Challenging times ahead at the state capitol as session starts
The January 5 start of the 2021 Minnesota Legislature has advocacy groups hurrying to get final bill and policy details […]
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Monthly Archives: January 2021
People with disabilities must have priority in vaccine process
First and foremost, I would like to give my sincere gratitude to Gov. Tim Walz for keeping all Minnesotans safe […]
Vaccinations and priority are key topics
The advent of vaccines for COVID-19 brings some measure of relief for Minnesotans with disabilities. But it could be months […]
Pandemic shaped a remarkable, trying year
January 2020 2020 began with notable retirements. Minnesota Department of Human Services Director for Disability Services Alex Bartolic stepped down. […]
Abilitech Assist device in clinical trials
More than a million people in the U.S. rely on others to complete simple tasks such as brushing teeth, eating, […]
Tim’s Desk – January 2021
Happy New Year! I hope your holidays were good and that you stayed safe. The social distancing made my stay […]
HISTORY NOTE: Want to learn about court case? Read all about it
It’s sometimes said that news is the first rough draft of history. Access Press is among the newspapers and other […]
In Memoriam – January 2021
Bostrom’s dedication to housing equity, recovery helped many Maynard “Bo” Bostrom was known as much for his cheerful demeanor and […]
Simply Jane/Artable moves to temporary quarters
Simply Jane Studio/Artable has moved to a new temporary location after 10 years on Nicollet Avenue. The new address is […]
MNCCD board is changing
The Minnesota Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (MNCCD) held its annual meeting and board elections in December. Four members are […]
New equipment to aid MDI
Aided by recent grants, MDI announced that it is purchasing a polypropylene extruder that will be located at its Grand […]
Johnson wins Tip of the Spear kudos
The “Tip of the Spear” describes the first to rise to the challenge, take meaningful action and persist in accomplishing […]
Radio Talking Book – January 2021
Get to know Radio Talking Book Access Radio Talking Book anytime and anywhere on a hand-held mobile device, for either […]
Enjoy! January 2021
Less to Enjoy! Many of the museums, arts and theater that typically have listings in the Access Press Enjoy! calendar […]
