For hundreds of Minnesotans, the wait for disability services is over
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State reforms cleared the way for hundreds of families to get assistance
The number of Minnesotans with disabilities who endure prolonged waits for crucial social services has fallen sharply in recent months, as the state removes long-standing barriers to families most in need of assistance.
Garrett Edberg, a 12-year-old, with autism and multiple cognitive disabilities, has been on the waiver waiting list for 7 years. Here, Wednesday, Sept. 16, in Elk River, MN