One of Social Security’s major goals is to assist blind and disabled persons to become self-sufficient, particularly through employment. When disability benefits are stopped due to substantial work, which was…
Month: June 1991
The Governor's Arrogance - Carlson Dubbed “Reagan in a Gopher Suit”
New Governor Arne Carlson completed his demonstration of total disregard for his constituents on June 3rd by vetoing the Health Care Access Bill. We’ve got to admit that he is…
The First Year In Review - Win Some, Lose Some
July, 1990 ACCESSIBLE TRANSIT IS HERE The Metropolitan Transit Commission (MTC) and the Regional Transit Commission (RTB) announces lift equipped mainline buses will go into service this month on two…
Editor's Column - June 1991
A whole year has passed since the first issue of ACCESS PRESS came out. The year has gone by very quickly for me and I believe the paper is improving…
Physiatry, Post-Polio Concerns Addressed
Q: I have been a C-5 quadriplegic for two years. My regular doctor is a neurologist, but recently another quad told me I should have a physiatrist as my primary…
YMCA Moves Toward Full Integration
The Skyway/East YMCA is on the leading edge of accessibility. Historically, people with developmental disabilities were segregated from the rest of society – often institutionalized. Today, similar programs are available…