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The Invisible Work Behind Everyday Movement
Our bodies naturally move so usually we don’t think about it at all. Tasks like standing in line or walking around a store are so easy for most people that they do not realize that these activities require muscles, joints, and brain signals to be activated simultaneously to keep the body balanced, supported, and moving…
A Tragic Reminder of Why Water Safety Matters for Disabled People
CW: Missing Person With summer fast approaching, water safety is vital, especially for disabled people. Beaches, oceans, lakes, and rivers are dangerous even for seasoned swimmers. The immediate hazards of these environments include strong currents, rip currents, shifts in weather conditions, wave activity, and limited visibility. Davoris Carter III was on a field trip to…
When Policy Fails Families
Families in Minnesota caring for medically fragile children are facing a crisis. For years, parents have depended on private insurance plans from Medica and HealthPartners to fund the skilled nursing care essential for their children’s survival. These services aren’t luxuries: they’re the difference between life and death for kids who rely on ventilators, feeding tubes,…
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