November 1995

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Politicians Plav The Class Card 4 Protecting The Wealthy At

counties can &sorb the 1 W s came of the top 20% of our ofmillionsofBoIlarstheywil1 people has increased at an

ing taxes in 1996, but watch doesn't seem like much. Fa c i n g A Re a l F u t u re F o r ~ h . ,&or .,st. P ~ U I thinks O U ~ in I 9 7 when the cuts ~t isn't, either, until you m d it's a "dumb idea" that a firm become even more severe. out the bottom 20% of wage

Public Transportation I asking for financial help from There is no doubt taxes will earners lost almost 1% per the city should be reqvaired to goup. 1 guess theirposition is year for that same 20 years. pay a wage at least equal to theyqill bere-electedbythen, Those in the middle didn't go 1

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.Now that the mainhe busses . can analysts suggesting that $,are running again and With the bps strike &en in progress . Metm~obilitynmningap- shdthatthetimehadcome 'tial system, it's h e to face to"privatizenpublictramport. mdity. We have to mdke a It'spossible they didn'tknow long range plan far public that we did have a p r imly

-.transpolration in ~ i e w t a . owned bus systein about 30 ; Weknw tbere aresome basic years ago. The fidure of that : weds in evwy wmmun ity company to serve the an?a led ' imposed by geography, em- to the formstion o f k p m e n t Fnomic realities and personal publicly owned system. It

? '@ysical limitations which can would also be interesting ,to , cd?y be served by publicly see their examples of good . W e d systems. We've cho- systems in other citie6 which ,ten to ignore meeting these are making money for stock- needs in my sensiMewayyear holders. Are there any? atbet year.

For some reason, we prefer to ' L r qx?ent discussha on pub- treat, 'on fiom cri- &kWs~ham, itwasquite s i s m z w i f i c p b

someone more than aQPmal. inconvenience. Debates tend to revolve around the fact that bus systems don't pay .fbi themselves. Do fkeyaysarid highway maintenance pay f a themselves?

I remember when Curtis Johnson, the chairman of the Metropalitan Ceuntil, was still representing citizens and was an advocate of improved bus service inthe Twin Cities. I-k convinced me that good bus service was important in terms of energy con*& and economic devement , that light rail was not cost affective because of the im- 2'mmpmL-cam.eunp.5

that detqrmined to be the pov- erty level for a family of four.

Our governor went to wash- ipgton to protest'the latest quirk in the Republican cuts in Medicare. He's a big sup- porter of these reduced pay- ments in the form of block grants, but foundthat in build- ing up allocations to their fa- vorite states, they proposed cutting ~innesota's aid by $524 million. His senatorial ally, Rod Grams, voted for this amendment, but later said he didn't understand it. (Just following the party line, no doubt. Why bother to read it?)

Late in October the Mayors of both cities and the County Commissioners from H e m s

so who cares about it now, and it won't be their fault tax-' es are going up.

Four people deserve to be congratulated f ~ r trying to bring these issues to the peo- ple., From our Washington delegation, Senator Paul Wellstone and Representative Bruce Vento, who have been holding town meetings, ex- plaining what Minnesota can expect if the cuts go through. Locatly, Senator Don Samulson and Representatiye Lee Greenfield for holding committee hearings trying to figure how Minnesota can do with less.

If all of this wasn't enough, I read a quote from the presi- dent ofthe New York Federal

up or down, but stayed at the same wage in general, while costs went up. Then there is this sobering fact about those at the very top. Our top 1 % had average incomes in 1977 of $323,942. By 1989, they averaged $576,553. Those were big years forjunk bonds and ruining the S&LYs but the very rich cameout way ahead.

The worst part of looklng at these bad events is seeing the lack of reaction by those who are on the losing end. It seems we really are turning into a two class society, rich versus poor. People who thought of themselves as "middle class" should recognize that need- ing two jobs to make ends mCet is not middle class. Sav-

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Make A DiIIerence by Deborah Peterson, Voices for Disability Rights

A s citizen lobbyists, what should we be doing during the months that the legislatureis not in session? One very sim- ple answer is: Call your legis- lators to discuss the issues. State Senators and Represen- tatives need to know what is- sues their constituents are con- cerned about; they can only get that information through communication. That's where WE, as citizens, have a responsibility to inform our elected officials on disability 1 issues.

You owe it to YOURself to make those phone calls.

If precinct caucus training is being offered, attend! This is an opportunity to learn the basics. Take it! Use the expe- rience as a confidence-builder so you will be able to attend your own precinct caucus, armed with the knowledge ac- quired at the training session.

Another thing that citizen lobbyists can do is to invite your Senator or Representa- tives to speak to a group of

that candidate's campaign headquarters and volunteer to: pass out literature; answer the phone; contribute your writ- ing skills; be a presence at press conferences, rallies, and debates; help put up lawn signs. These activities are only asam- ple of the ways you could be- come a campaign volunteer.

One final suggestion of out- of-session activities: voter registration. Get a few friends together and canvass your building. Are your neighbors registered to vote? Do they

New Access At The Minneapolis Public Library

The world of knowledge is as close as an open book. But for people with print disabilities, such as low vision, blindness, or dyslexia, that knowledge may be locked between the covers.

