Three Institute on Community Integration (ICI) staff presented at Minnesota’s 2009 Disability Mentoring Day (DMD) event in Duluth on October 13th. Chris Bremer spoke to young adults with disabilities about how to exercise their right to vote; Joe Timmons, presented strategies young people with learning disabilities can use to succeed in the workplace; and Sharon Mulé spoke to parents about focusing and building on students’ strengths to enhance employability.
Larson Recognized by Governor’s Council
Sheryl A. Larson, Ph.D., of the Research and Training Center on Community Living in the Institute on Community Integration, was recognized by the Minnesota Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities for her five years of service on the council at an October 7 event for outgoing members. The Council promotes independence, productivity, self-determination, integration and inclusion for people with developmental disabilities and their families throughout Minnesota.