Wheelchair athlete wants right to compete
Rose Hollermann, a 15-year-old wheelchair athlete, has sued the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL). The Waterville-Elysian-Morristown High School sophomore […]
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Monthly Archives: January 2012
Minnesota Reading Corps – Volunteer tutor teaches reading and so much more
Learning to read is tough enough. But learning to read, write and speak English as a second language while living […]
Arc, self-advocates wary of legislation
Advocates for special education are keeping a close eye on the 2012 Minnesota Legislature. That is in part because of […]
Richard Owen – He went from polio patient to pioneering physician
The recent death of Dr. Richard R. Owen reminds us of how polio treatment and the perceptions of those with […]
Editor’s Column – January 2012
With the start of the new year, the mass media is full of diets and fitness and other personal-improvement features. […]
Self-advocates, family members helped by training program
“I need to talk to you,” said Abby Pearson as she stopped Steven Smith, her state representative, as he tried […]
MN-CCD sets its agenda of 2012 legislative priorities
The Minnesota Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (MN-CCD) is ready for the start of the 2012 legislative session on Jan. […]
MN-CCD approves reorganization
The Minnesota Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (MN-CCD) voted Dec. 14 to reorganize. The changes will be implemented during 2012 […]
2011 Year in Review
The year began with concern about a large state budget deficit. The deficit was punctuated by a state government shutdown […]
Guest editorial – Access shapes and guides our everyday lives
For me, access isn’t an ethereal concept; it’s practical. Access shapes, directs and guides my life. More to the point, […]
January 2012 – Regional News in Review
Deaf activist wins settlement Five years after he was jailed in Ramsey County, deaf community activist Douglas Bahl believes he […]
January 2012 – Radio Talking Book
Weekend Program Books Your Personal World (Saturday at 1 p.m.) is airing Passages in Caregiving, by Gail Sheehy; For the […]
January 2012 – Accessible Fun
New Travel (TSA) toll-free helpline Are you a person with disabilities who likes to travel? The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) […]
People and Places – January 2012
Call for Justice now open Call for Justice has opened its office at 404 South 8th St., Minneapolis, in space […]
Accessible Events (see our online calendar too)
PACER offers workshops PACER Center offers useful free and low-cost workshops for families of children with disabilities. Register in advance. […]
