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Honoring the legacy of Speaker Emerita Hortman and her husband, Mark

We mourn the tragic death of Minnesota Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, from a targeted attack last weekend. A candlelight vigil to honor them and to show support for their two children, Sophie and Colin, and other family members will take place Wednesday, June 18, from 8 – 9:30 p.m. on the steps of the State Capitol in St. Paul. Persons wishing to attend the vigil are asked to bring their own candles and to refrain from bringing any signs. The Capitol building will be closed to the public during the vigil.

We also remember and hope for the full recovery of victims Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, who remain hospitalized.

 

 

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Supporting Disability Service Providers

MOHR is the collective voice of its members - organizations providing employment and day supports to adults with disabilities throughout Minnesota. Together, we create an environment where service providers are empowered to fulfill their missions so that adults with disabilities across the state are able to lead connected and engaged lives.

  • We advocate for the resources needed to support inclusive experiences and meaningful lives for people with disabilities.
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  • At our conferences, we provide quality best practices training for both administrative and direct support professionals. These events also provide excellent networking opportunities with others in the field.
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  • Join with other disability service providers to share knowledge and resources to advance operational excellence and advocate for sustainable, forward-looking policies and practices.
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  • Member Organizations

    97

  • People and Families Supported

    17,000+

  • Minnesotans with Disabilities on Waiting Lists

    Over 3,000

  • Employees at Member Organizations

    9,000

  • Counties Supported

    All 87!

Supporting people with disabilities to lead connected and engaged lives.

MOHR News

June 17, 2025
byAnni Simons, Fredrikson Government Relations

The 2025 session was a challenging one for disability services. After five months of many legislative proposals and debates, legislators officially adjourned in the early morning hours of June 10th. In the end, MOHR and the broader disability services advocacy community were able to advocate against the passage of the most destabilizing proposals.

May 29, 2025

To our MOHR members, self-advocates, families, friends, and allies - thank you. Your voices, your persistence, and your courage throughout this year’s legislative session did not go unnoticed or unappreciated. In what proved to be a particularly challenging session, your commitment to advocating for people with disabilities and the professionals who support them was a powerful reminder of the strength and unity within our community.

May 28, 2025

Professionals from across Minnesota and beyond gathered in Waite Park, MN from May 19-21 for the 2025 MOHR Spring Training Conference—a powerful three-day experience filled with inspiration, education, and a strong sense of community. Held at the Park Event Center, this year’s theme, “Honoring the Past, Working in the Present, Embracing the Future,” set the tone for meaningful conversations and forward-thinking collaboration across the disability services sector.

May 24, 2025

Lori Schluttenhofer, CEO of Services for Opportunity Partners in Minnetonka, by multiple nomination, has been awarded the 2025 MOHR Inspire Award. The Inspire Award recognizes an outstanding individual whose leadership, dedication, and collaboration have meaningfully improved the lives of people with disabilities; who has made a lasting impact in the field of disability services; and who motivates others to take action in support of inclusion and equity.

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