A Decade of Impact: Highlights from the 10th Annual Ability Bash

A Night of Purpose and Celebration On September 18, the Metropolitan & Clubroom came alive with purpose and celebration as guests gathered for the 10th Anniversary Ability Bash. The evening honored a decade of advancing inclusion and opportunity for people with disabilities, featuring powerful stories, lively applause, and the beloved Dessert Dash that had the … Read more

Brett Hoffland, KSTP-TV to Host 2021 Ability Bash

Mark your calendar for the sixth annual Ability Bash!  Join us on September 30, 2021. The event will be virtual and can be viewed here: https://one.bidpal.net/abilitybash2021  We’re looking forward to another fantastic evening all in support of providing career opportunities and services for people with disabilities. And…..we’re excited to share that Brett Hoffland, anchor/reporter at … Read more

The Ability Bash Results Are In!

  Thanks to your sponsorship and the support of so many, MDI’s 2nd annual Ability Bash was a smashing success! 6 Companies Sponsored 115 Businesses Donated Products or Services 14 Committee Members 15 Volunteers Helped 200 Guests Attended …and together we raised $70,000! All of us at MDI thank you for your support for the career … Read more

And the Winner Is…

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 more

Only 1 Day Until Ability Bash 2017!

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 more

Ability Bash 2017

  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 more

A Night of Celebration and Awards

  At the United Way of 1000 Lakes Annual Campaign Celebration and Best of Awards, MDI was recognized for several outstanding efforts. Diane Meyer, Employment Support Supervisor based in Cohasset, was recognized as the Best Coordinator of the Year for the work she did in bringing MDI’s campaign to life. In partnership with the United Way team, she championed United Way in … Read more

The Winnner is…

  RHONDA BRAU!! Congratulations and enjoy your Costa Rica vacation! We had a fantastic evening at the Ability Bash last night thanks to all of you supporters of MDI!! Watch for pictures to be posted in the next few days! MDI thanks all of our supports, contributors, sponsors, and donors for making this a successful event! Tags

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