OUR STORIES

A woman with blond hair tied back is walking into her job as a hotel hostess.

Suzanne Sukalski

Suzanne Sukalski, also known as Sunshine Suzy, is a successful business owner and has been a breakfast hostess at a local hotel for more than 11 years. Suzy enjoys brightening the day of the guests and staff she interacts with, and she has inspired her coworkers to be kinder and….

A woman in a wheelchair with short brown hair and glasses is dressed as a Disney princess and is smiling at the camera. There are seven other princesses gathered around her, smiling at the camera.

Addie Loerzel

Addie Loerzel has been spreading joy since 2013 when she launched her first lemonade stand fundraiser for the Sunshine Foundation, which makes dreams come true for children with severe illnesses or conditions. Inspired by a Disney trip gifted by the foundation, Addie has raised over $85,000 through her cupcake stand,….

A cheerful woman in glasses, wearing a black shirt and green-themed St. Patrick's Day accessories, holds a brown and white dog wearing a 'Lucky Charm' bandana. They are both in front of a white paneled door, celebrating the festive occasion.

Karli Harguth

Programs that support housing and community building create access to the world in new ways for people with disabilities. “I have more of a social life now that I am living in a bigger city,” says Karli Harguth. Karli first moved into independent housing 13 years ago with support from….

Mary Ann

Single mom and professional Hawaiian dancer Mary Ann worked with The Arc Minnesota for a deposit for her apartment. Now that Mary Ann is in her own home, she is able to give back to her community. “Housing [advocacy] has always been very huge to me,” says Mary Ann. When….

A person with short hair is smiling at the camera, sitting in a wheelchair in front of a computer desk. They wear a grey T-shirt with a pattern of red and white dots. Behind them, a monitor displays a video game title screen, headphones rest on the desk, and various items are scattered around, suggesting a cozy, personal space.

Josh Straub

“When I went to take the GRE (Graduate Record Examinations), the facility was not prepared to handle someone with my challenges,” recalls Josh Straub. Josh is the founder of DAGER Systems, a non-profit journalism site that reviews games through the lens of accessibility. He is also currently a PhD student…..

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