December 2001 Issue
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Monthly Archives: December 2001
AXIS Healthcare Up and Running
Since 1999 AXIS Healthcare has been operating its healthcare advocacy and coordination program for people with disabilities in the state […]
Farewell to Bill Dessert
Bill Dessert has been on the Board of Directors since 1997, shortly after Access Press received its nonprofit status. He […]
Editor’s Column – December 2001
Access Press wishes Happy Holidays to all of our readers! It’s hard to believe another year has passed. This year […]
Mayors-Elect and the Disability Community
On November 6, both Minneapolis and St. Paul elected new mayors. Access Press asked both Randy Kelly of St. Paul […]
Hello Nicole – December 2001
Dear Nicole, I have a 4-year-old son who is disabled, and have just had another baby who is disability-free. When […]
Another Awakening Event
It seems that the recent Star Tribune series, “Voiceless and Vulnerable,” has once again shown us that we can neither […]
Martial Arts for People with Disabilities
Courage. Concentration. Endurance. Honesty. Humility. Control of Power. Tension and Relaxation. Speed Control. These eight key concepts are part of […]
Accessible Taxis: A New Transit Alternative
The city of Minneapolis may be adding 40 new accessible vehicles to its taxi fleet. Yellow Cab and Airport/Town Taxi […]
Changes to Access Press Board of Directors
As of this month, Access Press has a brand new Board of Directors. Two of the current three members Margot […]
AgrAbility: A Report from Greater Minnesota
After a series of episodes including blackouts, dizzy spells, limited ability in his arm and leg, and seizure-like activity, John […]
Playing Hurt
One of the greatest myths that has existed around professional sports is that of the heroic athlete “playing hurt.” This […]
A Hiatus From Writing to Tackle A New Challenge
As I sit down to write this month’s column, I’m aware of experiencing conflicted feelings. I began writing this column […]
“Committed to Hadamar”
[Editor’s note: This is a commentary on the Hadamar exhibit, a depiction of the disability holocaust, which was introduced in […]
David Skilbred One Year Later
[Editor’s note: In October of 2000, David Skilbred was appointed Executive Director of the Minnesota State Council on Disability (MSCOD), […]
