March 2001 – Read the full issue here! (.pdf format)
Month: March 2001
Supreme Court Limits ADA: No Federal Suits for Monetary Damages
On Wednesday, February 21, 2001, the United States Supreme Court held, in “University of Alabama Board of Trustees vs. Garrett,” that state employees cannot sue their states for monetary damages…
Update: Minnesota Legislature 2001
As a follow-up to last month?s brief response to the impact of Governor Jesse Ventura?s 2001 budget proposal, Access Press presents the following very brief update on legislative activities, based…
Access the Outdoors
In the October 10, 2000 issue of Access Press, Dennis Stauffer reported on a new DNR Web Directory for People with Disabilities. Recently, DNR has expanded the page, featuring new…
Editor's Column - March 2001
I know a number of people have been worried and concerned about my health. I do believe that the positive energy created by readers has had a positive effect. Thank…
A Day in the Life of an Advocate
Being an advocate isn’t that glamorous. It’s never one of those occupations students identify as what they want to be when they grow up. Most advocates would say they didn’t…