Day activity centers have long provided a lifeline to friends, employment and community for many Minnesotans with disabilities. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced several of Minnesota’s day activity centers to…
Category: History Notes
A sister's quest led to 75 years of research on MS
Finding treatment and a cure for multiple sclerosis (MS) motivated a young student to seek changes many years ago. The National MS Society marks 75 years’ history in 2021. Sylvia…
Generous Wasie family's gifts are remembered
When the Wasie Pool closed recently at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, it marked the end of a 41-year era for a facility many relied on for water therapy and…
HISTORY NOTE: Want to learn about court case? Read all about it
It’s sometimes said that news is the first rough draft of history. Access Press is among the newspapers and other media outlets that has followed the case of Jensen et…
Christmas at Crowley School: Cookies, carols and tradition
This month’s History Note is from the book, A Collection of Teacher Memories, 1910-1960. The book was compiled by the St. Paul Association of Retired Teachers. The book includes dozens…
The Arc Minnesota marks 70 years of change and progress
The Arc Minnesota is marking 70 years of service to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families this fall. Here are some highlights from that history. Dr. Reynold…