Now, thanks in part to a feder- al grant, the Minneapolis Pub- lic Library can offer access to the millions of books and oth- er printed materials in the li- brary collection. This access is made possible through new adaptive equipment called - fittingly "An Open Book."

floppy disk for later use.

Also now available, alongside the "Open Book" is an adap- tive workstation to assist peo- ple with visual impairments in using the library's online cata- log. This workstation provides both a visual magnification of the online catalog screens and a voice synthesizer that reads the information aloud.

for people who have low vi- sion to use library materials.

Purchased with matching funds provided through the Metropolitan Library Service Agency (MELSA), the new equipment enhances access, andsupplements other disabil- ity services and materials pro- vided by the libraqSsip.lud- ing:

Both of these new tools are large print books a~ai labkqat~the- Cent@ -tiF. audio books brary, & f i s t floor n& W acritalosed-captioned vid--- Information Desk. Also new descriptive videos

soms with disabilities could

~ . f % m , These es, ally involved in the provision OR the receipt of such sew-'

, ices. YOU can share that in- finmation with them because you ~6 know how it does (or doesn't) work. You can give your legislators S@ tmls Qey need in orderto m-& informed decisions about PCA cwts, lbletro Mobility funding, etc.

good way to make contacts. Contributing your time is a great way ts, bring forth your talents as well as your issues. Find aut w b the candidates from your district stand on the issues that are important to you, decide which candidate represents YOUR beliefs y d i n k r t s , then call or stop in at

an starts with one person: diderentvohes. ,S~ZW&$-~ magnifi- TTY 372453%- YOU. Dare ta make a differ- canalso b e e n l a x q p d o c ~ a h ~ ~ ence. puter screen or stored .on a

(I got these suggestioqs by callitg W st& representu- ,

tive at the stale capitol, Andy ,

Dawkim.)

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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS! 4th Annual Disability Rights ~enfcrenie . .-

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Saturday, December 9,1995 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Sheraton Inn Midway St. Paul, Minnesota

Speakers include: Becky O@k,'Chairp@son, Justice ~ o r ~ l l , Speed Davis, Executive Director , National Council on Disability,

.Marilyn Golden, Policy Analyst, Disability Rights, Education & Defense Fwd I

Agenda Sndu.desr Washington Update, Call tb Action!, Congressional Line-Up

For Registration ~nformation: Please contact the Minnesota State Council m Disability 6 12-296-6785 (VoicdMY) or toll-free 1 -80b-945-8913 .(Voice/l'"IY)

The Metropolitan Cbnter for I n d e p d e n t Living is"$&txd to MCIL Consumer Issue ~ d n e . The goal of the hathe is to inform ixmsbmers t@@ ~ 8 ~ ' s advocacy mdcolgmyniry organizing rraivibies as well as pertinent iegb~@iorl d & z actions needed. CQ- will also be able to lawe i;ammeats about adw$cY isa&th#&,. encountering in the community. The hatline will be activated Dec&nbq -1 st d the nmr I is (612) 60%2039. Watch for more information in the next issue of Access press. -i!q

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Courage Center Gives Awards I Free Mental Illness Services

(L to R) Front: Mark Mertens, Charlie Smith, Bob Bardwell, Jimmie Hanson. Back: Vicky Carlson, Diane Mankowski

I n a ceremony on September 28, the Courage Center hon- ored six Minnesota residents for achievement in their ca- reers. Five individuals were

1 presented with the Phillips Awardandone individual with the Judd Jacobson Memorial Award. The Phillips Awards are presented each year to five individuals with physical dis- abilities or sensory impair-

- ments who have achieved suc-

Bob is founder and director of the Ironwood Springs Christian Ranch.

-Victoria Carlson of Brook- lyn Park. Victoria is a trust analyst with First Bank Sys- tem.

- Jimmie Hanson of Minneap- olis. Jimmie is asocial work- erlteam coordinator with Sis- ter Kenny

Mark is a counselor with the Division of Rehabilitation Services.

The Judd Jacobson Memorial Award is presented each year to a person with a disability or sensory impairment who has made significant achievements in the use of computers to en- hance his or her entrepreneur- ial potential. The Judd Jacobson Memorial Award

cess in their careers and com- - ..

City. Diane is a rater coder -Charles Smith of Minneapo- Phillips Award recipients are: with St. Paul Companies. lis. Charles is the editor of

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Reduce The Federal Deficit: Close Special Tax Loopholes by U.S. Senator Paul Wellstone

October 26, 1995

T h e U.S. Senate is now in the final stages of the budget de- bate. Absent from the Repub- lican budget plan is any signif- icant effort to scale back or eliminate tax loopholes, or corporate welfare, which con- tinues to expand the federal budget deficit. Not only are the Republicans refusing to eliminate signiticant numbers of special tax loopholes from their budget plan, they are cre- ating more giveaways - and paying for them by raising tax- es on millions of American families. Throughout the bud-

get debate, I'll continue to push proposals to eliminate about $70 billion worth ofthese loop- holes and use the savings to continue to reduce the federal budget deficit.

