Families, facing pressure, call for support at capitol
Cuts to services for people with disabilities are having a devastating effect on families who are draining savings accounts and […]
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Monthly Archives: May 2013
With no change, trains could leave riders behind
When light rail trains begin operations on the Central Corridor or Green Line route in 2014, getting to some stations […]
Deadline June 30: Nominations needed for 2013 Charlie Award
Many people provide exceptional service to Minnesota’s disability community. We all know them. We see them working to make change, […]
Editor’s Column – May 2013
By the time you read this, the Minnesota Legislature may have gone into special session, or we might have gotten […]
An argument for change: Raise revenues, protect disability services from cuts
The Arc Minnesota position During this legislative session, the Minnesota Legislature should approve and Gov. Mark Dayton should sign a […]
Access Press meets guests from Azerbaijan, Czech Republic
Murad Mammadov’s quest to learn about educating children with disabilities recently took him from his home in Baku, Azerbaijan to […]
An argument for change: Balancing the state budget on people with disabilities
Over the past decade, disability services bore a significant burden when balancing the budget; hundreds of millions of dollars were […]
Accessible to all, community sings were entertainment
Singing together in a park, under the trees or even under a moonlit sky, may sound quaint today. But during […]
Citizen Lobbying 101: Get up, speak up, don’t give up
Many years ago I drove a yellow 1972 Monte Carlo, one in a long line of beaters or as they […]
Reform 2020 aims for easier reporting of suspected maltreatment
Reform 2020 is a bipartisan initiative to reform Medical Assistance—Minnesota’s Medicaid program—to better meet the challenges of rising health care […]
Regional News in Review – May 2013
Families can try out travel Travel can be stressful for anyone, but for children with autism, crowded airports and security […]
People and Places – May 2013
St. Peter Treatment Center time capsule opened after more than 50 years Employees, clients and retirees gathered at the St. […]
In Memorium – May 2013
Ellie Heller cared for children Ellie Heller, who cared for more than 60 foster children, including many with disabilities, died […]
Apollo Center closing leaves clients without support
APOLLO Resource Center, Ramsey County’s only drop-in center for people with mental illness, closed May 1 after more than 36 […]
Accessible Events – May 2013
Welcome to the Access Press Accessible Fun listings. Readers looking for additional opportunities to enjoy the arts have these options: […]
