Advocates make a strong return for 2023 legislative rally days
And we’re back! Minnesotans with disabilities and their allies have enjoyed a return to the halls of state government during the […]
And we’re back! Minnesotans with disabilities and their allies have enjoyed a return to the halls of state government during the […]
Minnesotans with disabilities and their allies mourn the loss of two champions in the halls of government. David Durenberger played a […]
To Kayte Barton, self-advocacy “means being able to speak up for what I need.” One way that she advocates for […]
It’s been a fast start for the 2023 Minnesota Legislature, and disability community advocates are rushing to keep their issues at […]
Stout chains and padlocks on the doors told the story. St. Paul’s downtown skyway tower remained inaccessible through January. People with […]
Pay increases should be coming for direct support workers, who provide care to Minnesotans with disabilities. But will those wage increases […]
by Kevin D. Hendricks – West St. Paul Reader After a hearing packed by almost 100 people December 13, the West […]
by Jane McClure Affordable and accessible housing, reforms for working people with disabilities, and dealing with the direct care crisis are […]
Time flies! Another year is in the books, so here is our annual look back at what Access Press covered in […]
Much has changed since 1897, when the words “nervous” and “backward” were used to describe children with disabilities. The Laura […]
The arrival of winter weather in Minnesota means it’s time to act and have our needs met. Some of us […]
by Jane McClure Lots of new faces and familiar faces in new roles will greet self-advocates when the Minnesota Legislature […]
The clock is ticking toward the start of the 2023 Minnesota Legislature. Disability advocacy organizations and their allies are putting […]
Learn about the new Access Press website and support our fundraising efforts at an upcoming virtual event, Access Press Presents: […]
Those of us who need home care have faced incredible challenges in recent years. A workforce crisis has turned catastrophic. […]