2004 Elections
T’was days after elections, not a recount in sight. What will happen now? This is our plight. Alas, the voting […]
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Monthly Archives: November 2004
Rick Cardenas – Charlie Smith Award Winner
On November 5, 2004, the Access Press board, staff, and about 100 friends gathered to honor one of the pioneers […]
Editor’s Column – November 2004
The State Counsil on Disability and the Minnesota Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities is putting on its 12 annual legislative […]
Making a Difference
Mr. Olegario “Ollie” D. Cantos VII recently visited the Twin Cities and spoke passionately about disability awareness and mentoring for […]
Letters to the Editor – November 2004
Dear Editor, I was recently informed that the University Minnesota Occupational Therapy Program will no longer be accepting students; a […]
Christopher Reeve: 1952-2004
Many sports and entertainment industry stars have been affected by Spinal Cord Injury (SCI). Undoubtedly the most visible of these, […]
Ron Franke: Finding his Way Home
How Ucare Complete Integrates Care for People with Disabilities For more than 20 years, Ron Franke of Hopkins has lived […]
TBI on the Rise in the Military
Chances are you have seen the signs in your own neighborhood – “Support Our Troops.” This message takes on new […]
Rural Independent Living Conference
Southwestern Center for Independent Living (SWCIL) Executive Director, Mr. Steve Thovson, was recently awarded the Earl Walden Award for Outstanding […]
Handheld Text Devices Helping Hearing Impaired
Cell phones, computers and email – it seems like everyone is using them today. Yes, everyone. People who are deaf […]
Looking Forward…
Whether or not you agree with Christopher Reeve’s agenda, the disability community did lose a great advocate in October. His […]
Medtronic Receives Secretary Recognition Award
Citing its commitment to the comprehensive and long-term employment of persons with disabilities, the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human […]
Fairview Diversity Initiative Improves Workplace and Health Care Provided
At Fairview Health Services, diversity is more than a buzzword. It cuts to the essence of how Fairview provides care […]
Friends: For a Reason, a Season, or a Lifetime
Author: Anonymous People come into your life for a Reason, a Season, or a Lifetime. When you know which one […]
Disability Awareness Month at Northwestern College
Northwestern College hosted its annual celebration in honor of Disabilities Awareness Month. This year’s theme was “From Survivor to Servant.” […]
