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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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 […]
Access Press invites community to learn about digital upgrades
Access Press has news of our own! Learn about our new website and hear other plans for the future. Access […]
I’m hard of hearing, not dumb
by Mark Daly Most people have no idea how to communicate with those of us who don’t hear well. Many […]
Minnesota human services organizations recognized for outstanding efforts
Seven Minnesota human services organizations are being recognized for their commitment to providing housing, economic assistance, food, health care and […]
Tim Benjamin: Paying tribute to a trusted, kind and thoughtful friend
Editor’s note: Former Access Press Executive Director Tim Benjamin died this summer. An obituary appeared in the August edition. by […]
His legacy is one of disability-focused journalism
by Jane McClure, Editor Tim never liked writing obituaries for Access Press. When we’d lose a valued disability community member […]
