Letter to our readers: November 3rd Access Press Dinner
As summer ends, we want to remind you of the highlight of the fall season: the November 3 Access Press […]
Home
Judge Donovan Frank is honored with 2023 Access Press award
United States Federal District Court Judge Donovan W. Frank is the winner of the 2023 Access Press Charlie Smith Award […]
Voters with disabilities need to know their rights
Susan lives with a traumatic brain injury. She makes her home with her sister, who is also her legal guardian. […]
Plan ahead for accommodations at the state fair
The 2023 Minnesota State Fair is August 24 through September 4. People with disabilities of all types can enjoy the fair […]
Grab some napkins and try the 2023 Minnesota State Fair new foods
Many people visit the Minnesota State Fair with a new foods list in hand. Or they seek out old favorites. […]
Rosenfield made an impact for disabled Minnesotans
The death of Barnett “Bud” Rosenfield is being felt all across Minnesota. Rosenfield, Minnesota’s Ombudsman for Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities, […]
Doors open for TEFRA
Many Minnesota families with disabled children are celebrating changes to a key state assistance program. Changes to the Tax Equity and […]
Mark your calendars for the Access Press award celebration
To our readers: What an exciting time to live in Minnesota! With many of the pandemic restrictions behind us, we […]
The clock is ticking, so get those Charlie Smith Award nominees in
The Access Press Charlie Smith Award is a meaningful honor for Minnesotans with disabilities. Winners over the years have represented a […]
Set aside barriers, provide innovative complex rehabilitation technology
by Cole A. Carlson Pressure injuries kill 60,000 people and affect up to 1/3 of wheelchair users each year, the […]
After years of work, she saw success – but has more work ahead
To the editor: My winter safety bill for walker users who use transit buses has been passed into law. In […]
Metro Mobility patrons ride for free
Any Metro Mobility certified rider can ride regular route transit for free through December 31, 2024 on any of the following […]
DHS split is coming
Minnesota’s largest and most-scrutinized state agency will be split up in the coming years as the result of legislative action meant […]
Dungarvin takes over companies
The Dungarvin organization, a group of companies providing community-based services for people with disabilities in 15 states, has announced a deal […]
