Eric Stevens, CEO of Courage Center for the past six years, recently resigned his position in order to continue his life’s journey. He has been vital to the Center’s incorporation…
Day: December 10, 2004
New Comprehensive Disability Package
We have all seen it–some have even tried to stop it–but the reality is some people with disabilities in Minnesota have faced significant budget cuts and resulting changes in MinnesotaCare,…
Editor's Column - December 2004
Happy Holidays to all of you. It seems like just yesterday that we moved from 1999 to 2000, and now it’s 2005! Access Press has had a very good year.…
Congress Passes IDEA Reauthorization
The bill reduces red tape and frivolous lawsuits against schools and teachers, helping teachers focus on teaching, students on learning. Senator Norm Coleman announced that the United States Senate voted…
Medical Assistance for Employed Persons with Disabilities: An Important Work Incentive
Since 1999, through federal legislation called the Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act, Minnesota has offered a work incentive for individuals with disabilities who are employed. This optional…
Voting in 2004
The controversies surrounding the 2000 presidential election prompted passage in 2002 of the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), which, among its other provisions, requires that states make polling places and…