Remember lessons from the Holocaust
International Holocaust Remembrance Day was January 27. The United Nations urges people to honor the victims of the Holocaust by […]
Commentary
Minnesotans with disabilities are literally getting nowhere
I had a car accident around 5:30 p.m. January 6 close to my home in the North Loop in downtown […]
Look at ways Minnesota can reduce barriers to higher education
Barriers to higher education and meaningful employment are a sad fact of life for too many of us with disabilities. Some […]
Bipartisan federal effort will continue safety tracking program
by Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minnesota) For so many people, a break from routine can be stressful, especially for people living […]
New 16-bed mental health center eyed for West St. Paul location
by Kevin D. Hendricks – West St. Paul Reader After a hearing packed by almost 100 people December 13, the West […]
Goodbye to you, 2022 – our annual look back at last year
Time flies! Another year is in the books, so here is our annual look back at what Access Press covered in […]
The time is now to make changes to the Disability Waiver Rate System
The December 6 announcement of a record-breaking, $17.8 billion state surplus means the chase is on at the state capitol. When […]
Deteriorated pool, other camp facilities deserve attention this session
By True Friends “This is a great place. This is my first time ever coming. I became a quad amputee […]
Be prepared with winter’s chilly arrival
The arrival of winter weather in Minnesota means it’s time to act and have our needs met. Some of us […]
Neurodiverse accommodations at events let everyone share the fun
A magical season is upon us, with great events available to choose from. Plays and stage presentations at this time […]
Our year-end NewsMatch campaign needs your help!
by Holly Anderson, Executive Director When my daughter was a toddler, she went to a daycare where she learned among […]
Is that an umpire working in a wheelchair? What a concept
by Michael Labrosse Can a kid inherit an umpire gene? My dad officiated baseball, football and basketball for the NCAA […]
On top of so many challenges, a Medicare cut would be deeply felt
Those of us who need home care have faced incredible challenges in recent years. A workforce crisis has turned catastrophic. […]
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by Holly Anderson, Executive Director As a reader of Access Press, you already know that we prioritize quality disability-focused journalism […]
When it comes to the workplace, disability is part of the equity equation
by Vocational Rehabilitation Services Director Dee Torgerson and State Services for the Blind Director Natasha Jerde We know Minnesotans share […]
