Changes Ahead in Managed Care
The 2006 Minnesota Legislature adopted several significant changes for persons with disabilities who use Medical Assistance health coverage. The legislation, […]
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Monthly Archives: June 2006
Local Leader Receives Award
MN Work Incentives Connection Founder Honored On May 11th, Barb Smith of the Minnesota Work Incentives Connection received the Skip […]
Editor’s Column – June 2006
This month Access Press is looking at myasthenia gravis. When we first started talking about this disability we were not […]
Letter to the Editor – June 2006
To the Editor:I’m concerned regarding ongoing PCA Program changes that may disempower consumers and jeopardize their health and safety. Most […]
Breaking the Sound Barrier
Lisa sat quietly in the classroom not participating in conversations around her. Her teacher originally thought Lisa was shy, until […]
My Eyes are Open Now: Myasthenia Gravis
I was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis 22 years ago. My symptoms at that time were generalized muscle weakness, double vision, […]
Voting Equipment Ensured in All Townships
The 2006 legislative session began with controversial debates over several election bills. The most heated debates were fueled by issues […]
Service Dogs: Rules for Public Interaction
The relationship between master and dog guide is built on hard work and consistent training. My service animal was trained […]
Finding a “House Call” in the Twin Cities
Aids for daily living, adaptive equipment, assistive medical devices…three terms used to describe things that help you put your socks […]
A Fall From the Sky
Plane Crash Leads Local Man to Successful Career as Innovator/entrepreneur Slightly less than three years ago, Twin Cities native Mark […]
Bigger Doesn’t Always Mean Better
Dear Jane, I live alone in a small town-house. I have multiple sclerosis, and there are good days and bad […]
Local Athlete Named All-Tournament Basketball Player
Athlete Ben Kenyon was named to the All -Tournament Team at the 2006 National Wheelchair Basketball Tournament in March in […]
Local Nonprofit Serves Immigrants with Disabilities
In the last decade, the Twin Cities has become the defacto “capital” of the Somali community in North America. Minnesota […]
Rating George W. Bush’s Presidency
With the low approval ratings President Bush has had recently, Access Press thought it would be interesting to poll a […]
Is It Time for Social Security Reform?
Most people who try to get a social security case handled are aware that it can take anywhere from two […]
