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MNLEND: Connections, Advocacy, Research
Olivia Evers (MNLEND 2024–25) helped refresh an online services directory for a Saint Paul organization that works to prevent prenatal alcohol exposure and support people affected by fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. “MNLEND taught me that passion matters, but acting on it is how real change happens,” she said.
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Plain Language’s Role in Knowledge Translation
Knowledge translation turns ideas into action, and plain language helps make information clear so that people with IDD can be part of important decisions about their lives. We can share knowledge through videos, audio, text, graphics, and more. Writing plain language that no one reads doesn't help. We need to plan how to make and share plain language… and agree that it is important.
When ICE Targets DSPs, the Disability Community Feels It
“After my DSPs told me ICE was in their apartment building, I was too anxious to leave my house for a week,” wrote self-advocate and ICI staffer Dupree Edwards.
“I heard that ICE is leaving Minneapolis, and I hope that is true. Even if they do leave, I learned that I should have a plan in place so I'm not worrying and living in fear. I just want to live my best life.”
