Double homicide closes link to St. Paul downtown skyway
Stout chains and padlocks on the doors told the story. St. Paul’s downtown skyway tower remained inaccessible through January. People with […]
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A Tribute to Tim Benjamin
Tim Benjamin will be remembered as someone dedicated to shining a light on issues affecting Minnesota’s disability community. He also […]
University pulls the plug on small business
by Jane McClure A small business employing young people with disabilities, which was poised to launch this summer, faces an […]
Opportunities – April 2022
Special events Mental health author series The Basilica of St,. Mary, Mpls., hosts a Mental Health Author Series, with an […]
Opportunities – March 2022
Advocate Weigh in on plan Minnesota’s Olmstead Plan outlines how state departments can help people with disabilities to lead their […]
Opportunities – February 2022
Advocate Attend rally days The Minnesota Legislature is in session so it’s time to sign up for rallies and events. […]
State academies, hospitals eyed for 2022 bonding bill
Projects to improve accessibility at an array of state facilities are in the hunt for support from the Minnesota Legislature. Upgrades at state academies and hospitals are also […]
2022 session preparations underway
A comprehensive package of disability-focused legislation is ready for prime time at the Minnesota capitol. The Minnesota Consortium for Citizens […]
Looking back at 2021, another year in the pandemic
by Access Press staff 2021 is in the books. It was a year of many challenges as well as key gains for […]
Accessibility will be focus during upcoming session
by Jane McClure Accessibility on many levels and in many forms will again be a theme at the state capitol […]
Sweeping bus route changes will have an impact
Sixteen Metro Transit bus routes are suspended as of December 4, including the once-busy Route 16. Many other routes throughout […]
Registering at the polls is convenient but takes planning
Throughout Minnesota, voters go to the polls November 2. While many people appreciate the convenience of early voting, others like […]
Issue Spotlight – GT Independence
Children denied lifesaving treatment due to disabilities Lucy, a Minnesota native, was born with a condition called PMM2-CDG. It’s a […]
From Our Community
Metropolitan Regional Arts Council works toward greater accessibility by Scott Artley Recently, I hosted an accessibility training for the Metropolitan […]
In Memoriam – November issue
Ruoho never forgot Vietnam Ray E. Ruoho wrote an autobiography, sales of which raise funds for a school for people […]
