Feeling at home in Europe
ACT presents its history exhibit at the European Council in Strasbourg Last month I went to France to talk disability […]
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Monthly Archives: November 2008
Rewriting History
The significance of the ADA Amendments Act cannot be underestimated The ADA Amendment Act (ADAAA) becomes effective Jan. 1, 2009, […]
Innovative positioning
In the early 1960s, Marilyn Blom, the first occupational therapist employed at Faribault State Hospital, fabricated a seating harness for […]
Pete Feigal is 2008 Charlie Smith Award winner
Access Press is please to announce that long time columnist and nationally recognized speaker Pete Feigal is the 2008 Charlie […]
Editor’s Column – November 2008
Whether Barack Obama was your choice or not, he is our 44th president and I hope you join me in […]
Boy, therapist still inspire each other
Marilyn Blom of Grass Valley, Calif. and Richard Brown of St. Louis Park have two things in common. They both […]
A crime of bias against a vulnerable adult
Attack on Justin Hamilton has provoked outrage, as well as community support Lakeville resident Juttin Hamilton’s life has been forever […]
News about those who are involved in our community
Minnesota State Council on Disability The Minnesota State Council on Disability honored several groups and individuals at its 2008 Awards […]
Disabled member finally moves into a home of his own
Care coordination reaches much farther than medical needs Imagine suffering from muscular dystrophy and experiencing increasingly deteriorating mobility as the […]
She has the title to prove she can do it
No one knew pageant competition could be a form of speech and physical therapy Alexandra Schmitt is proof that girls […]
Open Doors Open Hearts:
Effort to improve circumstances for people with disabilities after prison and treatment Mental illness is a common struggle for many […]
Something unexpected – Pregnancy Journal #3
Five months along and pink is not an option for the nursery For the last five months now, I have […]
Are playgrounds in your community accessible?
Contact local officials and get the fun started Does your community need new play equipment that is accessible to children […]
Let’s play!
REPRINTED FROM THE REPUBLICAN EAGLE Universal playground provides access for all who visit Red Wing’s Colvill Park Last year two […]
All Play First Fridays
A time for families and children to learn and play in a welcoming, accessible environment Children with disabilities and their […]
