Regina is taking a major step toward making play truly inclusive. City leaders have backed a proposal to invest $1 million in upgrading playgrounds so that every child—whether they walk, roll, or crawl—has a place to play within 800 metres of home.[...]
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Federal cuts leave North Dakota disability group ‘heartbroken’ after third of employees laid off
One of North Dakota’s most trusted disability support organizations is facing a crisis. The North Dakota Center for Persons with Disabilities, based at Minot State University, has lost a third of its staff following abrupt federal funding cuts. Projects that help newborns,[...]
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Layoffs Hit Minot State Disability Center Amid Federal Funding Cuts
Minot State is facing tough news this week as 23 employees at the North Dakota Center for Persons with Disabilities have been told their jobs are ending. The layoffs stem from federal cost-cutting — not local decisions — leaving university leadership with[...]
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City to allow more time for sidewalk snow removal
Minot property owners may soon find a little extra time after winter storms to manage their sidewalks. The City Council has approved an ordinance on first reading that extends the snow removal deadline from 24 hours to 72 hours. This change aims[...]
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How much would it cost for a municipality to shovel all the sidewalks?
We’ve been covering sidewalk accessibility this week on TheMinotVoice. Two stories, the City of Minot’s initial failure to timely clean sidewalks in their portfolio, and the follow-up comments from elected officials opened the thread. There’s more coverage to come; we’ve filed a[...]
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What would it look like if we really committed to #MakeMinotAccessible?
It’s one of those things that most of us take for granted — being able to go where we want, when we want, without logistics planning or concerns about how we’re going to get there. I’m talking about not having to worry[...]