October 17, 2024
Together We Can
Together We Can By Sandi Gerdes, Executive Director “Our joint conviction is that much, much more is possible than people ordinarily think.” — Rosamund Stone Zander, The Art of Possibility It’s so easy to constrict ourselves. It’s easy to believe that what the world tells us is possible, is indeed… Read More
February 15, 2024
Possibility. Courage. Focus. Will. Hope Ignited.
We need our partners along for the journey – and we thank you, in advance, for continuing the journey with us. Read More
January 10, 2024
Care and Inclusion: Special Needs Group Homes
Care and Inclusion: Special Needs Group Homes At Laura Baker Services Association (LBSA), we believe that every individual deserves to live in a place where they can thrive, feel safe and be embraced by a community that values them. As dedicated spaces that nurture, empower and celebrate the unique abilities… Read More
January 3, 2024
Navigating Dual Challenges: Addressing the Common Concurrence of IDD and Mental Health Conditions
Martha W. Lantz, MSW, MBA, has been working with LBSA to develop behavioral health services for those with IDD and mental health conditions. Read More
December 14, 2023
Finding the Right Group Home for Your Loved One
Transitioning your loved one with IDD to a group home can be difficult. Individual needs can vary, so it's important to find one that fits their needs. Read More
November 15, 2023
Hope Ignited
We look forward with hope and anticipation to striding purposefully into our next century! Together we can, and we do, and we will. Read More
October 18, 2023
NIH Designates People with Disabilities as a Population with Health Disparities
A health disparity designation helps to encourage research specific to the health issues and unmet health needs of these populations. Read More
October 11, 2023
ABA Practices and Positive Reinforcement
Positive reinforcement is one of the foundational components of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services. Read More
September 25, 2023
TEFRA is No Longer a Burden to Special Needs Families in Minnesota
Effective July 1, 2023, parents in Minnesota are no longer required to pay a Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA) fee. Read More
September 13, 2023
Assistance for an Overlooked Population
Understanding behavioral challenges means looking at every aspect of the person and their environment to determine what might be contributing. At LBSA, we look at all potential challenges to determine where and how we can teach and intervene. Read More