CORPORATE WELFARE ADDS TO THE BUDGET DEFICIT Recently, after days ofclosed- door meetings, Republicans on the Senate Finance Commit- tee announced their proposal for $245 billion in new tax breaks. The Republican plan cuts Medicare and Medicaid in order to pay for tax breaks and would add billions to the

denc~r. IK showers many of its most expensivenew tax breaks on wealthy corporations, fur- ther worsening our budget cri- sis. Spending is spending, whether it comes in the form of a government check or in the form of a tax break for some special purpose, like a subsidy, a credit, a deduction, or accelerated depreciation for this type of investment or that.

The U.S. Treasury Department estimates that the Republican proposal would increase taxes in the year 2002 for nearly 175,000 ~ i n n e s o t a t a x ~ a ~ e r s . DeJicit - cont. on p. 6

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MSAB Dedicates New Track The Minnesota State Acade- necessary adaptations to en- jumping pits, shot-put and my for the Blind (MSAB) re- able the blind and visually high-jump areas. cently renovated it's track and impaired student-?@ete to field facilities at SeitzTs field participate with & or her MSAB Parents, friends and on the campus. A re-dedica- greatest degree o f inde- staff provided a great deal of tion ceremony was held dur- pendence. The track has six volunteer labor for the project. ing an October 7th home track lanes for running, with each This enabled the extensive meet. lane having a wire for the ath- renovation and new construe-

lete to trail while running. The tion to be done without the use The original track was built in renovations include installa- of educational funds Or tax- 197 1 by the Telephone Pio- tion of new posts and guide- payer money. nee= and now, with the new wires, aresurfacing ofthe run- renovations, will provide the n*gmck,andcom~letel~ new

1 Oth Annual Job Success Fair mg

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T h e calendars contain the 1 1995-96 Snow Emergency rules, a list of the City's TTY numbers, a list of programs

and resources for seniors, in- an election judge to clearing formation about city services snow down to the pavement (such as street sweeping and and acioss the full width of the yard waste collection sched- sidewalk sothat people travel- ules), multicultural holi'da~s dng in wheelchairs can get by). and traditions (from Christ- mas to Kwanzaa), dates of If you or someone you know neighborhoodandcommunity would like to receive a calen- festivals (from the winter dar in an alternative format, Holidazzle paradestosummer please call 673-249 1 (TTY concerts at Lake Harriet), sug- 673-2 157). gested ways that citizens can I$:; lend a hand (from serving as

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4 November 10,1995 Access Press Religion & Disability

- Hello Nicole: Do It Again Daddy by Mary Ostertag Paulson

ncernstheir ered, developed and applied. essaily &e the difficulties onsregard- It is undeniably a difficult task or pains of living with a dis- th disabili- to search for these values; one ability. However, with perse-

d the status of our faith. that requires repeated begin- verance, it frees our energies ical example of these nings, always trying and not formore constructiveapplica-

assumptions is illustrated in always succeeding. tions. It helps us to smile, to

God, He would heal you". b e g blinded and my heart en their understanding and

m closed to the little things that acceptance of those with spe-

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Acuriousattitude is exhibited without question each of us . I '+ * by some members of various has value meant to be discov- This perspective doesn't nec-

the performance of the pious ' experience, to share feelings strangerwhoosnctimoniously In my early teens, I began to and perceptions, to enlighten pats you on the shoulder and perceivethatwithoutpolio and and to be enlightened. It gives comments, "If you believed in paralysis, my eyes might have others an opportunity to broad-

1 t~nda the guise of Christiani- are so important. A; years cia1 &&. lt provides a sense ty a d b&d an physical ap- pass, that k g h t continues to of purpose. ' " a?!?&?% I ~emncealme,theyhavepre- gain in magnitude and has an

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. . k: conceived ideas aboutthe con- unmeasurable influence onmy Acknowledging and respect- ' fm dition and amplitude of our mortal and spiritual direction. ing the individuality of those

%!?dm faith. This depoment has crossing my path is one of the ~fi- Md - -... who tobecome indq*xi particularly exasperated and Because ofmy actions,people most diffcult and demanding

It' It is by me mgi*meered me through the vears. see what I can do and are pen- asoirations I've everassumed. w w

iewswithm& '; certainly resent being a p emus in waking with me to ~c l i eve me, I've probably I' with disabilitie'' pmached in such condescend- that end. I've learnedtodefine floundered more times than

dismayed by my needs and they've leamcd not. rm as vulnerPble to rn- 3 to define their's. There is an sentmenf anger, loneliness,or

t intermingling of efforts; a sort being dispirited, as much as r*61Z-8a332966 PACER Quik some time ago, I instinc- of partnership. We teach each the next person. I get tired of

Jsentimental~orpity. This The Mirror.. Connle ha&j0$'lP $yiddo 0 o ~ ~ m g ~ ~ ~ tively rnplied to Me such other. \ , -~ **,,*.. * < , - 5 : "f&tingthe btsle7'too. We're

d is a su ject. . . . I$ pmpous Don't as- E l L at 612-646-8342, or "strong political activist. Anne *., , % . . all destined to frdf 'rW=$hme . .. .*,a A - . --. -. * . . .. . -. &&y - - , , .: sume just became my body The intensified sense of hl- crevices occasionaliy. 3 I w

appears def1ormedAa6t have fillment resulting from this al- only way l can pull myself out rrom M ~ Q & n%igb;~ne: 6 1 tlasic s k r ~ s , weaves Z I C ~ ~ Q D tui. I think the ~~~~ healeday. With the re- liance, the circle of influence and kee

