It’s on to extra innings for the 2020 Minnesota Legislature. The regular session sputtered to a halt May 18, with many disability issues unresolved. As Access Press went to press,…
Day: June 1, 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 (MNSILC). The 21-member council is preparing its 2021-2023 plan for…
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 Office (OIO). Madore, who took the helm this spring, said…
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 workplaces. While we are all welcoming the fresh air, many…
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 Act (ADA). We will spend the next year focusing on…
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, the court asked that the plan’s subcabinet provide further information.…