Disability advocates were scrambling at the capitol in early May as the Minnesota Legislature approached a May 19 mandatory adjournment deadline. Taxes, supplemental appropriations and bonding bills were among the…
Day: May 9, 2014
Award-winning show - ‘Disability Viewpoints’ may have to move
The television show “Disability Viewpoints.” which provides information by and for Minnesotans with disabilities, could be affected by North Suburban Communication Commission’s renewal of a franchise agreement with Comcast. “Disability…
Olmstead planning continues
Work on Minnesota’s Olmstead Plan continues with listening sessions and plan revisions. Another round of plan listening sessions got underway in April and continues through August. The comments made at…
Editor's Column - May 2014
Access Press will be celebrating its 25th anniversary, starting with this issue. This milestone anniversary is truly a tribute to the Minnesota disability community. It is the strong sense of…
History Note - A look back through the pages of Access Press
The story of disability in Minnesota, as told through the pages of Access Press, is one of victories and defeats, activism and awards. As the paper approaches its 25th year,…