More hours, interim pay hike approved for state’s PCAs
Finally. Long-awaited help for the personal care attendant (PCA) program was a highlight of the Minnesota Legislature’s October special session. […]
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Monthly Archives: November 2020
Monitoring won’t go on in court case
What may be a final salvo in a long and complex legal battle was filed October 22 in U.S. District […]
Support Access Press on Give to the Max Day
Access Press is taking part in Give to the Max Day 2020 on Thursday, November 19. Plan to join GiveMN […]
Bonding package results are mixed for people with disabilities
Disability-focused brick-and-mortar projects around Minnesota finally got answers from the 2020 Minnesota Legislature. Gov. Tim Walz signed the bonding bill […]
Tim’s Desk – November 2020
I am writing this in the last week of October, and the trees outside my window are covered with snow. […]
The Arc Minnesota marks 70 years of change and progress
The Arc Minnesota is marking 70 years of service to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families this […]
Police seek ways to help
A recent social media post by Mendota Heights Police Chief Kelly McCarthy is gaining attention. McCarthy posted on the department’s […]
Fairview Hospital changes concern mental health advocates
NAMI Minnesota is deeply concerned with the changes being proposed by Fairview Health Services. The loss of 18 inpatient psychiatric […]
Letters to the Editor – November 2020
To the editor: I did not think I would be forced to write a second letter on the availability of […]
ADA anniversary, disability employment are focus of virtual celebration
Even a pandemic cannot keep Minnesotans from celebrating the 30-year anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and 75 […]
Duluth sees gains, but much remains with ADA
Much has happened in Duluth since the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990. The ADA was enacted […]
State’s outstanding disability employers are commended for their efforts
Eight outstanding disability employers, who go above and beyond for people with disabilities, were honored this fall by MOHR. Five […]
Refugees who make a difference are honored
Ten people who came to Minnesota as refugees were honored this fall for making a difference in their communities. The […]
Roe named to new post
Independent Lifestyles, Inc., A Center for Independent Living (ILICIL) of Sauk Rapids is has announced the promotion of Whitney Roe […]
Enjoy! November 2020
Less to Enjoy! Many of the museums, arts and theater that typically have listings in the Access Press Enjoy! calendar […]
