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By: Tom Weaver, Achieve CEO I was so encouraged to see Kirsten Swanson and KSTP’s investigative series entitled “Last in Line”, which clearly exposed the way the state has neglected the needs of people with disabilities, and I was hopeful that state policymakers would finally get the message. However, that hope quickly turned to despair…
Achieve Services’ resident band – Dance At Your Own Risk (DAYOR) – is a recipient of a 2020 Life Enrichment Award from The Minnesota Organization for Habilitation and Rehabilitation (MOHR) The award was presented by MOHR President Julie Johnson outside of Achieve on Monday. DAYOR was formed in 2013. After doing some research, Training Specialist…
Thank you for all your advocacy efforts to date helping to push for some form of financial relief to help avoid long term closures of employment and day services for adults with disabilities. We are asking you to reach out again as we near the end of the current Special Session at the Minnesota Legislature.…
Under the guidance of DHS, Achieve welcomed back a small group of participants this week. This is phase 1, and we will continue to prioritize the health and safety of our participants and staff while following what is allowable by DHS and the Governor. As participants get ready to return to Achieve, please read our…
Achieve’s senior staff has been working hard to make sure we have a plan in place for folks to safely return to Achieve. To ensure a safe workplace that allows for social distancing, we will be inviting participants back in phases once our plan to reopen has been approved by the Department of Human Services…
Sen. Jim Abeler and Sen. John Hoffman are fighting tirelessly to pass legislation to cover the fixed costs incurred by Achieve and other DT&H programs while our services are suspended due to the Coronavirus. But they cannot do it alone – we need to urge other legislators to support the efforts of Abeler and Hoffman!…
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Recent Happenings at Achieve
Participants in Area Red each painted their own birdhouse and hung them up in the backyard garden space. It's fun seeing the creative colors and themes! 😊
Today Afton worked at Holiday Stationstores for her first time. When asked how it went she said, "I do love it! I cleaned, swept parking lot, replaced garbage bags, dusted, and front faced the cooler. I like the job. The staff [from Achieve & Holiday] are very sweet and kind." Great job Afton!
![Today Afton worked at Holiday Stationstores for her first time. When asked how it went she said, I do love it! I cleaned, swept parking lot, replaced garbage bags, dusted, and front faced the cooler. I like the job. The staff [from Achieve & Holiday] are very sweet and kind. Great job Afton!](https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/452916590_909212051250096_2670133194416347352_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_p720x720&_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=127cfc&_nc_ohc=M6QczR0oV48Q7kNvgFZOeeU&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&edm=AKIiGfEEAAAA&oh=00_AYD_8pMgpiVFpllCUJrFPZhi0TJGFo9C-FS9uvBsjdDhmw&oe=66AA0198)
Join us as we celebrate Ralph Vossberg as he retires after 37 dedicated years working at Achieve. We will be hosting a retirement celebration open house on Thursday, August 8th from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. in Conference Room A. Swing by when it works for you and enjoy dessert and light refreshments. Please RSVP by Friday, August 2nd by commenting on this post or emailing our [email protected] email. We hope you can join us in celebrating Ralph's great career at Achieve! 😊
We had a lot of fun at the Couillard Family Bean Bags Tournament Fundraiser yesterday! It was the first time the tournament was held inside and it was just as great as ever. A HUGE thank you to the Couillard family for organizing the tournament fundraiser and having the proceeds benefit Achieve. And thank you to all who played, attended, volunteered and/or supported the tournament. 😊
**Location update for the Bean Bags Tournament** Due to the rain, this afternoon's bean bags tournament has been moved to Wilshire Park Elementary School in St. Anthony (3600 Highcrest Rd NE, St. Anthony, MN 55418). Please enter in door #9, it says "Activities Entry" on it.
Wilshire Park Elementary School · 3600 Highcrest Rd NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418
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