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ARC: Repeal the 1.67 percent cut to disability services
The Arc Minnesota position: The Legislature should repeal the 1.67 percent reduction in funding for disability services, which is scheduled to last from July 1, ...
Jamey Helgeson, Author at Austin Daily Herald - Page 19 of 24
Arc of Mower County
Disability housing aid coming to Minn.
Nearly $98 million in rental assistance is headed to states to help thousands of people with disabilities live in the community. The federal money ...
by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, February 16, 2013 5:19 pm
Austin
Quiz: I’m not a problem to be fixed
Here’s a common attitude: “Disability is a problem inside the person; a problem best fixed by exper
by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, February 9, 2013 4:50 pm
Community
Cuts in funding creating reduction in programs
A headline in a Minnesota House Internet article about the Governor’s Health and Human Services budget proposal reads, “Healthcare proposal includes reform initiatives, provider pay ...
by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, February 2, 2013 5:47 pm
Austin
Information for parents of children with disabilities
You have come to the right place. The Arc was founded by people just like you — caregivers, guardians, protectors, advocates, but most of all ...
by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, January 26, 2013 5:08 pm
Austin
2013 legislative session not a walk in the park
The 2013 Minnesota Legislature convened on Jan. 8, with the DFL now the majority party in both the House and Senate. Some have mused ...
by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, January 19, 2013 4:46 pm
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Appeals court rejects 20 percent PCA wage cut
The Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled on Dec. 17, that the 20 percent wage cut for personal care attendants (PCAs) who serve relatives is unconstitutional. ...
by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, January 5, 2013 5:15 pm
Austin
Volunteers needed for The Arc
Volunteers are vital to the programs and services of The Arc Mower County. Volunteers are the backbone of our organization — lending support in a ...
by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, December 15, 2012 4:51 pm
Austin
Protect disability programs in making budget decisions
Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and other programs that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) rely on are at risk for ...
by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, December 1, 2012 4:59 pm
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Will diabetes affect you or a loved one?
About 26 million people are living with diabetes and 79 million more are at risk for diabetes.
by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, November 24, 2012 4:37 pm
Austin
Volunteers needed at The Arc
It is that time of year, again, when family and friends around the community will be sharing Thanksgiving and Christmas meals together.
by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, November 10, 2012 5:46 pm
Arc of Mower County
The Arc celebrates SSI’s 40th anniversary
This past week, The Arc celebrates the 40th anniversary of Supplemental Security Income (SSI), our nation’s safety net for low-income seniors and people with disabilities.
by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, November 3, 2012 4:56 pm
Austin
SSA’s increase will continue to help the disabled
The Social Security Administration announced a 1.7 percent cost-of-living increase for 2013.
by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, October 20, 2012 6:10 pm
Austin
Register to vote — the first step to empowerment
With elections around the corner we are all being inundated with advertisements from both ends of the political spectrum.
by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, October 13, 2012 4:52 pm
Austin
Unite against bullying with stars and students
What are your true colors when it comes to bullying? If you care about students who are bullied and want bullying to end, make your ...
by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, October 6, 2012 4:45 pm
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