November 2023

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Access improvements are among bonding requests

by Jane McClure  The wheels are turning toward the start of Minnesota’s 2024 legislative session. The session starts at noon […]
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Plan ahead and avoid dangers of wintertime weather

Winter can be an isolating and potentially dangerous time for Minnesotans with disabilities. Before the snow flies, make plans for needs […]
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Focus on Long COVID Resources

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Plan ahead and avoid dangers of wintertime weather

Winter can be an isolating and potentially dangerous time for Minnesotans with disabilities. Before the snow flies, make plans for needs […]

Focus on Long COVID Resources

Gary is a retired university professor, with a distinguished career teaching English. He was admired by students. An academic award is […]

Be safe and warm this winter with heating resources and energy tips

The onset of winter weather brings changes and challenges for Minnesotans with disabilities. Be prepared and stay safe, whether at home […]

Stay safe, warm at home

It may be cozy to be at home during a winter storm, watching snowflakes hit the windows. Without preparation, winter […]

Jenkins discusses multiple sclerosis

Minneapolis City Council President Andrea Jenkins is publicly speaking about her diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. Jenkins, who is in the midst […]

DHS changes underway

Four different state agencies currently oversee programs for young children in Minnesota: the Department of Human Services, Department of Education, Department […]

Public Affairs

Access improvements are among bonding requests

by Jane McClure  The wheels are turning toward the start of Minnesota’s 2024 legislative session. The session starts at noon […]

Features

Curb cuts and ramps cleared way for better accessibility

This issue of Access Press includes a guide to winter safety, with one focus on snow removal and shoveling. People […]

Be safe and warm this winter with heating resources and energy tips

The onset of winter weather brings changes and challenges for Minnesotans with disabilities. Be prepared and stay safe, whether at home […]

East Range DAC leader Harkonen to take the helm for MOHR

Robin Harkonen, executive director of the East Range DAC, is the new president of the Minnesota Organization for Habilitation and Rehabilitation […]

Lentz dedicated to community

Deborah “Debbie” Lentz led a life of service to deaf and deafblind Minnesotans. Lentz died earlier in July after a […]

Hanson a longtime leader

James “Jim” or “Jimmie” Hanson led a life of service to Minnesotans with disabilities. Hanson died in September due to respiratory […]

Red Wing resident Bale celebrates 50-year anniversary with ProAct

Red Wing resident Larry Bale was honored in October by ProAct, Inc., a non-profit providing in-center, virtual and community-based services […]

Commentary

Assisted living building sales, changes a sign of worrisome trend

Assisted living facilities have long been a viable housing option for disabled people who don’t need the level of care […]

Your support is needed to keep Access Press alive and thriving

Dear Readers,  As we approached November 3 and the Access Press dinner, I thought (and continue to think) about our […]

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