Show and sell
U of M art exhibit promotes artists with disabilities Tired of the drab walls of your place of employment? Turn […]
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Monthly Archives: March 2008
Redefining American concepts of beauty
Local writer Tiffiny Carlson on looks, love and dating Tiffiny Carlson represents an old Minnesota stereotype: blond, tall, and athletic. […]
Checks coming, but…
Are you eligible for the ‘economic stimulus’ payment? In a few weeks, Congress will be sending people money as a […]
The Welsch Case, 1972
Expert testimony spelled doom for Minnesota institutions Thirty-five years ago this week three national experts on habilitation of persons with […]
Open letter to a friend with depression
Dear Friend, I got a message that you were struggling and I wanted to let you know that I’m holding […]
Peer Gynt
Guthrie Theater: Seen Feb.15th Editor’s note: Access Press is pleased to welcome author and playwright Raymond Luczak as our new […]
Across the aisle – Respect for life is also a disability issue
It’s pretty clear that in many disability organizations the D-word is thumbs up and the R-word is the opposite. In […]
Being dumped in Florida
Thoughts on police officer’s horrific act toward man with quadriplegia Most Americans expect our police to represent all that is […]
Abortion call decried
Below is the National Down Syndrome Congress’ response to comments made by Professor Albert Harris, as reported by several media […]
10 things to keep in mind
Healthy intimate relationships for people with developmental disabilities 1. Just like everyone else, people with developmental disabilities are sexual beings […]
Nelson-Pallmeyer seeks disability input
DFL candidate for US Senate hosts listening session roundtable As delegates prepare to gather at Senate district conventions, at least […]
Frustrated? Start a business
Medical supplier a fountain of great service, satisfied employees Studying to be a nurse and supporting herself as a PCA, […]
Understanding the causes and effects of brain injury
For twenty-four years, the Brain Injury Association of Minnesota has worked to enhance the lives of those living with the […]
An artist’s experience
In one second, artist Jean Zera’s world was altered Jean Zera’s life changed in January of 2005. “It was dark […]
Perseverance pays off
Marshall High grads set up U of M scholarship endowment for students with disabilities Harvey Johnson is a man of […]