:Skeet, Rochester, and autobiography. Annahas into books and movies such as on of my words an we havearaea~hoaer~qthe. tjgg my the more yr~ycwq learn' ding of a reality abilitytocolleorively cefebdS4

movie can be obtained Erom muscular dystrophy anc

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with whateminatesfromwith- limitations perhaps those gifts on a grassy hill, amj in My soul and heart and would not have been mine. with their backs to the tzq~ is in fact healed! Aware- A MW .sak st& at their

quently, I've more energy to pendence involves depen- strive to forgive others' dence; the dependence of in- pompousness and to extend teraction. Society has a re- myself in all I do. This exten- sponsibility. to work with us in

who want keep the sion includes demonstrating, developing accessibility and process going are winning. through example, that every- to accept us 'not simply be- Andthosewhoshould one deserves to be recognized cause we have disabilities, but ing these changes seem inef- and treated with humanity. because we are contributing fectual. Perhaps that ideal is the key to and valuable members. How-

inspiring revision of distorted ever, we too have a responsi- There are obviOusly a lot of us thinking! Itdoes indeedpresent bility to society; to educate in the lower of the us with a challenge to end all them not only about our needs, nomic scale who muld vote to challenges. but also about our capabilities. change the mean spirited, "us We must learn to acknowl-

them"7 now God's miracles sometimes edge and respect the individu- prevailing' The question is passbefore oureyes with hard- ality of each person, whether whether we will. . ly a glimpse from us. They or not they are likable. The

become gifts opened but not issues mandate all of us to used. Though our wrappings make changes. We must walk are not always appreciated, on the path together.

dy!"

Well, I strive to gra CLASS WAR - conk from p.

child-like faith in God, my Father. He gives me the spirit to speak out about the needs of individuals with disabilitiks and to confront the pompous and bigoted with tactful ass?- tion. He gives me the courage to risk sharing personal feel- ings, to open my heart to others, to give of myself. He gives me the fortitude to de-~ velop personal and spiritual maturity. He gives me the stamina to try again . . . and again, and again. Every time

ing for.college educations for benefit offered by govern- children and saving for your ments and very large employ- own retirement while Social ers, but not available to mil- Security, Medicare and Med- lions employed elsewhere. icaid are beingthreatened isn't The people on both ends ofthe really possible. A good af- economy know exactly what fordable, health care plan is a is happening and right now

I've "stumbled" He has held me until I was "rested."

The days aren't always void of pain or graced with beauty. Often times futility and resig- nation overpower me. I lose focus on my purpose. It is then that I whisper a prayer 33 and in some way God, my Fa- z$L ther6'does itagain". He 'heals' me and He helm me see His :?-

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On Mental Illness I Life Goes On

An Unquiet Mind IAn Unforgettable Reunion A Book Review by Christine M. Windorski

I by Leanne Dahl

ACCESS PRESS & COUR- How do you pack in forty four the day 1 received her call AGE CENTER were respon- years of catching up in three Norma didn't know that I had sible for one the most unfor- short hours? married.

Kay Redfield Jamison, a Pro- fessor of Psychiatry at John Hopkins University School of Medicine. is considered by niany to be a ii:o!.lcl authority on manic-deprc>sion. Nor only did Jarnison zo-author the standard test ~ i . 4 in diag- nosis. but she also penned Tolrclrcd rvith Fire, citing that individuals such as Vi~izent Van Gogli and Isaac Newton also suffered from the illness. Her latest work, however, w itli- ers before reaching its full po- tential.

dard treatment for the condi- tion, but, like many other pa- tients - and despite her pro- fessional training - stopped taking it when she was feeling better. Herresistance was due, in part. to the side effects (lith- ium blurred her vision) and denial, but her main reason for fighting the medication stemrned from the fact that she was addicted to her manic highs which, duringtheirmild- er phases, enabled her to do extraordinary things.

An Unquiet Mind chronicles Jamison's lifelong struggle with manic-depressive illness. The daughter of a meteorolo- gist and a teacher, she was mercurial in temperament as a child, suffering her first epi- sode at the age of seventeen. Increasingly potent maniasand deepening depressions punc- tuated her college and gradu- .ate school years, while just months after completini her Ph.D. in psychology, Jamison had her first psychotic break-

Gradually, however, Jamison learned to understand that she must take medication every day for the rest of her life in ordertor'emain well. Through psychotherapy, she came to terms with the toll manic-de- pressive illness had taken on her life, ranging from the ma- nias that helped destroy her first marriage and send her on outrageous shopping sprees to the depression that drove her toattempt suicide. Drugs help, Jamison believes, but ultimate- ly it is therapy that heals. . -

down. The diagnosis: manic Jamison's prose is fluid and elegant; her tone, cool and clear. Ironically, the latter is

the book's greatest flaw. While Jamison weaves an interesting story, her inability to separate herself from the therapist and academic roles creates a gulf between her and the reader. Much like the mirror that re- flects an image. Jamison fails to grip her readers emotional- ly. telling what she feels rather than drawing readers into it.

