Remembering our Rick: Cardenas a community “hero”
by Jane McClure Rick Cardenas is remembered as a compassionate, fearless and larger-than-life leader of Minnesota’s disability community. Cardenas, 79, […]
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Monthly Archives: April 2021
Grant provides mentors, support for Macalester students
by Grace Ellsworth Macalester College students with disabilities find peer support through the MentorUP: Mentoring Program for Students with Disabilities, […]
Vaccines ramp up statewide
by Access Press staff The opening of vaccination lists to more Minnesotans, and easing of some COVID-19 restrictions are welcomed […]
Minnesota day activities centers took shape over the years
Day activity centers have long provided a lifeline to friends, employment and community for many Minnesotans with disabilities. The COVID-19 […]
Tim’s Desk — April 2021
This is testimony presented to the Minnesota Legislature in March: I was diagnosed quadriplegic in 1974 when I was 21 […]
The Illusion of Choice in Integration, Inclusion, and Person-Centered Planning
by Kathy Ware, RN, PHN Person-centered planning has an elephant in the room that is being ignored. The Minnesota Department […]
Brick’s retirement marks end of an era in Minnesota
It’s the end of an era in Minnesota disability circles with the retirement of Bob Brick: co-founder of the Minnesota […]
In Memoriam — April 2021
Failes was dedicated to deafblind A hereditary disease turned George Failes into a dedicated advocate for people with vision and […]
People and Places – April 2021
Interpreter is honored Nic Zapko, who has serves as an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter during Gov. Tim Walz’s regular […]
Enjoy! April 2021
Take a Look Interact Center for Visual & Performing Arts presents Take a Look, an online exhibition at shop.interactcenter.org. Featuring […]
Opportunities — April 2021
Conference Attend AuSM conference The Autism Society of Minnesota (AuSM) is holding a virtual conference, Inform, Influence, Innovate Together, April […]
Radio Talking Book — April 2021
Use an App for Radio Talking Book Enjoy Radio Talking Book anytime and anywhere on a hand-held mobile device, for […]
