When it comes to assistive technology, government must lead and not follow
When it comes to assistive technology, government should lead and not follow. That is not always the case. We tip […]
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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 […]
Movement to eliminate subminimum wages is sometimes misunderstood
by Jillian Nelson and Andrea Zuber, co-Chairs of the Minnesota Task Force on Eliminating Subminimum Wages The recent commentary headlined, “Limiting […]
More than 170 facilities closed. Group homes were our answer to institutions; what happens to us now?
Are we forgetting the past? Minnesota long relied on a system of state institutions, referred to as state hospitals, to […]
Unsheltered people with disabilities have unique needs that must be met
by Lora Esse The dilemma of unsheltered people living in encampments is widely known. Less known is how many unsheltered […]
Loss of in-house captioning staff at U of M a cause for concern
The Interpreting/Captioning Unit (ICU) has been a nationally renowned unit in the University of Minnesota’s Disability Resource Center (DRC), representing […]
Thoughts about Tim Benjamin, by Jeff Bangsberg
by Jeff Bangsberg Over twenty years ago, I met Tim Benjamin, who later became my close friend. Before he died […]
Hey, Minnesota lawmakers, here’s a reminder from us: You had one job…
Let’s say you have a job. You have a deadline in which you must get the work done. You hear […]
We welcome your letters and commentary
Access Press welcomes letters to the editor and commentary pieces from readers, on topics of interest to Minnesota’s disability community. […]
Limiting work options for people with disabilities raises equity issues
by Linda Moore Be quiet, go along and trust us because we know better. This is the attitude behind a […]
Hanging out with the bears
by Holly Anderson Isn’t it the best season of the year? There are so many flowers, birds and green plants. […]
