human resources practices, and MDI’s organizational objectives. Thompson has a unique background in human resources leadership with an experience that spans from global manufacturing … Read more
A minute of cold… for a moment of joy. The Polar Plunge challenges thousands of people in Minnesota to jump in the clear, blue icy waters of Minnesota. The Plunge supports Special Olympics in Minnesota. This is the 19th year for The Plunge. In 2015 there were 15,500 participants that raised $4 Million. That supports over 8000 athletes … Read more
Everyday thousands of Minnesotans go to work knowing they could make more money in a different field yet are dedicated to their career choice of supporting people with disabilities in their homes and at their jobs. These dedicated workers have some of the lowest wages in the state and have responsibility to support people in … Read more
“Liberty requires opportunity to make a living – a living which gives a person not only enough to live by, but something to live for.” – Franklin Delano Roosevelt John DuRand wasn’t thinking of history when he founded MDI in 1964. His objective was simple – and is still realized today – providing job opportunities for … Read more
Mark Phillips, IRRRB Commissioner, toured our Hibbing facility this week with Peter McDermott, Rick Harding and Gary Flesland to get updated on MDI and discuss its opportunities for growth in that community.
Mark Phillips, IRRRB Commissioner, toured our Hibbing facility this week with Peter McDermott, Rick Harding and Gary Flesland to get updated on MDI and discuss its opportunities for growth in that community.
At the Board of Directors meeting, Rick Harding, board chair, and Peter McDermott, president & CEO, presented awards to two board members, Rachel Wobschall and Jack Grace, in honor of their years of service to the MDI Board of Directors. Rachel served from 2004 – 2015 and was board chair in 2013. She will continue … Read more
Thank you to our supporters who have made a generous gift to MDI. Because of you we are at $865 of our $5,000 goal, but we still have a ways to go. Every single dollar helps our employees with disabilities. Here are a few ways your donations directly help people with disabilities: $100 a month pays for a job aid for … Read more
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