Longtime leaders feted: Many are honored for work during 2017 session
When the Minnesota Legislature convenes in 2018, two longtime disability community champions will be missed. The Arc Minnesota’s Steve Larson, […]
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Monthly Archives: June 2017
Legislative session’s end was good news, bad news
When the work of the 2017 Minnesota Legislature is reviewed, results for Minnesotans with disabilities are decidedly mixed. Several gains […]
Editor’s Column – June 2017
The 2017 legislative session ended on time on May 23, only to be followed immediately by a special session. Over […]
Access woes as skyway changes eyed
In Minnesota, skyways provide protection from the elements and access in downtown areas for residents, workers and business patrons. In […]
Sponsors make Access Press Charlie Smith Award banquet a success
The Access Press Charlie Smith Award banquet pieces keep falling into place. Award nominees are sought, so make plans to […]
History Note – Olin has spent decades documenting civil rights movement
The disability rights movement has had many people who have followed its story. Few have been more dedicated than Tom […]
Henry’s courage has been an asset to the disability community
Martin Luther King said: “The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice.” In reality, I […]
Larson’s leadership made a difference for many people
Steve Larson work with people with disabilities goes back to the 1970s and 1980s where he started his career in […]
People and Places – June 2017
Partners in Policymaking graduates class Partners in Policymaking marked 30 years’ service this spring by graduating its latest class. The […]
In Memoriam – June 2017
Oden was Access Press webmaster Alice Oden played a unique role in the history of Access Press, as the newspaper’s […]
June 2017 edition
Here’s the entire issue for June 2017 in .pdf format. Please note you may need to create a log in […]
Radio Talking Book – June 2017
News for Greater Minnesota On Saturday, June 3, a new program begins on the Radio Talking Book at 9 a.m. […]
Regional News in Review – June 2017
Accessible playground work underway Minnesota’s largest playground for children with disabilities is under construction at Cottage Grove’s Woodridge Park. The […]
Accessible Events and Opportunities – June 2017
More events information: VSA Minnesota is here. The website has a large calendar at in the upper right hand corner […]
