Minnesotans with Down syndrome question vaccine priority ranking
By Jane McClure Minnesotans with disabilities continue to be among those scrambling to get COVID-19 vaccinations scheduled. People with Down […]
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Monthly Archives: March 2021
Bill deadlines drawing near at capitol
The 2021 Minnesota legislative session has shifted into high gear as bill deadlines are coming up quickly at the state […]
There’s still time for self-advocates to speak out
Self-advocates still have time to tell legislators their needs during the 2021 session of the Minnesota Legislature. Two of the […]
Tim’s Desk — March 2021
Well, February brought us back to a more typical Minnesota winter. In the Twin Cities, we had four consecutive days […]
A sister’s quest led to 75 years of research on MS
Finding treatment and a cure for multiple sclerosis (MS) motivated a young student to seek changes many years ago. The […]
Access Press is hiring!
Access Press seeks a part-time, contract Business Manager to handle the paper’s operations. This contract is currently a remote-work position, […]
It’s tax time! Assistance is now available
Minnesota taxpayers could begin filing their state income tax returns February 12, the same day the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) […]
Minnesota Public Radio must make changes
by K. Burgess People have the right to public information regardless of ability status. Recently I found that Minnesota Public […]
From Our Community: Spinal cord and brain injury research jeopardized by state funding cut
Editor’s note: Gov. Tim Walz’s proposed budget eliminated $3 million in grants for spinal cord injury and traumatic brain injury […]
Vaccine tracker is launched
Looking for a vaccine? The Minnesota COVID-19 Vaccine Connector is a tool that helps Minnesotans find out when, where, and […]
The time is now to establish a PCA rate framework
by the PCA Reform Coalition The Personal Care Assistance (PCA) program, accessed by 44,000 individuals across Minnesota, is one of […]
75 Years of Progress and a Good Journey
The mission of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society is: We will cure MS while empowering people affected by MS to […]
New Board Member Announced
MDI announced that it has appointed Megan Kellin to its board of directors. Megan is an entrepreneur and publisher who […]
Harrison is Ms. Wheelchair Minnesota
Inspiring other to use their voices and advocate for themselves is a goal for Nina Harrison, the new Ms. Wheelchair […]
In Memoriam — March 2021
Blackstone was skilled mediator Barbara Blackstone was known as a mediator, especially when it came to matters involving the Americans […]
Welcome to Partners in Employment
Looking for a job? MNCDD has completely revised its online Partners in Employment course. The free course focuses on competitive […]
Partners in Policymaking Seeks 2021-2022 Participants
Want to be a more effective self-advocate? Need to speak for young children who live with developmental disabilities and learn […]
Regional News — March 2021
Riding Metro Mobility? Remember your mask Metro Mobility requires everyone who is boarding, riding or exiting a paratransit vehicles to […]
Accessible movies
After being closed during much of the COVID-19 pandemic, many movie theaters have reopened. Distance requirements are in place for […]
People with disabilities need equity in vaccines
by Joan Willshire Where are the COVID-19 vaccinations for people with disabilities living in the community? I continually see more […]
Radio Talking Book — March 2021
Power outage had an impact Just as Access Press went to press for March, the State Services for the Blind/Radio […]
Opportunities — March 2021
Conferences Attend AuSM conference The Autism Society of Minnesota (AuSM) is holding a virtual conference, Inform, Influence, Innovate Together, April […]
Enjoy! March 2021
With Our Voices The Arc Minnesota Gala, With Our Voices, is Sat, March 6. Join community leaders, volunteers, and friends […]
