Access to Central Corridor LRT stations a concern
Few speak out on disabilities-related issues As planning for the Central Corridor light rail transit line continues, questions are being […]
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Daily Archives: July 10, 2008
What will become of our elders?
“What’s going to happen to our elders?” That was my first thought when I learned that some grants that helped […]
Editor’s Column – July 2008
The economy sure has become the topic of conversations at all levels—from political circles to water cooler talk. Brigette Menger-Anderson, […]
William Henry Eustis – He gave money, land and his time
In December 1860, when he was fifteen years old, William Henry Eustis fell at his home in northern New York […]
On the Virginity of Astronauts
Every year at the Minnesota Fringe Festival, there are always a number of shows with intriguing titles and premises. This […]
Love is a Many-Splendored Thing
Twin Cities Gay Men’s Chorus; seen June 27, 2008 Love is possibly the most potent force outside Mother Nature that’s […]
Ten best and worst states for community services
Minnesota cracked the top ten and Wisconsin got honorable mention in ADAPT’s ranking of the 2008 Ten Best and Worst […]
Major changes proposed – Goodbye Full Accessibility
In 1990, the disability community, Congress, state officials and businesses made numerous compromises to pass the ADA. Despite compromises, then-President […]
Minnesota campaign ads get captioning makeover
On the Internet, on TV, on the radio – candidates running for state office have for years competed for as […]
Women are winners
Changing face of sports highlights more opportunities as well as challenges Can a quadriplegic woman sail solo across the English […]
A Showcase of Ability, Athlete First
A History of the Paralympic Movement, reviewed by Chuck Campbell A Showcase of Ability, Athlete First traces the development of […]
Thoughts from my recent visit
Paralympics poised to open minds and doors in China When I lived in Shenyang 25 years ago, it was the […]
Bjerkesett honored
Years of helping are recognized by friends and peers During a long career as a champion for the disability community, […]
Lost & found . . . a search for Keith Kennedy
Man with autism survives week in wilderness It is always frightening to have a loved one missing in the wilderness, […]
St. Paul releases report
Equal access for women, minorities and maybe even people with disabilities Improving equal access to St. Paul’s economic opportunities for […]
