Living with Disabilities

The state reported the Glacier Ice House employee was one of several laid off during their disability leave. But while others were allowed to move to open positions, this employee was not.

The agreement follows a human rights investigation that found Lyft drivers canceled multiple rides for Tori Andres, a blind student who travels with a service dog.

Heidi and Kari discuss goMARTI with Lisa Arnold, Myrna Peterson, and Tammy Meehan Russell. goMarti is a self-driving car pilot program running now in Grand Rapids. Together, they discuss the need for this program, how it came to be, and how it works. Enjoy!

“Finding forward is different for every person who is dealing with a disability. What’s important is finding out how you can live your life in a brand new way.”

“Finding forward is different for every person who is dealing with a disability. What’s important is finding out how you can live your life in a brand new way.”

Minnesota Diversified Industries is a local non-profit manufacturer. Their mission is to serve people with disabilities by offering inclusive employment…