Monthly Archives: August 2016
Rights were violated in dispute
A Twin Cities-based disability services nonprofit likely violated a worker’s civil rights when a requested promotion was denied. Minnesota Department […]
Waiver lawsuit to proceed
A class action lawsuit centered on management of Minnesota’s Home and Community-Based Waiver Services Program can proceed, a U.S. District […]
Minnesota State Fair offers accommodations
An accessible trolley and spacious new restrooms near the Kidway are among new Minnesota State Fair accessible accommodations for 2016. […]
Basilica Block Party views blocked by bad planning
Summer is music festival season in Minnesota. For live music lovers, being outdoors with a cold beverage in hand, singing along with […]
Editor’s Column – August 2016
After focusing pretty hard for the last few months on home-based care and PCA reimbursement rates, it’s probably no surprise […]
Access Press banquet sponsorships are offered
It’s the last call for nominations for the 2016 Access Press Charlie Smith Award, due by 5 p.m. Monday, August […]
In Memoriam – August 2016
Former Access Press contributing writer Nicole Taras died August 2 at her Twin Cities home. She had been ill for […]
Radio Talking Book – August 2016
ACB Convention in Minneapolis Over 1,000 people attended the National ACB Convention in Minneapolis, held the week of July 4. […]
Reform actions: Good intentions, or bad outcomes for people with intellectual disabilities
By Michael Kraines and Thomas Weaver In the July issue of Access Press, Alexandra Bartolic with the Department of Human […]
Partners program helps next-generation leaders
Today’s disability community leadership has roots in the parent, self-advocacy and independent living movements that took shape starting in the […]
Housing is focus of class action lawsuit
A group of people with disabilities August 3 filed a class action lawsuit in federal district court in Minneapolis on […]
Accessible Events – August 2016
More events information VSA Minnesota is here. The website has a large calendar at in the upper right hand corner […]
Regional News in Review – August 2016
Therapy program trots to new home Every Wednesday, 4-year-old Ellie Soderberg attends an occupational therapy session. She puts on a […]
People and Places – August 2016
Fraser opens behavioral health home Fraser, Minnesota’s largest provider of autism services, launched a new program, Fraser Behavioral Health Home. […]
