When Writing Negatively About the Somali Community in Minnesota Becomes Lucrative

Alright – so, if you live in Minnesota or are from Somalia, then you know that we are constantly on
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Federal Autism Legislation – Autism Cares Act is Reauthorized by Congress Sept 2024 – Awesome!

Alright – so, the federal autism legislation, Autism Collaboration Accountability Research Education and Support (Autism Cares Act) is up for
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Defending DHS – No Hell has not Frozen

Alright – so, I am sure you are thinking, Idil defending the Minnesota State Medicaid agency. What the heck, has
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Minnesota Reformer – What is Your Beef with the Somali Community?

Alright – so, Minnesota Reformer has been targeting the Somali community and writing stories that are racially profiling as well
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Merz and Hamilton now in charge of Autism and EIDBI – WT Heck

Alright – so, if you know me or read my blog you understand my distaste for the current DHS commissioner
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Autism Families and Housing Crisis – Now What?

Alright – so, for decades now, autism families have been struggling with housing. As we all know, autism is a
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Bud Rosenfield – We Lost a Giant Advocate for all Minnesotans with Disabilities – Sooooo Sad

Alright – so, even though Bud passed away almost a year ago, I am having a hard time digesting it.
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MN DHS’ EIDBI Benefit for Autism Families and How Commissioner Harpstead is doing – not good

Alright so, now that I have retired from advocacy, I reflect and see what we did and how it was
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DHS’ Jamie Viger Gives EIDBI Re-Validation Training – Soooooooo refreshing!

Alright – so, in full disclusure, I like Jamie so I may be a little bias. Why would I ever
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Autism Parenting and Being Tired – it is real

Alright – so, as an autism mom, I am tired 8am, 8pm, 1pm and 1am and in-between. I cannot remember
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