Megan Cave with PBIS Apps compiled a list of "12 Things I Learned From an International PBIS Conference." The list reviews key learnings and links tools, videos, and resources. Topics include cultivating a community of care, updating classroom behavior teaching matrices, how to embed mindfulness in the classroom, and more.

Part three of a four part series published by Brain Injury MN to create awareness about traumatic brain injuries (TBI). Part 3 focuses on the recovery process. Short and long term recovery topics are covered. Read the article, Understanding TBI Part 3: The Recovery Process, for more details.

The National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations (NCPMI) released "A Guide for Early Childhood Professionals to Support Young Children’s Resilience". The guide provides information and resources for using the pyramid model to promote social-emotional competence and trauma informed care in early childhood. The guide is designed to help professionals understand both the magnitude and

Part two of a four part series published by Brain Injury MN to create awareness about traumatic brain injuries (TBI). Part two dives into how a TBI interferes with an individual's functioning; it covers a variety of potentially impacted areas including the brain, physical problems, and mental problems. Learn more by accessing Understanding TBI

Today is the official election day for the 2022 primary race in Minnesota. Voters have the right to accessible polling places and ballots. The Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State provides information on accessible voting through the Voter Assistance pdf. For more details on voting assistance and accessibility, visit the elections and voting

Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) can be experienced by anyone, regardless of age, race, or socioeconomic status. In the United States, the CDC reported over 220,000 TBI related hospitalizations in 2019. The group, Brain Injury MN has a four part series to help improve the understanding of TBIs; part one is titled, "Understanding TBI Part

The Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN), created a toolkit to recognize and address barriers that make it harder for disabled BIPOC to access community living. This toolkit titled “Crisis in our Communities: Racial Disparities in Community Living” is available in both Easy Read and Plain Text versions.

This week Minnesota reported a record low unemployment rate. Minnesota officials agree that those with disabilities are an underutilized labor pool. MPR's article highlights this acknowledgement from officials and highlights local resources and organizations that are helping this community thrive in the local job sector. Read the article, "Amid Record Low Unemployment, Minnesota Officials

The Arc Minnesota is a statewide organization that supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. The Arc released the article "Employing People with Disabilities – Myths, Realities and Job Accommodations" in order to provide information and resources on employing individuals with disabilities. Read "Employing People with Disabilities – Myths, Realities and

The Stanford Social Innovation Review published an article in which they discuss the importance of including disability in every social justice discussion. U.S. Representative Ayanna Pressley and Rebecca Cokley, who works at the Ford Foundation developing strategy for their disability rights programs, are interviewed. Read about how including disability justice is imperative to continuing