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September 14, 2017 Ability Bash

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 ...

September 12, 2017 Ability Bash

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 ...

September 11, 2017 Disability News & Services, For Employees, In the Community, Supporting the Mission

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 ...

September 1, 2017 News, Products

  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 ...

August 24, 2017 Ability Bash

  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 ...

August 22, 2017 Disability News & Services

  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 ...

August 3, 2017 Supporting the Mission

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 ...

July 26, 2017 News, Supporting the Mission

  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 ...

July 19, 2017 Disability News & Services, For Employees, In the Community, News, Supporting the Mission

  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 ...

July 19, 2017 For Employees, In the Community

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, ...