Another year has drawn to a close so it’s time for the Access Press annual look back at the past year. Happy 2016 to our readers. January The 2015 legislative session began with many expectations and…
Day: January 8, 2016
Woman wins disability hiring case
A Twin Cities woman with a visual disability has received an $185,000 payment from a medical transportation company, to resolve a claim of discrimination. The Minnesota Department of Human Rights (MNDHR) announced resolution of the claim in December. State…
Now three divisions: Department of Human Services eyes various plans for reorganization
The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS), which has faced its share of challenges in recent years, will look different in the future. A plan to have agency operations under three…
Editor's Column - January 2016
This month we’re following our commentary in the December issue on physician-assisted suicide with another one, also by a knowledgeable, persuasive critical thinker and renowned disability advocate. This topic has been controversial in the…
History Note: ARRM marked 45 years’ service in 2015
Access Press is not the only Minnesota disability community member marking a major anniversary in 2015. Here is a look at three of our community counterparts: ARRM marked its 45 years’…