Special session looms in June as state lawmakers’ work stalled
It’s on to extra innings for the 2020 Minnesota Legislature. The regular session sputtered to a halt May 18, with […]
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Monthly Archives: June 2020
More awareness of independent living is goal of new state plan
Keeping the independent living philosophy at the forefront throughout Minnesota is a focus for the Minnesota Statewide Independent Living Council […]
Commitment to inclusion is Madore’s focus
Shelley Madore brings a longtime commitment to inclusion to her role as the new director of the Minnesota Olmstead Implementation […]
Lee Greenfield’s record of service still shines today
Heroes of disability rights 2020 marks 30 years’ publication for Access Press and 30 years of the Americans with Disabiolities […]
Tim’s Desk – June 2020
At last. Summer is here, and doors and windows are opening up, just like stores and places of worship and […]
Olmstead subcabinet responds to pandemic
The latest addendum to Minnesota’s Olmstead Plan is undergoing further U.S. District Court review. After changes were submitted in March, […]
Stay safe, aware of pandemic resources
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, people with disabilities need to be especially cognizant of their health and safety. Resources and […]
Change, for better or worse, with COVID-19 pandemic
Many are waiting for the COVID-19 quarantine executive order by the governor to be removed. It has become apparent to […]
Check your privilege and learn what our lives are like
Editor’s note: We’ve see a lot of ableist social media posts during the pandemic about people not taking showers, not […]
CARES: What’s next? And what does it mean for all of us?
Access Press was among the first group of small businesses to receive a Paycheck Protection Program or PPP loan. The […]
Person-centered planning during the pandemic calls for flexibility
For people and organizations serving people with disabilities, COVID-19 and the emergency order have had a major impact on how […]
Partners in Policymaking can make a difference
The comprehensive advocacy training course Partners in Policymaking is now taking applications from Minnesotans with disabilities and parents of young […]
Bartolic to lead Council on Disability
Alex Bartolic, former director of disability services for the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS), has come out of retirement […]
In Memoriam – June 2020
Wagner was noted artist Kari Nicole Wagner was a talented artist who was able to live independently and flourish with […]
