After one year’s pandemic hiatus, it’s back to Minnesota State Fair
Visiting the 2021 Minnesota State Fair? After the 2020 fair was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, people are eager […]
This is a legacy archive view, intended for content older than 2022. For content posted after 2022, see our Issues page.
Monthly Archives: August 2021
Lawmakers still haven’t finished up
While celebrating many gains for the disability community in the 2021 special legislative session, some eyes are on the calendar. […]
New hires on board at Access Press
by Jan Willms Access Press, Minnesota’s disability community news source, is pleased to announce that Holly Anderson has been appointed […]
Tim’s Desk — August 2021
Well, as you know, it’s been a long hot month. The one blessing is the humidity has been staying low, […]
History Note: All’s ‘fair’ when it comes to disease control
The Minnesota State Fair has been canceled six times during its long history, twice due to disabling or deadly illnesses. […]
In Memoriam: Appleby, Hilgendorf
Appleby was award winner Calvin “Cal” Appleby believed that everyone had the potential to be and do good. He reached […]
Treat People Like People is highlighted
On the 31st anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is important to remember the ADA’s goals of […]
Minnesotans celebrate ADA anniversary, their own resiliency
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 31st Anniversary: Celebrating Resilience! focused on how Minnesotans with disabilities got through the worst […]
People and Places — August 2021
Robinson is honored for leadership Rise Nurse Care Coordinator Kelly Robinson has been a leader in efforts to keep everyone […]
Whet your appetite for new fair foods
Trying new foods is a highlight for Minnesota State Fair visitors. For people with disabilities, it can be a challenge […]
Regional News — August 2021
Wage change brings mixed response More than 8,000 Minnesotans who have jobs at sheltered workshops will no longer be paid […]
Radio Talking Book — August 2021
Welcome back, volunteers After fourteen months’ COVID-19 absence, State Services for the Blind is happy to welcome back our RTB […]
Enjoy! August 2021
Art for All returns The University of Minnesota Institute on Community Integration’s Art for All: The Stephanie Evelo Program for […]
Opportunities — August 2021
Board openings Get Up Stand Up seeks members Get Up Stand Up to Cure Paralysis Foundation is a Minnesota nonprofit […]
