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MN Disability Law Center Premieres Film Series

Intended for health care providers everywhere, “In Our Own Words” is a two-part film series centering the health care experience of people with disabilities.

In Our Own Words: Improving Care for People with Disabilities – Part One “Communication”

Produced by the Minnesota Disability Law Center, “In Our Own Words” is a two-part series of compelling interviews in which people with disabilities share what they most want providers of health care to know. Part one, “Communication,” conveys the lived experiences of people with disabilities.

Becker Awards go to two at Legal Aid

Legal Aid’s Taryn Trujillo Risom and Cindy Jarvi are 2023 Becker award honorees, recognized for outstanding service to low-income and disadvantaged clients.

Legal Aid aims to protect older Minnesotans via Facebook

Legal Aid’s Senior Law Project kicks off 2023 webinar series produced to educate older Minnesotans about their rights.

With first-ever census count of same-sex married couples, Minnesotans see another sign of acceptance – Star Tribune

Before the addition of the new box in 2020, the Census Bureau had a history of altering data reported by same-sex married couples.

Apply to join our Mental Health Advisory Council

Make an impact. Volunteer to advise Legal Aid’s Minnesota Disability Law Center about mental health issues.

Immigrant mom gains stability, newfound independence

Due to complexities, Gloria’s case engaged four Legal Aid attorneys from multiple areas of practice and took more than eight years to resolve. For all involved, it was a rewarding exercise in perseverance. “I’m convinced Legal Aid attorneys work from their hearts.”

CLE examines history of disability perceptions, protections – Minnesota Lawyers

“Disability Awareness, Rights, and Justice” took a historical and regulatory look at how people with disabilities are regarded and accommodated.

A home of their own: Murphy v. Harpstead

Attorneys and Legal Aid client Mari Bottleson reflect on the historic class action, Murphy v. Harpstead. Filed on behalf of people with disabilities living in group homes, the settlement of $1.138M, is the largest ever awarded to Legal Aid in its history.

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