Sweeping Medicaid, ACA changes are on hold – but only for now
A repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has been beaten back – for now. However, disability rights advocates continue […]
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Monthly Archives: August 2017
August 24-September 4: Accessible options offered for 2017 Minnesota State Fair
The end of summer means the Minnesota State Fair will soon open its gates for 2017. This year’s fair is […]
Crisis line stays open, for several weeks
A statewide mental health crisis hotline will stay open until late September, thanks to a last-minute assist from the Minnesota […]
Deadlines draw near for award banquet
The Access Press Charlie Smith Award Banquet is Friday, November 3 at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel in Bloomington. What […]
Legislator, publisher had much involvement in disability issues
At the Minnesota State Fair’s 4-H Building, a crew of volunteers publishes the Maynard News. When the newspaper in west […]
Editor’s Column – August 2017
Over the last month we have had some pretty senseless legislative plans being deliberated in Washington concerning the future of […]
August Issue Sponsor: UCare -Clear and simple health coverage
Clear and simple health coverage – that’s UCare’s longtime goal for members of its Medicare, Medicaid, Special Needs Plans and […]
Health conference offers chance to learn and change
The idea for the Minnesota Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (MNCCD) to host a health and wellness Conference came after […]
Many places offer accessible dining options for fair-goers
Trying new foods and enjoying favorite meals and snacks is a big part of the Minnesota State Fair. Fairgoers with […]
Disability cause grows, so we must keep on going
It just feels good – to know that people care and to sense the support of so many in Minnesota […]
People and Places – August 2017
Fraser breaks ground on new Woodbury mental health clinic Fraser, Minnesota’s largest and most experienced provider of autism services, has […]
Regional News in Review – August 2017
Fargo group goes on after accident Performing for Change, a Grand Forks performing arts company that operates under Self-Advocacy Solutions, […]
Radio Talking Book – August 2017
Radio Supervisor Stuart Holland retires Radio Talking Book supervisor Stuart Holland began working for the department in September, 1975, and […]
August 2017 issue
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