Stipend, training incentives part of enhanced rate effort
As Minnesota continues to struggle with its care crisis, measures are being taken to address the critical need for direct […]
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Monthly Archives: September 2018
Handi Medical is going strong
Thirty years ago Mary Miller was studying nursing and working as a personal care assistant to Darcy Pohland, a Twin […]
September Issue Sponsor – MRCI
Direct support professionals can change lives By Lisa Cownie, MRCI Strategic Writer As Laura Elkins watches her two daughters, ages […]
Incontinence needs no longer at risk; state drops program
Minnesotans with disabilities who rely on incontinence products can continue to choose items that best meet their needs. A controversial […]
Charlie Smith Award presentation, event on hold until 2019
A familiar story is missing from this month’s issue of Access Press. September is when the Access Press Board typically […]
Editor’s Column – September 2018
Summer is moving out fast. Hope you’re enjoying the last few days of warm, sunny weather. They all seem more […]
HISTORY NOTE: ‘The Last Deaf Club’ provides valuable historical perspective
Deaf clubs for decades provided crucial points of contact for an otherwise isolated sector of the disability community. People would […]
Loans can make life at home, working easier
By Equipalife Would assistive technology or specialized equipment help you enter or remain in the workplace? Would it help you […]
Accessible Events – September 2018
More events information: VSA Minnesota is here. The website has a large calendar at in the upper right hand corner of […]
Radio Talking Book – September 2018
Volunteer Readers Sought Radio Talking Book seeks volunteers to broadcast from our sites in Rochester and St. Paul. If you know someone who […]
People and Places – September 2018
Grants fund new efforts to support people with disabilities The Minnesota Department of Human Services has awarded $2.6 million to […]
In Memoriam – September 2018
He founded hockey group Luke F. Pederson’s lifelong love of sports led to his co-founding of the United States Electric […]
Regional New in Review – September 2018
Massive complaint backlog resolved State health regulators have eliminated a massive backlog of unresolved complaints alleging abuse and neglect at […]
Minneapolis bike paths’ barriers limit access, generate frustration
By the Minnesota Council on Disability The City of Minneapolis’ Public Works Department recently started installing concrete bike lane barriers […]
September 2018 edition
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