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July Edition

2008 Charlie Smith Award
Nomination Form

Front Page News ....

	Access to Central Corridor LRT stations a concern Few speak out on disabilities-related issues As planning for the Central Corridor light rail transit line continues, questions are being raised about the issue of accessibility to the station platforms ... read more about the concerns >
	What will become of our elders? “What’s going to happen to our elders?” That was my first thought when I learned that some grants that helped fund Minnesota’s 43 Living-at-Home/Block Nurse Programs... read more about the elders >

Access Press Columns

	Editor's column Tim Benjamin's column The economy sure has become the topic of conversations at all levels—from political circles to water cooler talk ... read more from the editor >
	William Henry Eustis History note In December 1860, when he was fifteen years old, William Henry Eustis fell at his home in northern New York State while carrying a pail of water. He hurt his hip ... read more about history >
	Web sightings Six web favorites from Silas F. Matthies What are your favorite video clips about disability? Each month, we showcase a handful of disability-related Web sites, video clips or news items... read more and view the sites >
	On the Virginity of Astronauts From the front row: Fringe Festival Every year at the Minnesota Fringe Festival, there are always a number of shows with intriguing titles and premises. This one, The Virginity of Astronauts, attracted my attention... read more of the theater review >
	Love is a Many-Splendored Thing From the front row web-only exclusive: Twin Cities Gay Men's Chorus; seen June 27, 2008 Love is possibly the most potent force outside Mother Nature that’s affected all of us one way or another, so this show’s title sums up the latest effort from the Twin Cities Gay Men’s Chorus ... read more about this web-only theater review >

More News ....

	Ten best and worst states for community services Minnesota, Wisconsin do well Minnesota cracked the top ten and Wisconsin got honorable mention in ADAPT’s ranking of the 2008 Ten Best and Worst States in the delivery of home and community services... read more about the best and worst >
	A more open election Changes will make Minnesota elections more accessible to disabled voters Making the election process more open to Minnesotans is the intent of changes Minnesota state lawmakers enacted in time for the 2008 election... read more about the election >

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