June 2000 – Read the full issue here! (.pdf format)
Day: June 10, 2000
A Decade in Review
It’s hard for me to believe that 10 years have passed since the creation of Access Press. In January of 1990, my father and a good family friend, Michael Sheehan…
Darlene Morse Remembered
Darlene E. Morse, a prominent disabled activist, died on Saturday, May 27 after a short hospitalization. She lived for about 15 years at Galtier Plaza in downtown St. Paul until…
Cliff Poetz to Receive Kennedy Award
The Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation has selected Cliff Poetz to receive their Self-Empowerment Award for his pioneering efforts to promote self-advocacy among people with mental retardation. The Self-Empowerment Award…
Editor's Column - June 2000
Access Press has reached a milestone, 10 years of publishing. Our success is due largely to the loyalty of our readers and the support of the disability community. Our anniversary…
2000 Legsalative Session in Review
The Minnesota State legislative session for 2000 ended on May 17th. It was the longest session in the states history for a non-budget year. Throughout the session, people with disabilities,…