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Tim Kasemodel of Wayzata Receives Arc's
'Changing Policies' Change Maker Award
May 2, 2008
ST. PAUL – Arc Greater Twin Cities will present its “Changing
Policies” Change Maker Award to Tim Kasemodel of Wayzata at its Annual Meeting
May 6 at General Mills’ Conference Center.
Arc’s Change Maker Awards recognize individuals or organizations for making a
difference for children and adults with intellectual and developmental
disabilities and their families. They reflect Arc’s tag line, “Changing
Attitudes. Changing Policies. Changing Lives.” The “Changing Policies” category
recognizes persons whose efforts have resulted in systems and policy changes
that benefit individuals with disabilities and their families.
Kasemodel is being honored for his extraordinary efforts to educate the public
about the effects of mercury, especially in vaccines. He has advocated
tirelessly for legislation supporting mercury-free vaccines and has been
instrumental in raising awareness of this issue as a volunteer with Arc and
other organizations. His outstanding commitment to this issue is helping
prevent disabilities that have been linked to chemical exposure.
Also receiving the “Changing Policies” Award are Milt Conrath, recently retired
deputy director of Dakota County Social Services, and Christa Laird of
Minneapolis.
Arc Greater Twin Cities is a nonprofit agency serving the many needs of people
with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.
Established in 1946, Arc has been changing attitudes, changing policies and
changing lives for more than 60 years. Arc helps individuals and families
address issues that span the lifetime, including early intervention, education,
transition to adulthood, health care, housing, employment, guardianship and
more. For more information and volunteer opportunities, call Arc at (952)
920-0855 or visit www.arcgreatertwincities.org.