A man who has made it his work life’s mission to help people with disabilities find meaningful employment is the 2010 Access Press Charlie Smith Award winner. Steve Kuntz is…
Day: October 10, 2010
Guardianship issues affect individual voting rights
People with disabilities have the same voting right as any other citizens. But individuals with disabilities who are under guardianship or who live in residential facilities are often uncertain about…
Editor's Column - October 2010
Have you got Nov. 5 marked down on your calendars to attend the Access Press annual award dinner? We’ll have a silent auction that can’t be matched, with splendid donations…
Families created the Worthington Crippled Children’s School
In the early 1950s, many children with physical disabilities were denied education in the public schools. Parents also lacked in-home support services and, often, any way to pay for needed…
Charlie Smith Award banquet is Nov. 5; come and join us
Plane tickets, collectibles, sports memorabilia, art prints, theater tickets, tasty treats and much more will be up for grabs at the Access Press Charlie Smith Award banquet 5:30-9 p.m. Friday,…
Letter to the Editor - October, 2010
I’m writing in response toMs. Young’s letter to the editor published in September’s Access Press titled “Need for PCA Oversight.” I’ve had many experiences similar to Ms. Young (e.g. disrespect,…