It's not to say that the book doesn't have its good points. Truly interesting to read are the brief vignettes in which Jamison abandons her clini- cian's cloak and talks about her life and beliefs today ver- sus then. Here, she is able to connect with her readers and offer insight into a book which frequently remains clouded.

Painhlly astute and occasion- ally moving,Ati Unquiet Mind is a candid memoir of a wom- an who mastered her manic- depression. Even if Jamison cannot enthrall her readers, no one can deny that it takes arare courage to be open about such a stigmatized illness. Perhaps this alone makes the book worth reading. --

Cont. from p. I m ta1requit.cd.W- we"U use the Rational Guard, ably the fmt step is to pass the building more parking lots etc. Anothgr surprise! The. five cents per gallon gas that downtown and around the public and city o ~ ~ l s didn't "Nonew taxes" Carlson killed University of Minnesota was like this avproach. Other la- in the last legislaturew Ifwedid

gettable days of my life. I was seven when we first met While I wasthrilledatthepros-

It all began a little over a year inMichigan. Shewasmypliys- pect ofseeing her again, 1 was agowhen I receivedacall from ical therapist for two years alsoapprehensive. l wondered Tony Labahn.the infonnation- before we moved back to Chi- what Noniia'b expectations of al officer at Coilrage. He ex- cago Nomia moved to Iowa me would be. Would she think plainzd that a lad) had just after she married and went to I'd be in better physical shape called inquiring if he knew work fora doctor My parents than l am? She hadn't seen me anyoneby thenameofLeAnne kept in touch with her and, as during my prime when I Nelson. Th~spersonexplained I grew older. I began to corre- walked without a walker. that she had been my physical spond with her, too I was Would she be disappointed in therapist back when 1 was in twelve when we last saw each me? The "old age" factor was grade school. He said "No, other. Shehadencouragedmy overshadowing my thoughts. but that he would do some folks to bring me to see Dr. But it needn't have. checking around." Upon ask- Diamond, for whom she ingaround his office, he found worked. It was really neat to Norma, who has retired from that one person knew of me, have this special therapist take her physical therapy profes- but didn't know how to reach such an interest in my progress sion, looked beyond my phys- me. It was at this point that he throughout the years. ical limitations due to c.p. and contacted ACCESS PRESS. aging. Instead. she, along with They, in turn, gave Tony my It wasn't until we were talking herhusbandandsister,set both phone number - and that's over lunch that I discovered Larry and 1 at ease. when I received his call. Of how and mhy we really lost course 1 told him to have the touch. She had lost her first Isn't this what sincere friend- lady call me. husband to a heart attack after ship is all about? A look into

thirteen years of marriage. your heart, not your outer cas- Within the next hour, Norma Eleven years later, she remar- ing. This Tltanksgiving I'm called and we started renew- ried. But she was reluctant to thankful for reunions with '+. ingourfriendship. Whatajoy. share her happiness with me those who have reentered my We had lost touch nearly wen- because I hadjust lost myfjan- life. ty years ago. As you can imag- cee in an auto accident. Until -bu

ine, we had much totalkabout. but it was a whole year before we actually saw each other.

Ourtearful reunion took place

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Women in Beijing, China 1 Leneouraging more auto corn- bor uniotls ;acted with some, hpve to it, we would be ~rekc i t ies (andevenjust nice qutiryg, leading to more free- tough talk of their own, and paying about 1/3 of the $4.00 cities, like ours) offer citiiens Nov 21 - John Schatzlein: Sled Hock%

, way expansion, etc. Where hinted at widening the strike. per gallon gasolineprice paid and visitors convenience in ,are you now when we deed - Suddenly Mr. Carlsonbecame in most otherdevelopedcoun- getting around, with costs ,Nov 28 - Peggy Mann Rinehart: National Council on Youth "YJ@$%@ the arbiter, criticized manage- tries, whoseeourgasolinepric- held k, a minimum. Wemust with Disabilities

ment fortheir attitude and their es as heavily subsidized. We t r d good public transporta- When the bus service stopped, salaries and invited the parties would be able to do the high- tion as a valuable necessity, Dec 5 - Cheri Register: Cheri's book'LivlngwithChronic the daily papers in both to settle. With the busses roll- way maintenance we need in not some costly subsidy for a Illness: Days of Patience and Passion."

-MinneapolisandSt. Paulhead- ing, he graciously took:redit rural areas and I don't think a rather "undeserving group" lined it's lack of impact on the for removing himself as the nickel inc.rease would affect WEO can't afford Cars Or tax- Dee 12 - reg and ~ o b Tefiaar: Architectural Design expectedtraficcongestion and stumbling block and got some most people's driving habits. is. . the fact that "most people" admiring headlines. He didn't The proposed 112 cent sales ,. didn't seem to have trouble offer any longterm solution, tax increase for the Metro area

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Please! Please! Please! ' seemed to be sensing some- So what is to be done? Prob- cutting service in both areas. Send us your name, address, and telephone number. thing about the everyday real- ities faced by those who were not stranded. Regular bus rid- . ers (who tend to be city peo- ple, not freeway commuters)

'fold about losing sleep and jobs, delaying doctor visits, having a hard time getting to the grocery, and they worried about the coming of winter. Businesses pointed out thatia lot ofthose people need trans- portation to be employees and customers. Surprise!

