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MOHR impact
October 2018
Disability Employment month kickoff
Minnesota Organization for Habilitation and Rehabilitation (MOHR) President Julie Johnson on the left, then Sen. Jim Abeler (R-Anoka), Sen. John Hoffman (D-Champlin) and Senator Foung Hawj (D-St. MOHR Pres. Julie Johnson with Sens. Abeler, Hoffman, Hawj
MOHR kicked off national Disability Employment Awareness Month in early October by presenting the Minnesota governor's proclamation to two key state senators who have strongly supported people with disabilities and a third who has made that pledge.

"It makes a lot of difference to be able to acknowledge this whole month and saying: folks with disabilities, we want to make sure that you're working and being included in society,” said Sen. John Hoffman (D-Champlin).

"The real heroes are the people every day who get out of bed and face their challenges or help people who are facing challenges," said Sen. Jim Abeler (R-Anoka). He joined Hoffman and Sen. Foung Hawj (D-St. Paul) to receive the proclamation.

MOHR President Julie Johnson said employers who hire individuals with disabilities and work crews are important partners in efforts to provide person-centered services that improve people’s lives in Minnesota. -more-
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Six named Outstanding Disability Employers
Robin Harkonen, ___ and Mike Acheson and _____ at Sammy's Pizza
Three restaurants, a family-run grocery chain, a major manufacturer and a hotel franchisee were named 2018 Outstanding Disability Employers by MOHR.

From advocacy for the people with disabilities they employ, to excellent partnerships with service providers and real friendships, this distinguished group serve as examples to follow. The winners, and MOHR members who nominated them:

AmericInn by Wyndham - Roseau
Occupational Development Center, Inc., Roseau Division

Kowalski's Markets - Twin Cities
Merrick, Inc.

Sammy's Pizza & Restaurant- Cloquet
Pinewood, Inc.

Sir Benedict's Tavern on the Lake- Duluth
Udac, Inc.

Taco John's- Cambridge
Industries, Inc., a division of PHASE

3M Fall Protection- Red Wing
ProAct, Inc.

Photos: Above, MOHR Vice President Robin Harkonen, left, presents the employer award with Danae Lambert from Pinewood to Mike Acheson, owner of Sammy's Pizza in Cloquet, and Chris Disch, who is supported by Pinewood in his job at Sammy's. Below, Kowalski's Markets also received an award. In front are Merrick direct support professional Anna Johnson and participants Caleb W., Kris A., Bob C., and Trisha Y. Back row: Kowalski’s Markets COO Mike Oase, ; Kowalski's CEO Kris Kowalski Christiansen; MOHR President Julie Johnson and Merrick Executive Director John Wayne Barker.
Voter rights and people with disabilities
Are you familiar with Minnesota's Voter's Bill of Rights? Did you know that voters who need assistance can be accompanied in the voting booth by a person of their choice, except by an agent of their employer, union or candidate?

"Voting rights are for everyone, including us," says an interviewee on this instructional video from the Minnesota Disability Law Center and Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid.
Fox 9 story about elections play by people with disabilities
Original play 'Get Me to the Polls' highlights voting challenges for people with disabilities - FOX 9 News
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