MN STAR Program

08/20/2026

Today is the day! Please join us at 10 am.

Minnesota's Assistive Technology Act Program. Contact us for assistive technology information, demos

08/14/2026

Adapting Supports Over Time: Aging, Health Changes, and Higher Support Needs. 📅 Thursday, August 20, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM–12:00 PM CT

Explore how assistive technology can help people remain safe, connected, and independent as health, mobility, cognition, and support needs change over time.

Topics include aging in place, fall prevention, medication management, remote and cognitive supports, dementia-related technology, and transitions to higher levels of care.

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Minnesota's Assistive Technology Act Program. Contact us for assistive technology information, demos

07/13/2026

Minnesotans 60 years and older, take a few minutes to have your voice heard and complete this survey from the Minnesota Board on Aging!

Caregiving is a labor of love, but no one should have to do it completely alone. To the thousands of Minnesotans providing help to family, friends and neighbors: your dedication keeps our communities strong, but your well-being matters too. Preventing caregiver burnout is essential to keeping older adults safe and supported. Don't hesitate to reach out for respite care, legal services and education designed to give you a hand. Connect with caregiver support and local programs through Minnesota Aging Pathways, formerly the Senior LinkAge Line and the Minnesota Board on Aging.

06/30/2026

Thank you to those who attended our webinar: Building Independence: Transitioning into Adult Life. Here it is for those who could not attend!

06/23/2026

Join us Thursday, June 25th, 10 CST
Building Independence: Transitioning into Adult Life

The transition from school-age services into adulthood can be exciting, overwhelming, and full of uncertainty. Join the MN STAR Program and our partners to explore how assistive technology can support young adults with disabilities as they move into employment, post-secondary education, independent living, and community participation.

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06/23/2026

Join us this Thursday, June 25th, 10 am Central Standard Time for the first in our three-part series - "Tech for Transition". This Thursday's session is titled "Building Independence: Transitioning into Adult Life".
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06/15/2026

Our July newsletter hit inboxes a little early so we could promote some awesome events! Check it out!

Constellations Newsletter July 2026 Minnesota Department of Administration sent this bulletin at 06/15/2026 11:18 AM CDT Constellations Newsletter July 2026 We publish our Constellations newsletter to share ways that Assistive Technology can be life-changing for people with disabilities and raise aw...

06/09/2026

The Trailblazer newsletter from Minnesota State Parks and Trails spent this month's issue highlighting accessible options in our state parks! Check it out:

Adventure for All ♿ Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. June 2026 📷: Handcyclist, Mason Branstrator, rides a trail at St. Croix State Park. Adventure for All ♿ Minnesota's outdoors are for everyone. In this issue, we're taking a closer look at some of the tools, experien...

05/21/2026

Today is Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) — a day dedicated to talking, thinking, and learning about digital access and inclusion for the more than one billion people worldwide living with disabilities.

Accessibility isn’t just about compliance — it’s about connection, opportunity, and equity. When websites, apps, documents, videos, and technology are designed to be accessible, everyone benefits.

At Minnesota STAR, we believe assistive technology and accessible design help create communities where all people can fully participate, communicate, learn, work, and thrive.

This GAAD, take a moment to:
✅ Add captions to videos
✅ Check color contrast and readability
✅ Use alt text for images
✅ Make documents screen-reader friendly
✅ Ask people with disabilities about their experiences

Small changes can make a big difference.

04/23/2026

In honor of National Assistive Technology Awareness Day, our partners at the Minnesota Board on Aging remind us:

As Minnesota’s older population continues to grow rapidly, the need for greater awareness and access to assistive devices becomes increasingly urgent. Assistive technology plays a vital role in helping older adults and their caregivers maintain their independence, enabling them to live safely in their own homes and remain active within their communities.

Through its statewide, free information and assistance service, Minnesota Aging Pathways—offered by the Minnesota Board on Aging—provides older Minnesotans and their caregivers with fast, reliable access to comprehensive resources on assistive technology.

Minnesota Aging Pathways
800-333-2433