People with disabilities sometimes find their right to vote challenged by family members or legal guardians. Misunderstandings often center on people who are under guardianship. In 2020 more than 38…
Author: Access Press Staff
Minnesotans enjoy a golden Paralympics; 11 win medals
Minnesota athletes brought home a slew of medals, including five golds, during the Tokyo Paralympics. Of 11 Minnesota medalists, Eagan’s Mallory Weggemann led the way with three swimming medals –…
History Note: Disabled American Veterans have provided service for 100 years
We grow great by dreams…. Some of us let these great dreams die, but others nourish and protect them; nurse them through bad days till they [flourish]; bring them to…
Assistance takes many forms at the polling place
Early voting, which is underway in Minnesota, is a great option for people with disabilities. But many people still like to cast ballots in person, on the day of the…
Additional supports for parents with disabilities would benefit families
by Nikki Villavicencio When it comes to supports for people with disabilities, we often discuss quality of life. Creating supports for people with disabilities who want to have a family,…
Paralympics: Kudos To NBC for great coverage
With all the solemn news bombarding us lately, I would like to mention something great. The Paralympics, which ran from August 24 to September 5, received outstanding and unprecedented television…