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February 22, 2017 Disability News & Services, For Employees, In the Community, News, Supporting the Mission
MDI Brings in Industry Knowledge, Hibbing Representation With New Board Members Jill Hesselroth of Intek Plastics and Dr. Michael Raich of Hibbing Community College. Hesselroth brings a deep manufacturing expertise to the board. Raich’s experience boosts MDI ties to Hibbing, Minnesota, and increases the organizations’ workforce ...
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February 6, 2017 Disability News & Services, In the Community, Supporting the Mission
The Polar Plunge events are organized by Minnesota law enforcement and benefit the more than 8,200 Special Olympics Minnesota athletes. There are more than 20 Polar Plunge events happening across the state of Minnesota from now through March. ...
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December 28, 2016 Disability News & Services, In the Community, News, Supporting the Mission
The Northland Foundation has awarded MDI a $10,000 grant to design a training program for their integrated workforce, Work Skills 101. This pilot program will provide an opportunity for MDI employees to grow both professionally and personally. The program will be ...
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December 19, 2016 Disability News & Services, For Employees, In the Community, News, Supporting the Mission
MDI was included in the Star Tribune’s Sunday article on this year’s “Nonprofit 100” list. MDI is highlighted as the organization that grew the fastest this year, from government contract orders to hiring of new employees to the overall nonprofit ranking by revenue. ...
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December 1, 2016 Disability News & Services, Supporting the Mission
International Day of Persons with Disabilities is Saturday, December 3. This day has been celebrated around the world since 1992 and promotes awareness of issues concerning the inclusion of people with disabilities at home, work, school, and all areas of ...
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October 14, 2016 Disability News & Services, Supporting the Mission
In the late 1980s and early 90s I remember recognizing employers for their support of hiring people with disabilities each October for National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Our goal was to honor these employers and to bring visibility to the ...
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October 12, 2016 Disability News & Services, News, Supporting the Mission
Peter McDermott gets featured in the Star Tribune. Read the full article and share it.