Achieve News

Jameson and Tom pose together at Achieve's Fall Fundraiser

Last in line, still

July 22, 2020 | Comments Off on Last in line, still

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…

Members of Dance At Your Own Risk stand outside Acheive's entrance with MOHR President and Training Specialist Joe Loskota who is holding the award in his hands

Achieve Band Receives Award

July 21, 2020 | Comments Off on Achieve Band Receives Award

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…

Action Alert!

June 17, 2020 | Comments Off on Action Alert!

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.…

Achieve Re-Opening Update

June 11, 2020 | Comments Off on Achieve Re-Opening Update

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 Plan to Re-Open

May 15, 2020 | Comments Off on Achieve’s Plan to Re-Open

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…

Action Alert! Contact Your Elected Officials!

April 16, 2020 | Comments Off on Action Alert! Contact Your Elected Officials!

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!…