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Minnesotans with disabilities say state’s proposed budget cuts would ‘bring us backward’
Advocates and providers are pushing back against Gov. Tim Walz’s proposed disability service changes and remain wary of potential federal...

Feb 1
In Case You Missed It: Waiver Reimagine Strategic Planning Session
DiVA Stands Against Proposed Budget Cuts Affecting Disability Services. The Governor has issued his proposed budget cuts for people with...


Jun 3, 2024
Our Concerns with Disability Funding is Front Page Story
Disability Voice Advocates (DiVA), a program of Elder Voice Advocates (EVA), raise grave concerns about a proposed change to the funding...


Apr 3, 2024
Looming Threat of Forcing Institutionalization by Waiver Reimagine
SF 4733 EVA is focused on the threat form the MN Department of Human Services' plan to reconfigure the Waiver Reimagine program. This...


Apr 3, 2024
Requesting Legislative Audit of Guardianship of Adults
Legislators hold the power to select four out of ten critical topics for evaluation by the Office of the Legislative Auditor (OLA). Among...


Apr 3, 2024
Urgent Need to Protect Those Under Guardianship – HF 3483/SF 3438
2024 Legislative Priorities Urgent Need to Protect Those Under Guardianship – HF 3483/SF 3438 Guardians are immune from liability based...

Mar 24, 2024
Limit Guardian Immunity from Wrongdoing
Urgent Need To Protect Those Under Guardianship – HF3483/SF3438 Guardians are immune from liability based on new court interpretation....

Mar 24, 2024
Public Policy Advocacy 2024: Waiver Reimagine Inequities
Urgent Need to Prevent Budget Reduction for Those Living in their Home DiVA is working to raise awareness of the inequities of Waiver...

Mar 24, 2024
Elder Voice Creates Disability Voice Advocates (DiVA)
Elder Voice Advocates (EVA) recognizes the interconnectedness of issues facing both elderly individuals and those with disabilities. The...

Apr 4, 2023
Minnesota woman wins legal victory in bid to free herself from guardianship
Board member, Misti Okerlund, wins significant case in defense of a woman with disabilities who was be subjected to guardianship abuse....

Feb 5, 2023
Who Guards Against Guardianship Law?
Guardianship abuse is rampant and must be reformed. This negatively impacts elders, people with disabilities and their families just...
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