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September 19, 2016 Disability News & Services, In the Community, News, Products, Services, Supporting the Mission

  MinnPost just published an article on what MDI beliefs and values are based on “people with disabilities are extremely able workers – given training and opportunity”. Read the full article here.

September 18, 2016 Ability Bash

  Check out all the pictures from the 2016 Ability Bash on our Facebook page and “Like” us.

September 16, 2016 Ability Bash

  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 ...

September 14, 2016 News

  Until the Ability Bash! Only 20 Tickets Left! Join us for live music, “award-winning food”, locally-brewed beers, bottle ring toss, mystery boxes, Costa Rica vacation raffle and a live auction that includes Surly’s Dinner at The Brew’s Table for 4, Tour and Swag Bag, ...

September 5, 2016 Disability News & Services

  Kids learn generally learn from their parents how to react or what to say or do when they see a person with a disability? What have you taught your children?? Most children are curious and are looking for simple ...

August 31, 2016 Disability News & Services, For Employees

  For the past 13 months, MDI has had the opportunity to employ 6 individuals supported by 3 different job coaches from the Aitkin County Developmental Achievement Center (DAC) in McGregor, MN. These employees had the opportunity to learn many new skills ...

August 25, 2016 News, Products

  MDI’s new form product line is featured in Industrial Equipment News Since 1933, the industrial sector has looked to IEN for the latest news and information on products, components and equipment.

August 3, 2016 In the Community, News, Supporting the Mission

  Rachel Wobschall, senior major gift officer for Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare in St. Paul, and a board member at MDI, cultivates donors to help fund treatment for children, teens and young adults with disabilities or medical conditions. Rachel Wobschall, 57, ...

July 14, 2016 Disability News & Services

  While picking up some lunch, I paged through a People Magazine in the checkout lane and saw Aimee Copeland was being featured. Last year, I had the opportunity to hear her speak at the MSSA Social Service Training Conference, she was a keynote speaker ...

July 13, 2016 Disability News & Services, News, Supporting the Mission

  Wilder Research’s July 2016 study of MDI reports for each dollar donated to or spend with MDI, there is a social return on investment (SROI) of $4.87. MDI’s social enterprise business model provides careers for people with disabilities in a manufacturing setting. Wilder ...