Only $2 million eyed
Department of Justice complaint outlines need for spending on accessibility The Minnesota Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (MN-CCD) has filed […]
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Monthly Archives: May 2009
Cuts to health and human services programs
Disabled Minnesotans and advocacy groups may remember the 2009 session of the Minnesota Legislature as one of the most difficult they have seen.
Conference committees were working on House, Senate and gubernatorial proposals as Access Press went to press.
More Social Security Disability applicants seek representation
The Social Security application process is complicated and difficult to go through. Social Security disability applicants can see benefits when […]
Editor’s Column – May 2009
With all the concern about cuts to state-funded direct care, I decided to look back at the history of Minnesota’s […]
Taking babies from their moms seemed best for family
In the 1940s, Dr. C. Anderson Aldrich, a highly respected pediatrician at the Mayo Clinic, advised that mothers should be […]
People and Places – May 2009
Young people with disabilities—like their able-bodied peers—have hopes and dreams, needs and fears but, many of them feel isolated and […]
Never taking “No” for an answer -Living with muscular atrophy in Peru
Interview Dr. Liliana Mayo of Peru My name is Dr. Liliana Mayo, Director of the Centro Ann Sullivan del Peru […]
Newly designed ISEEK offers more tools
A newly revamped Web site for ISEEK, a resource for career, education and job information, offers more tools and easy […]
Four things to know before buying a mobility vehicle
All wheelchair vans are not created equally. The first thing someone needs to know when buying a wheelchair-accessible vehicle is […]
Governor Pawlenty signs Accessible Crime Alerts Bill
Persons with disabilities should find it easier to get updates on crimes in their communities, thanks to the 2009 Minnesota […]
Honors given to those who eliminate barriers
Thirteen Minnesota citizens, educators and organizations were recognized April 14 in the Minnesota State Capitol Rotunda for their commitment to […]
What I’ve seen
Disability services make a difference, deserve support from state lawmakers I’d like to add another good reason to advocate for […]
PCA funding cap has many negative consequences
I work at Metropolitan Center for Independent Living (MCIL) and speak as a personal care attendant (PCA) provider who has […]
Major erosion of disability services feared at capitol
Minnesota’s personal care assistant (PCA) program has provided functional supports to persons with disabilities to maintain themselves in their homes […]
Crowd celebrates self-advocacy
Self-advocates from across the state gathered in downtown St. Paul last month to celebrate disability rights, human rights and the […]
