Access Denied at University of Houston
Student with Disability Sues Over Professor’s Right to Refuse Accommodation Disputes over accommodations for students with disabilities have become commonplace. […]
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Monthly Archives: September 2006
Still Parking in the Public Lot
Comedian Rises from St. Paul Roots to National Prominence Josh Blue, who recently won NBC’s talent-contest show, “Last Comic Standing,” […]
Editor’s Column – September 2006
This month I’ve been thinking about inspiration. In preparing to interview Josh Blue, I saw the usual press coverage about […]
Letters to the Editor – September 2006
Where’s the Respect? Dear Editor: As a PCA for two years, I also have a few things to say as […]
To “Miss Unattainable” 2006
From a Guy with a Disability in a Motorcycle Shirt If you think I look bad, you oughta see the […]
Does it Pay to Hobnob with Politicians?
When most people think of hobnobbing with politicians, they’re think high priced, formal fundraisers. More often than not, however, hobnobbing […]
People with Disabilities Face Unique Grief, Loss Issues
It is not generally understood or addressed by our society that people with disabilities experience more grief and loss on […]
Personal Empowerment not Enough
Courage Award Winner Seeks Social Change in His West African Homeland Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah of Ghana was recently presented with […]
A Bar, is a Bar, is a Bar. . . Or is it?
Dear Jane, We need to install grab bars in our shower. What do we need to be aware of? Art […]
Caregiver’s Corner
Caregivers are heroes of the elderly and disabled; they tirelessly work to help those limited in mobility. They may be […]
Disability or Ability? Two Minnesotans with Dyslexia
Even though dyslexia was first identified in the late 1800s, we are just starting to learn how it has impacted […]
The Story of my Swimmingly Successful Summer
Dear Access Press, Did you ever set a goal and run into so many obstacles that you thought about quitting? […]
