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Objections to settlement are heard in federal court

by Jane McClure  A decision is expected soon on a federal lawsuit centered on living choices and the promises of […]
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New technology could expand transit access for blind, low-vision customers

Sheila Enerson stepped out of her home, boarded a Route 17 bus, transferred to the METRO Green Line at Nicollet […]
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2023 session provided transformational changes  

Minnesotans with disabilities had plenty to celebrate when the 2023 Minnesota Legislature gaveled to a close May 22. A wide […]

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Objections to settlement are heard in federal court

by Jane McClure  A decision is expected soon on a federal lawsuit centered on living choices and the promises of […]

Emergency’s end means changes 

The federal COVID-19 public health emergency declaration ended on May 11. But COVID-19 is still with us and is still […]

Get text messages about health insurance 

Minnesotans who have Medical Assistance or MinnesotaCare can now get text messages about renewing their health insurance.  The Minnesota Department […]

In a public health care program? Eligibility is being checked 

Minnesota has started verifying eligibility for people in public health care programs. Notices went to about 100,000 people who have Medical […]

Five PCA agencies are fined by Department of Labor 

As part of a compliance initiative, the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) found five personal care assistance (PCA) agencies […]

Minnesota firm wins Idaho case 

After a lengthy lawsuit, six families have settled their federal court claims against the state of Idaho for abuse, neglect […]

Public Affairs

2023 session provided transformational changes  

Minnesotans with disabilities had plenty to celebrate when the 2023 Minnesota Legislature gaveled to a close May 22. A wide […]

Emergency’s end means changes 

The federal COVID-19 public health emergency declaration ended on May 11. But COVID-19 is still with us and is still […]

Nursing homes, state academies, True Friends are winners in bonding 

As time ran out on the 2023 session, Minnesota legislators hammered together a $2.6 billion infrastructure and nursing home aid package. […]

Features

Vera Gammon, ‘Minnesota’s Helen Keller” was a very remarkable woman 

Every month has many disability-focused events – a day, a week, even the entire month. We mark Helen Keller Deaf […]

A tradition returns: Access Press announces 2023 Charlie Smith Award celebration  

A valued recognition for Minnesotans with disabilities is back. The Access Press Board of Directors is pleased to announce that the […]

MOHR Choice Awards salute outstanding service providers 

Eight Minnesota day and employment service organizations were honored this spring with the 2023 Minnesota Organization for Habilitation and Rehabilitation (MOHR) […]

The Arc Minnesota gives kudos to its many 2023 leaders 

The Arc Minnesota presented its 2023 Leader Awards as part of its annual conference in May. Individuals and organizations were feted […]

Pawsome Adventures offers training and support to southeastern Minnesota 

Pawsome Adventures is a new non-profit organization. It is focused on canine training and service dog assistance. Pawsome Adventures has a […]

Rise program marks 30 years

Rise, Inc.’s Minnesota Employment Center celebrates 30 years’ service in 2023. The program began because people referred to Rise’s Vocational Rehabilitation […]

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New technology could expand transit access for blind, low-vision customers

Sheila Enerson stepped out of her home, boarded a Route 17 bus, transferred to the METRO Green Line at Nicollet […]

Our catastrophic staffing shortage is the cloud hanging over everything 

“Fix the system, not me.” Of all of the signs displayed at a recent rally, that is the one that […]

Honoring the Olmstead Decision: A step toward independence 

Celebrate Olmstead Day with the Olmstead Implementation Office (OIO) on June 22! This year is the 24th anniversary of the […]

Success at capitol with closed captioning mandate gets a poetic response 

Editor’s note: Activist Sonny Wasilowski has worked for a long time on legislation requiring that closed captioning be mandated on televisions […]

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