New leader named Jesse Bethke Gomez takes the MCIL helm

A Twin Cities nonprofit leader with a record of success has taken the helm at the Metropolitan Center for Independent […]

2015 session nears mid-point with calls for state spending

As the 2015 Minnesota Legislature approaches the session’s mid-point, Minnesota’s disability advocates and organizations are saying, “Show us the money.” […]

Rides, taxi changes get mixed reviews

Minneapolis residents with disabilities who rely on taxi service will benefit from a new program announced recently. But in the […]

State special education laws evolved over time

In March 1915 the Minnesota Legislature passed the state’s first special education law. William North, a young man in the brokerage business […]

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Editor’s column – March 2015

Here’s something exciting to offer in this last month of winter. We have a new option for reading Access Press. […]

Taking on stereotypes of ageism, the persistent ‘ism’

We frequently hear about racism and sexism in our culture, but we hear little about another persistent ‘ism’ — ageism. As our […]

People and Places – March 2015

Nursing homes receive funding to improve quality Nursing homes throughout Minnesota will gain a total of about $17 million more […]

Accessible Events – March 2015

More events information VSA Minnesota is at http://vsamn.org The website has a large calendar at in the upper right hand […]

In Memoriam – March 2015

Benson worked on access issues Audrey Benson is remembered as someone who dedicated many years’ work to accessibility issues. Benson, […]

Radio Talking Book – March 2015

TB Books with Minnesota Connections The month of March has five books with Minnesota connections. The Art of Daring, which begins March […]

Disability Pride and Power is self-advocates’ theme

A play audience members described as “compelling” and “very effective” featured self-advocates and their stories from southwestern Minnesota. The Other […]