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Many issues still uncertain as legislative session nears end

Disability advocates were scrambling at the capitol in early May as the Minnesota Legislature approached a May 19 mandatory adjournment […]

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 […]

Olmstead planning continues

Work on Minnesota’s Olmstead Plan continues with listening sessions and plan revisions. Another round of plan listening sessions got underway […]

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 […]

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, […]

Anti-bullying measures approved, signed into law

The start of Minnesota’s 2014-2015 academic year means the full implementation of the Safe and Supportive Minnesota Schools act. Eleven […]

In Memoriam – Schadegg shared his love of writing

Activist, teacher and Access Press writer Clarence Schadegg of Richfield died of esophageal cancer April 16, at the age of […]

Spring into planting a sensory garden

May is the start of outdoor gardening season in Minnesota. Adaptive gardening is a great way to get outdoors, get […]

People & Places – May 2014

Zangara is Olmstead leader Darlene Zangara will lead Minnesota’s Olmstead Plan Implementation Office. She was hired in April. Zangara […]

Bonding requests generating debate

Capital improvement requests that affect Minnesotans with disabilities are still in play at the capitol, as work on the 2014 […]

‘GO GREEN’ for Mental Health Month

As we finally emerge from the cold dark winter our thoughts turn to spring— and green. Not the green from […]

Regional News in Review – May 2014

Treatment of patron, service dog results in lawsuit A federal lawsuit alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act […]

Rolling Wolves win title

“The Final Four” isn’t the only national basketball championship worth celebrating. Minnesotans claimed a basketball championship in Louisville, Ky., April […]