May 2001 Issue
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Monthly Archives: May 2001
The Disability Community Loses a Friend
It’s hard to know where to begin the daunting task of describing the many facets of Charlie Smith and what […]
State Agencies to Reorganize: What Effect on Disability Programs?
In an attempt to address Minnesota’s labor shortage, the State Legislature is considering several bills that would reorganize some key […]
Welcome, New Access Press Editor Tim Benjamin!
Just one week before he died, Access Press founder, editor, and publisher Charlie Smith asked Tim Benjamin to take over […]
Hello Nicole – May 2001
Dear Nicole, I always end up having people tell me “God bless you”! What am I supposed to say to […]
The Last Place on Earth
Two years ago, Dr. Jerri Nielsen, the physician responsible for the health of the Amundsen-Scott research station at the South […]
Spring
Lent, Holy Week and Easter are often a time of reflection for people of particular religious beliefs and, coming as […]
Disability Services: Does One Size Fit All? Part 1 of 2
The current dialogue around the potential merging of services for people with disabilities, and particularly State Services for the Blind, […]
Portrait of an Editor
Charlie Smith dedicated his life to fighting for equality, dignity and justice for people with disabilities. He shared his time […]
Legislature Enters Home Stretch: Call Your Elected Representative
As this issue of Access Press goes to the printer, the Minnesota State Legislature is nearing final decisions on many […]
EEOC Settles ADA Genetic Bias Suit
First Commission Legal Action Challenging Workplace Genetic Testing under American’s with Disabilities Act WASHINGTON — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity […]
Arc Minnesota 2001 Awards Program
Arc Minnesota is accepting nominations for its 2001 Awards Program, to be held at Arc Minnesota’s annual state convention, November […]
Letters to the Editor – May 2001
Dear Editor: I really appreciate your legislative update. It seems to me that the legislative process really falls short of […]
Visitability Reaches the Minnesota Legislature
Under the strong and unyielding leadership of freshman legislator Senator Julie Sabo, the nationally acknowledged Visitability design standards were attached […]
United Way Honors Adrienne Mason
Adrienne Mason, a St. Paul Highland Park resident, was recognized as an Unsung Hero at United Way of Minneapolis Area’s […]