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Quit My Sight, ment hips; divorces, ad sponse from Mulednet! Mew--- , Oh Crippledoom infinitum in order to feel good 6;; - - -

Together Outdoors Mimeso- By providing training, public facilitiesandprogramsbycon- Given Liz Tay]orFs work for hmlf- Dm she As an member ta (Project T.O.M.) is a two awareness events, conducting ducting on-site accessibility people with AIDS, it seems a lieve people will think less of Minnesota Multiple Sclerosis : year collabarative project ' on-site accessibility surveys, surveys; and 3) increase the little disingenuous to hear her her if she uses crutches or a Achievement Center, I am , sponsored by Vinland Cehoer, and publishing a quarterly diversity of people of people declare q will not be a c+ DOesshethhklessOf

others who aren't covergirls? Wilderness Inquiry, and the newsletter, the Outdoor Di- served in outdoor programs. pie." When she assures us, "1 MinnesotaDementofNat- versity Specialists will assist A stipend will be available to will get overthis," she means, If that is the circle she lives in

and caters to, perhaps she de- ural Resources. This training outdoorrecreationservice pro- participants depending on the she will "fixw h a limp as she is provided at no cost to the viders throughout Minnesota amountoftrainingtheyreceive has gone t h g h diets, hair But

D w E d h : people whose &Mities or individual. Project T.O.M. is in improving the .quality of and their level of involvement coloring, chin lifts, replace- *. +Z

illnesses can't be "fixed" still Regarding the recent contro-

to belong to, either, Elizabeth cused by his apposition of not '

. . . a . .-. . submit that he does have a ' . a

van was delivered te me on the American Health Security ' participants who have an eth- 5-day integrated, outdoor ad- grams; 2) incmae the quality December21,1994, which was Program, which would replace

most of the benefits now pm-

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DEFICIT - cant fom p. 3 - Minnesota families with two SOME PROPOSALS TO ment to "intangible dsinrjlk

ormore children would be most REDUCE DE F l C l T BY costs" incurred by the oil and affected,withover76,000tax- CLOSING TAX LOOP- gas industry. Since 1916, the '

payers seeing an average an- HOLES oil and gas industry has bene nual increase of $444. About fited richly from this special 45,000 single individuals in 1. RETAIN ALTERNA- tax benefit. By allowing cer- Minnesota, with adjusted in- TIVE MINIMUM TAX (es- tain costs to be "expensed" - comesof$9500 or less, would timated savings: $9.2 bil- (written off in m e year) rather no longer be eligible for the lion): The changes made by than "capitalized" (written off

. Earned Income Tax Credit the ~ e d l i c a n budget bill will over the life of the asset) as (EITC). And in progressive relax substantially, and then most other industries must do, - states like ours, where a- effectively eliminate, the taxes on certain income are '

based ElTC is pegged to the Alternative Minimum Tax effectivelyreducedtozem. It"s %! ~ e d e k l tax code, many work- (AMT) for some firms. This estimatedthateliminatingthis B 'E ing families would get a dou- provision ensures that wealthy loophole will save U.S. tax-

ble whaplrny, throughan addi- corporations andothertaxpay- payers at least $5 billion. .- tional increase in their state ers with large numbers of de-

VI taxes. ductions, credits, and exclu- 3. ELIMINATE PUERTO

sions pay at least some tax. RlCO TAX CREDIT (esti- A MINNESOTA STAN- The AMT, enacted i?to law in mated savings: $35.5 bil- .. DARD OF FAIRNESS the Tax Reform Act of 1986, lion): Though the Senate Fi: It's a simple question of fair- was designed to ensure that all nance Committee has finally .

Through January 14.1996 ness. When this budget plan taxpayers, includingprofitable acknowledged that this loop- slashes funding for Medicare companies who had escaped hole, which has been used for

V and Medicaid, it seems to me completely all taxes, pay their years as a multi-billion dollar The Minneapolis Institute of Arts is barrier-free and accessible to visitors with scandalous that we should not fair share. Changes made by overseastaxshelter, should be special needs. Everyone can enjo art, and exhibitions and 7 at the

ask wealthy individuals and the bill are estimated to cost repealed at some point, it does Institute are available to a l The Mlowing tours are aval able: corporations to pay their fair the federal treasury $9.2 bil- so over periods of 7-10 years

1 For visitars with hearing impairments, a sign language intergreter mmpanies the public tour presented on the first Sunday of each month at 2:00 P.M. -

Visitors with visual impairments can enjoy the museum's collection with the individual guidance of a specialfy trained docent.

Small customized group tours may be scheduled for visitors requiring wheelchairs or other special accommodations.

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Thisexhibiikn issuppomd by aur members and danoli. anlamt from the Waganal Emhmu forchehis.

