Tag: Minnesota Legislature

Justin, young man seated in wheelchair, communication device in front of him, looking to the side as he testifies in House hearing room
Advocacy, Political

Time for change

justins989

I am having severe pain in my right knee and it is causing significant hurdles in my writing process and getting out in the community. I powered through the pain and testified at the Minnesota House Human Services Policy Committee last Tuesday about Consumer Directed Community Supports (CDCS) legislation (House File 4568 and Senate File… Continue reading Time for change

Justin, young man in his 20s seated in power wheelchair with big smile, ramp behind to a stage in the MN Capitol Rotunda
Advocacy, Music, Political

Ready to go

justins989

Legislative Session coming up Last year, I appealed the self-directed budget I receive that helps pay for my direct support staff and some other things not covered by Medical Assistance. This funding makes it possible for me to live independently with the care I need. The problem is, it doesn’t cover all of the staffing… Continue reading Ready to go