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Udac would like to extend a special thank you to Minnesota Coaches Bus Company for generously providing a bus and driver to transport Udac clients to the Minnesota Twins game on June 6, 2026. Your support made this experience possible, and we truly appreciate your continued partnership and commitment to our community.

Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Duluth, MN

Location:
Duluth City Hall

The Minnesota tour officially kicks off in Duluth, where the Flame of Hope begins its journey at the US Coast Guard Station. The torch winds through the city for a community ceremony at Duluth City Hall, bringing together local leaders and supporters before finishing a spectacular first day of the state leg at Bayfront Festival Park overlooking Lake Superior.

Ceremony Time: 11:25 AM CDT

Law Enforcement Torch Run On foot, by road, and across water, law enforcement and athletes unite on the Road to Minnesota

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Thank You, Diane Holliday-Welsh!

Udac would like to recognize and thank Diane Holliday-Welsh a valued member of our Board of Directors, for her generous donation in support of the individuals who attended the recent Minnesota Twins game.
Her contribution helped make this memorable experience possible and supported the continued impact of our Ambassadors for Respect program.

We are grateful for Diane’s ongoing commitment to Udac and the people we serve.

Thank You, Kim Brody!

Udac would like to recognize and thank Kim Brody, a valued member of our Board of Directors, for her generous donation in support of the individuals who attended the recent Minnesota Twins game.
Her contribution helped make this memorable experience possible and supported the continued impact of our Ambassadors for Respect program.

We are grateful for Kim’s ongoing commitment to Udac and the people we serve.

Thank You, Team Udac!

We’d like to recognize and thank our staff—Megan, Ryan, Willie, Lisa, and Wendy—for supporting individuals served by Udac at the recent Minnesota Twins game.
This special experience was made possible through the generous Donations of Udac Board Members and PeaceMaker Minnesota in support of our Ambassadors for Respect program, which promotes inclusion, self-advocacy, and bullying prevention in our community.

We also extend our sincere thanks to Minnesota Coaches for providing the bus and driver to safely transport everyone to and from the game. Your support helped make this opportunity possible.

Thank you to all involved for helping create a positive and memorable experience for the people we serve.

Udac was proud to have a strong presence at the Minnesota Organization for Habilitation and Rehabilitation, MOHR Conference this year, participating in three separate presentations highlighting innovation with the Udac Internship and our Socially Assistive Robot; Nao, community inclusion, and the future of disability services.
We are also excited to celebrate Karen Herman, who was honored with the MOHR Inspire Award—a well-deserved recognition of her leadership and vision.
The feedback from fellow providers said it all:
💬 “Are you going to come and teach your program to our employees?”
💬 “How is it that all the smart people are working at Udac?”

We’re grateful for the opportunity to share our work and collaborate with partners across the state who are equally committed to advancing opportunities and outcomes.

Great connections start with great conversations!

Ann and Molly recently reconnected at the St. Louis County Health and Human Services Conference in Duluth—years after first crossing paths. Molly Gilbert, Director of Business Development at Vinland National Center, captured the moment perfectly in Independence, Vinland’s publication:

“One of the best things about the St. Louis County Health and Human Services Conference is learning how organizations are making an impact in our community.”

It was pure chance (or maybe not!) that brought Ann Dahl, Udac’s Director of Operations, and Molly Gilbert together again—but their conversation quickly revealed something meaningful. They discovered how closely Udac and Vinland align in their missions, often even supporting the same individuals.

And the connection didn’t end there. Molly later joined Udac staff to present a CEU session, continuing the exchange of knowledge and strengthening the partnership.

This is what collaboration looks like—sharing expertise, building relationships, and working together to better serve our communities.

Talent Spotlight

We’re excited to celebrate Trevor’s growth and advancement at Essentia Health! Wanting to take on a new challenge, Trevor stepped into conducting Patient Satisfaction Surveys for Food Service. In just one day of completing surveys in person using an iPad, more responses were collected than in the entire previous quarter. Trevor quickly mastered his brief introduction and visual rating scale and, by the end of the day, was completing surveys independently—a great example of how the right opportunity leads to real impact.

The Udac Personal Growth Model and a dedicated Career Coach can help you find the life you want.
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