MOHR board to consider special minimum wage: 14(c)

Members: The MOHR Board will discuss the 14(c) special minimum wage certificate at upcoming meetings. Members are encouraged to make this an agenda item at their region meetings to discuss and share their thoughts on this work option.

Staying in touch with members

The change in seasons is upon us, and I am pleased to report that MOHR is actively working on several positive initiatives.

It’s always refreshing and informative to hear from members at the Legislative Conference in August. At the end of the conference, attendees cast their votes for the upcoming issues they deem most important. MOHR’s Government Affairs Committee uses this information to draft a legislative work plan for the 2020 Legislative Session.

We want to be good listeners, and there are several ways for members to stay in touch. Our lobbyists are touring the northern and southern portions of the state this season to meet with members and hear their concerns. Kevin Goodno and Anni Simons excel at answering questions, providing perspective, and taking member concerns to the Capitol. See the schedule here and please participate when you can.

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Five members join 'Unified Work coalition' for inclusion

MDI is spearheading the newly formed Unified Work coalition to advance employment opportunities for people with disabilities, create a sustainable employment model and assist businesses with hiring and support. Among its members are ODC, Merrick, Rise, Opportunity Partners, Special Olympics Minnesota, Medtronic Foundation and Blandin Foundation. - more-

In the NEWS

Peter McDermott: When discussing diversity and inclusion, include people with disabilities- Pioneer Press

National Disability Employment Awareness Month-

Crookston Times

Governor Walz appoints 11 to Blue Ribbon Commission- Office of the Governor

Minnesota Moment: FashionABLE celebrates fashion with people of all abilities - KSTP 5 TV 

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Outstanding Disability Employers

RDO Equipment in Ada employs eight individuals with disabilities who are supported by the Norman County DAC.

The results are in for the Third Annual MOHR Outstanding Disability Employer awards, and there are eight winners from a variety of industries. Here they are, along with the supporting providers:

Learn more about these exceptional companies.

Governor Tim Walz proclaimed October as "Employers Hiring People with Disabilities Month."

Video: Run by self-advocates, 'Ambassadors for Respect' education effort wins state award

Those interested in the Ambassadors for Respect program can contact Dan McNeil at Peacemakers MN or John Wayne Barker at Merrick, Inc. The program is also a past MOHR Life Enrichment Award winner.

Member NEWS

Options, Inc. Executive Director Brenda Geldert visits with Big Lake police at the nonprofit's 40th Anniversary event.

Options, Inc. celebrates 40 years- began as Sherburne County DAC serving nine individuals, now serves 260 and 90 business partners in 20 communities.

ProAct celebrates 50 years of revolutionizing rehabilitation services- Red Wing Republican Eagle

Do you have a new executive director? Has your organization merged with another? Is there other news to share? Please send it to us for possible inclusion in MOHR impact.

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