Minnesotans with disabilities are paying tribute to two community members who dedicated themselves to advocacy and improving the lives of others. John Schatzlein and Jennifer Mundl died in June and…
Day: July 9, 2019
Federal court oversight of disability matters will continue into 2020
Federal court oversight of the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) actions and policies affecting Minnesotans with disabilities will continue into 2020, as will continued monitoring to ensure compliance with…
EDITOR COLUMN - July 2019
It’s been a long, wet summer, and that’s made it very hard to be outside. Some days I even find it kind of hard to look outside because when it’s…
Survey says: Readers cite likes, dislikes
Access Press staff and board members thank everyone who took part in the recent Access Press Stakeholder Survey. One lucky anonymous survey participant won a gift card (and you know…
PEOPLE & PLACES - July 2019
Can Do Canines founder Peters receives Lasallian Service Award from St. Mary’s During the annual Reunion Weekend, St. Mary’s University of Minnesota honors outstanding alumni who have made outstanding achievements…
HISTORY NOTE: Meaningful work was focus for New York City group
The anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prompts a look back at earlier achievements of the disability rights movement. One focus always has been on…