Disability policy leader – John Tschida leaves solid legacy of service to Minnesotans
John Tschida, a disability advocate, author and friend to many, is the new director of the National Institute on Disability […]
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Daily Archives: March 10, 2014
Legislative session starts with a flurry
The 2014 Minnesota legislative session was a whirlwind of activity in its opening days, with dozens of hearings, bill introductions […]
Weigh in on key state plan
The Olmstead Plan, Minnesota’s roadmap to improving services to people with disabilities, is awaiting more community input. Draft modifications will […]
Editor’s Column – March 2014
Many of us knew it was just a matter of time before the rest of the country recognized John Tschida’s […]
Winter Paralympics Games began 38 years ago
The 2014 Winter Paralympics wrap up March 17 in Sochi. This month’s People and Places news notes that one Minnesotan, […]
State bonding eyed for academies, St. Peter campus
New and renovated buildings at Minnesota state academies for people with disabilities and improvements to the Minnesota Security Hospital are […]
Macalester College to host showing of The Real Story
Macalester College is hosting a screening of The Real Story, the Access Press documentary about media coverage of disabilities in […]
Radio Talking Book – March 2014
New signal coverage in Hinckley area If you are one of the many people living in east-central Minnesota, halfway between […]
Editorial: Ensuring services meet the needs of all
Over the past four decades, Minnesota has made major strides in moving its system of supporting people with disabilities, from […]
Editorial: Self-advocates play a crucial role at capitol
Editor’s note: Heidi Myrhe lives in West St. Paul and is one of the Minnesota Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities […]
Regional News in Review – March 2014
Families feel shortchanged by changes Minnesota is overhauling its system for determining how to direct $1.7 billion toward caring for […]
Safe Schools bill makes another run at passage
At 37 words, Minnesota currently has the shortest bullying prevention law in the United States. While many disability advocacy groups […]
Accessible Events – March 2014
Welcome to the Access Press Accessible Fun listings, a sampling of theater, music, arts, walks, runs, dances and gala events […]
People and Places – March 2014
Snowmobilers raise funds and hopes along the trail Snowmobilers of the 26th Annual Northland 300 not only had pristine riding […]
Disability Day at the Capitol is Tuesday, March 18.
Self-advocates from around Minnesota are urged to make the trip to St. Paul to rally for change and tell their […]
