Can Do Canines not only graduated 23 certified assistance dog teams last month, the nonprofit also has brought together 700 teams of assistance animals and people. Mobility Assist Dog Abbot…
Day: March 10, 2020
Deadline changes and more coming for Access Press
As Access Press managing editor, I’ve reviewed many of your letters and commentaries over the years. Now I get to write you, our readers, a letter of my own. After…
A Chance to Grow began with a little girl and a dream
The recent death of special education and charter school pioneer Bob DeBoer brings back memories of when far fewer educational opportunities existed for children. DeBoer’s own experience as a child…
Tim's Desk - March 2020
As I begin this new column and a new way of engaging with Access Press readers, it’s exciting to think of all the topics that I can talk about with…
Restraints use is cited in state report, legal fight
A lengthy legal dispute over use of restraints at two state facilities continues. In February U.S. District Court Judge Donovan Frank rejected a Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) request…
Families find hope, support through MRCI
There are things Amanda Rueter is quite certain of. She is certain that her five children light up her days with joy. She is certain her husband works hard to…