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share. As a result of the GOP lion over the next seven years. budget plan, middle and lower The Treasury Department esti- income families will havetheir mates that ifthe AMT is effec- taxesraisedsubstantiallywhile tively repealed, by the year themost affluent will have their 2005 we could have more than taxes reduced. That's why we 76,000 corporations not pay- should close many of the nar- ing any taxes. rowly-focused tax loopholes which allow the privileged few 2. ELIMINATE SPECIAL to escape paying their fair RULES FOR OIL OR GAS share, forcingeveryone else to (estimated savings: $5 bil- pay higher taxes to make up lion): This provision ofthe tax the difference. code gives special tax treat-

with generous transition bene- - fits for corporations in the in- terim. I believe we should repeal it immediately. Elimi- nating this loophole would .

save over $35 billion. a

4. ELIMINATE EXCLU- SION FOR FOREIGN- - EARNED INCOME (esti- mated savings: $18.4 bil- lion): This loophole, which . Deficir - cont. on p. I. .

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Senator k a u ~ Wellstone Expla~ns The Effect Of Proposed Medicare-Medicaid Cuts To Our Legislators

care. Thoselosses will have to Medicaid to pay the stagger- midents in some s t a b were the rate ofgrowth of Medicare be made up for by another ingcostsofnursinghomecare. being unnecessarily tieddown, over the next seven years - source. Recent estimates show i ~ e g i o k l treatment centers, drugged and subjectedto dm- would extend the life of the that close to $100 billion of group homes, respite care, res- gerous living conditions. trust h d fiom 2002 through the cuts 61 federal spending idential and home-based ser- - 2906, Republicans have pro- will be shifted to private bur- vices, personal care attendant In summary, these spendiig posed reductions of $270 bil- ers. Families that are already servicesandrehabilitationser- reductions would change the lion. Much ofthe $270 billion struggling to pay for the high vices stre all paid for by Med- face of health care in our state would be used to finance a tax cost of medical insurance will kdd. As for the TEFM pro- forever. They would leiiveow cut which would dispmpol be f q d to pay even more or gram, which allows over3,OOO children, our elderly, our dis- tionately benefit the wealthy drop their coverage. Minnesotan children with' se- abled and our health care sys-

vere disabilities to be eiigible tem, which has been the envy But let me get away from the These spending cuts come for Medicaid based on their of many other states for de- taxcutlhvstfhdargumentand duringaperiodwhen the Medi- own income and thus receive cades, in grave jeoparcty. talk about 'the reality of the care popu.latition in Miesota in-home fami$ suppds d future of health eare in this is projected to inbase from health care ... what is going to No one has worked ~~ for ctmtry. n e number of unin- 637,000 do 671,000 and the . happentothese kids? Nobody m l cost conh-01 throughout d - especially uninsured Mdicaid population from hasmy idea right now how all q r health care s*. Qan I children- mcreasesevery year. 426,000 to53 1,000. On top of these prqpms would be &- h e : But real cosf control The mulation is aging, with

Thank. you for asking me to Minnesota is that we have al- thafassunaimgthat the decline f W by the proposed cuts. would mean squeezing inetfi- the oum-85 population grow- join you today in your hearing ready-streamlined and cut thie in employer-based private in- But clearly, cuts wili be made ciencies from our health care ing& fiwat. Medical infla- designed. to assess the impact kt out of our system. That surance coverage continueson and protections will be elimi- system while being sensitive tion' FLS faster than general of &&ediccrre md Medicaid shddn' t be a probleni - our its GWWXI€ mjectory, only half nated. to existing regional inequities inflation and wag& every year. @ding re-as on the health care system is the envy ofthe populationunderage 65. ' and in a manner that protects Why should we cut hospital ~&te, of o@r states and should be will be insured through work If Minnewta doesn't make up Low-income families and FU- payments just to keep the trust

rewarded for its efficiencies, by the year 2000. If it hadn't the Medicaid funding short- d, teaching mi publib bspi- fhd solvent but continue to In the last few wdm, Rqmb not cut more. M i been for Medicaid picking up fall - anywhere from $2.4 to tals. Real cost Wcontrol wauld a l lw costs - which we all '

adready know that if payments the slack in recent years, 25 $3.4 billion over seven years - mean Congmsgetting@ work ultimately pay for one way or percent of the children in this credible estimates show that on serious health. care reform anorher throughout the rest cjf-

M e d i m and M country would have no health about 9,400 Minnesota mi- fm the lang haul. N~body the system, to continue spiral- @& by between $7 and $8 . insurance. More than 3 10,000 dents could lose their eligibil- knows better than the states h g upwards and insurance %illion over seven years. The children we covered by Med- ity for~caidlong-termcat and the care-givers that feder- coverage to continue qiraling impact of these cuts would be n e m &.a&&& $ ~ i i g . icaid in the state. Among U.S. benefits - a number W couM J health spending is pan of a downwards? I say it makes no &vasta#bg not only fix Min- prescription drug coverage, p,&jldmn c o d .by wit- mar to Ibs%.&0~0 ?y @- bga problem that hrJktdes a saac to make cuts basedasedmly nesae's mod & & e r a - 'md providers are already be- ai& mbie iha. half Sve> a LeG2OdO. Families would be r i h g number of uninsured onbudgetary uacerns aid not zens - children, the d i i w - hg paid reduced amounts rel- working family. forced to pay for nursing home Americans, changing demo- based on good health policy,

