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April 3, 2020 News
With 1 in 59 American children now being diagnosed with autism, the need for services and supports is greater than ever. Autism Awareness Month was established in the 1970s to highlight the growing need for concern and awareness about autism. April is ...
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March 16, 2020 COVID-19, For Employees
Employee Communications Here Ongoing COVID-19 Business Updates 7/26/2020 We are doing our best to balance all the variables going on around the pandemic with the safety of our employees. We have MDI employees’ health and safety as a priority. Prevention measures, ...
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March 10, 2020 Disability News & Services, For Employees, News
It takes courage, bravery and a little bit of crazy to be a Polar Plunger. Plungers put it all on the line as they jump to frozen glory to raise money for Special Olympics Minnesota (SOMN). On February 28, sixty four individuals from ...
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March 10, 2020 News
Expanding the diversity and inclusion conversation: Don’t overlook people with disabilities When we look around our organizations, it can be easy to see diversity (or lack thereof) reflected at us. But what are business leaders looking for when it ...
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January 23, 2020 News
Nonprofit manufacturer MDI recently installed new doors at all four of its facilities in Minneapolis, Hibbing, Grand Rapids and Cohasset, thanks in large part to private donors. While a seemingly small change, the new doors represent a continued commitment to ...
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December 6, 2019 News
American universities dedicate millions of dollars each year to disability services, ensuring students have access to the accommodations they need to succeed on a level playing field with their peers without disabilities. But does the relatively safe haven of ...
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October 7, 2019 News
Minnesota has come a long way when it comes to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We’ve learned that our differences are assets, and diversity of thought, experience and identity translates into meaningful work, success and growth, no matter ...
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September 16, 2019 News
To recognize the accomplishments and contributions made by direct support professionals to the lives of people with disabilities, MDI and the Minnesota Organization for Habilitation and Rehabilitation (MOHR) are supporting Direct Support Professional Recognition (DSP) Week, September 8 to ...