According to the quality Act of 2010  and the Human Rights Act of 1998, disabled people have a right to accessible information. This means public entities should make sure disabled people can access their materials. North Yorkshire County Council Health and Adult Services provides resources for writing documents in plain and easy to read documents

Mental Health America (MHA) celebrates the contributions of Black American innovators during Black History Month. Check out the MHA page Black Pioneers in Mental Health. 

The Minnesota Student Survey (MSS) is conducted every three years and aims to provide insights into the world of students and their experiences. More than 135,000 students across 70% of Minnesota school districts participated in the 2022 survey. According to Minnesota Commissioner of Health, Jan Malcolm, the results indicate a crisis in student mental

The National Alliance on Mental Illness Minnesota (NAMI MN) is offering a free wellness program called Hearts+Minds to people across the state. Participants can join on zoom every Tuesday for five weeks from Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, to Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023 from 3 – 4:30 p.m. The program aims to educate and empower

The University of Minnesota shares tips from Mariann Johnson, a mindfulness and wellbeing instructor in the Earl E. Bakken Center for Spirituality and Healing, on prioritizing mental health and stress management during the holidays. Read "Talking holiday mental health with U of M" here. 

December 3rd was the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The observance of this day was proclaimed by the United Nations in 1992. Since then, the observance of this day aims to promote the understanding of and mobilize supports for disability issues. The theme this year was "Innovation and Transformative Solutions for Inclusive Development".

MarketResponse International created a report for The Minnesota Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities exploring various forms of discrimination, how discrimination is experienced by individuals with intersecting identities, and the long and short term impacts of discrimination. Access the 2022 report "Impact of the Intersection of Developmental Disabilities and Other Population Profiles on Experiences with

With the holiday season in swing, it's important to recognize that neurodivergent individuals and their families may navigate different challenges related to holiday gatherings and traditions. Understanding and appreciating others differences is critical to creating more accesible and welcoming holiday spaces. Ultimately, no two people's needs are the same, so it's important to be

TeachAids and Brain Injury Association of America provide a free, video-based course to inform students, parents, and coaches of the latest science about concussion prevalence, prevention, and treatment. Access the course now on Brain Injury Association of America's website. 

Visit the Meet Minneapolis website to check out local events, businesses and restaurants where you can celebrate and support indigenous people and communities in honor of Native American Heritage Month.