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More oversight seen as needed for home, community services

More oversight is needed for programs that provide care and services for people with disabilities and the elderly, according to […]

Clock is ticking: Disability issues highlighted at large rally

“We deserve to have our voices heard and our issues addressed.” Those words, spoken by Apple Valley parent Kelly Kausel, […]

Mixed news with surplus, federal cuts

Following the money at the state and federal levels has a renewed urgency for Minnesotans with disabilities and their allies. […]

Editor’s Column – March 2017

The Minnesota legislative session is in full swing and moving at a very rapid pace, with deadlines for legislation to […]

History Note: Protests, podium appearances created lasting ADA images

During March, Women’s History Month, Access Press honors women who played a role in the passage of the Americans with […]

Low caregiver pay prevents people from succeeding

By Jeffrey P. Straub My wife and I are the parents of a 26-year-old with cerebral palsy. Joshua was born […]

Consumer-Directed Community Supports eyed for change

The push for more self-direction through the Consumer-Directed Community Supports (CDCS) program has met a positive response from legislative committees […]

Choices, integration are working for many, but are threatened

At age 25, our son was presented options about where he could live and work. He chose to live in […]

Radio Talking Book – March 2017

Connect 700 The State of Minnesota aspires to be a leader in employing people with disabilities. For some, interviewing, assessment, […]

People & Places – March 2017

For many people with disabilities, finding and retaining a job is a priority. In Minnesota, surveys indicate that 50 percent […]

In Memoriam – March 2017

Herndon led on and off the court John Herndon is remembered as a student leader on and off of the […]

Regional News in Review – March 2017

Safety concerns highlighted Some lawmakers are demanding answers after a Fox 9 investigation highlighted safety concerns involving Metro Mobility, a […]