Paint Nite was a HUGE success this month! Thank you Jackson Square for hosting the event! It was a great turn out from not only our Jackson Square clientele, but our Hampshire Park resident and a few of our ILS consumers! We look forward to more events like these! Jaelynn Blenkush, Program Director of …
On January 31, 2017, Minnesota announced the launch of new savings accounts that could lift hundreds of people with disabilities out of poverty by allowing them to accumulate savings without jeopardizing their public health insurance coverage and other government benefits. Nearly a decade in the making, the new accounts are considered a breakthrough for many …
Minnesota is among 40 states whose lawmakers approved tax-free savings accounts under the federal Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act of 2014. The legislation promotes employment and quality of life for people with disabilities by ensuring that earnings and other funds saved in ABLE accounts don’t count against eligibility for public programs, including Medical …
5 Reasons to Support the Best Life Alliance 1. Minnesotans believe people with disabilities and older adults should live in and contribute to their communities. Community-based services provide greater opportunity to build strong connections with neighbors and the community. A 5% rate increase supports this belief. 2. Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) and Caregivers support your …
Learning and Fun at MSSA Conference and Expo! This month agency employees attended the Minnesota Social Service Association’s (MSSA) 123rd Annual Training Conference and Expo, “Recognizing Our Responsibility to Change,” which was held at the Minneapolis Hilton from March 16-18. Employees attended training sessions related to their work and earned continuing educational credits (CEU’s) towards …
