I am so excited and so honored to embark my new journey in Minnesota. I am leading the Olmstead Plan Implementation office! What an amazing opportunity! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 7, 2014 Contact: Matt Swenson 651-201-3445 office 763-464-0042 cell [email protected] STATE of MINNESOTA Office of Governor Mark Dayton and Lt. Governor Yvonne Prettner Solon Minnesota hires director to lead Olmstead Plan implementation Dr. Darlene Zangara will lead efforts to better integrate services for people with disabilities SAINT PAUL, MN – Today, the State of Minnesota announced that Dr. Darlene Zangara will lead the state’s Olmstead Plan Implementation Office. Last fall, Minnesota released a plan to help ensure that people with disabilities are able to live, work and enjoy life in the most integrated setting desired. As director, Zangara is charged with implementing the plan and improving the way Minnesota provides services and support to people with disabilities. “Dr. Darlene Zangara is an excellent choice to lead Minnesota’s Olmstead Implementation Office. With decades of experience, Dr. Zangara has worked with people with disabilities extensively,” said Lt. Governor Yvonne Prettner Solon. “I am confident that with Dr. Zangara leading the office, Minnesota will be able to effectively and efficiently implement the Olmstead Plan that was developed last year.” As the state’s new Olmstead director, Dr. Zangara will support state agencies and the Olmstead subcabinet as they work to implement the plan across Minnesota. In her role, she also will directly oversee several key projects. “I am deeply humbled and honored to support the Minnesotas Olmstead Implementation Office. I am looking forward to engaging Minnesota in this groundbreaking transformative plan in creating a stronger culture of empowerment, integration and inclusion for all Minnesotans,” said Dr. Zangara. Most recently, Dr. Zangara founded, Leveraging Your Voice, a consulting company dedicated to serving marginalized leaders and organizations. She also has worked with Communication Services for the Deaf (CSD) and headed the Ohio Resource Center on Deafness and served on numerous boards and commissions and as adjunct faculty member at several colleges and universities. Dr. Zangara has a doctorate from Antioch University, a Masters degree from Gallaudet University and a Bachelors Degree in Education from Bowling Green State University. More on Minnesota’s Olmstead Plan: Minnesota’s Olmstead Plan recognizes that individuals with disabilities want choices in where they live, where they work or go to school, and how they participate in community life. The Olmstead Plan details how the state will move forward with a review of policies and procedures. The plan also identifies and addresses barriers to full integration that people with disabilities face. And to ensure progress is made, the plan specifies goals and timeframes to measure progress. Find out more about Minnesota’s Olmstead Plan here. Office of the Governor, Communications Department 130 State Capitol, St. Paul, MN 55155 T: 651-201-3400 | E: [email protected]
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