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"*being w e d by well-trained state's 140 community-based line, and about half of all se- The Republican Medicaid pro- are the primary reasons why Scn Wellrerone war mo& to a ? medical professionals, we all hospitals receivedatleasthalf niors in Minnesota have in- posal also eliminates all w- the trust fund will be in bad jointcmmitteemeeti~of~ka'

, . worry about the fact that there of their revenue from Medi- comes of less than $20,000. tections for rural he& cih- , shape in years to, come: Whfle Minnesota Legislatureon Oct. , - :--A . .. -- h e already too many children care and Medicaid. In mid .Average OM&-pocket Medi- ics, children's hospitals, and the Health Care Financing 9, 1995. The meeting was not - ''

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I by Gordon Gillesby 1 ce pelts against my bedroom win- Technically, I was Wendy's boss. she couldn't come to the office be- $ways have to be at the ofice with You see, in the same month she died, ow as I stand, gazing into darkness. But I never once felt that way about cause of the computer junk stacked her. Not Wendy. She noted that, a Bush Foundation awarded us a grant

~ g . I her. She fell in love with DRAGnet and spread everywhere. rope attached to the doorknob would to expand our operations next year. m numb. Not even the wind, tug- during its conception back in 1989- enable her to simply pull the door It was the big break she and I had ing at the chimney with mournful 1990. Even though she worked for Wendy hated self-pity. She under- closed from the hall while backing talked about so often. ~unds, touches the sadness moving the United Handicapped Federation, stood people have different and often out. I pointed out that we had no I :st for 1 have lost a friend. for people with disabilities. She was feeling sorry for yourself. That's the couldn't use one of the hundreds of look at a Metro Mobility van and not

1 even more passionate about what way she lived. She wasn't afraid to computer cables we had sitting there think of her. I'll. never look at a am no stranger with Death. We've peoplewithdisabilitiescoulddowith ask for help when she needed it - at the time. Of course! computer power c.ord and not see her let many times. Too many times, computers. And Wendy would be but only when she needed it. I re- at her desk demanding that 1 find. erhaps. Twice his visits have the firsttotell you that the two are not member when we moved into the The remaining time we spent in that some challenging work for her. I ~uched deep into my soul. Perhaps the same. Textile building. Wendy was so ex- building, there was always acomput- hope we at DRAGnet will honor her character flaw but, despite growing cited to get back to the office. We er cable attached to the door knob. It memory by becoming all the things psurrounded by his coming, Death 1 met Wendy in the UHF office. got her a key and she insisted on was stolen four times (no big deal) wedreamedabouttogether. Forgive as only twice taken someone close During those fmt several meetings making sure she could open and close but the worst part was that Wendy me for being slow and dull-witted. I nough to hurt - and hurt deeply. she gave me the most precious gift of the door. never returned to that office before wish I'd been able tomake it happen hce, as a child, he tookmy grandfa- our relationship. She forced me - we moved to our present location and sooner. her. This week he took Wendy with subtle, inexorable, kindly pres- It took her 20 minutes to unlock the she never got to see this place, either. - - - - - -

I liutio. sure -to become comfortable with door and push it open with her chair. Gordon Gillesby is the CEO of

her disability. Not condescending. But she could do it. We all got ready She's gone. I miss her. And I'm DRAGnet - the Disability Re- cannot tell you the intimate details Not pity. Not acceptance. Comfort. to leave and Wendy suggested that angry at the useless things that she sources, Aflliates and Groups net- fhow Wendy lived her li6. I cannot Acceptance without re-evaluation of she lock up. That's when we learned had to put up with in her too short life. work (6 12.338.2535hoice; ive you a list of her family a d the human being's worth. that one of us would have to push the I'm angry at Metro Mobility because 338.2569flrur). The Power of To: is iends. I only vaguely knew where button so the door would auto- theyroutinely used to ride her around about computers, cyberspace and ie lived before she entered the hos- I found her to be a wonderful sound- matically lock when it was pulled for 2-3 hours for a 20 minute ride. cotnmunicationfirallpeople. Please ital this last winter and spent most ing board with an absolute gift for shut. Unfortunately,that'salsowhen Angry becauseMetroMobilitythree -share your thoughts, comments and f her time fighting cancer. I cannot reading people. She knew who was we realized it was impossible for her times refused to provide her with a ideas about this column with Access :I1 you much about her hobbies be- honest and who was not to be trusted. to grab the door and propel herself ride to the Target Center so she could Press or log on to DRAGnet Ir .- ond her dog, her love of basketball When UHF folded, she hitched her quickly enough out of the door so it see her beloved Timberwolves play mation Service with your compqer nd her devotion to children. Per- wagon tothe travelingroadshow that would close. after we got tickets for her. Angry and modem (612.753.1943; 8-n-I; aps I should, but it wasn't thenature best described DRAGnet forthe next because she didn't get a chance to see ANSI emulation). , relationship. yearandahalf. Shenever gaveupon Most people might have given up how much her work and belief in

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