How MnDOT’s new Greater Minnesota Transit Plan could help accessibility
For people with disabilities, transportation is more than just the ability to get around, it’s a lifeline, and in the […]
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A new era for ethical direct support: NADSP releases revised code of ethics
For over 25 years, the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) Code of Ethics has served as a foundational […]
Lawsuit fights to save vulnerable Minnesotans from institutionalization
For the average Minnesotan, waking up, going to work, doing a load of laundry, and brushing their teeth are simply […]
Wildfire smoke: Hazardous breathing conditions
Since yesterday, the widespread forest fires in the Boundary Waters and Canada have created unsafe air quality throughout the upper […]
Minnesota Disability Pride events
Communities across the Twin Cities metro and Greater Minnesota have organized an expansive calendar of accessible spaces for connection, culture, […]
Heat means added risk for people with disabilities
Just a heads-up: the forecast for a week of hot, humid weather means we need to be extra mindful of […]
Meet John: Powered by lived experience, journalism expertise, and undying hometown fandom
John Kuziej: New Assistant Editor at Access Press I was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at age 2, which has shaped […]
Meet Randall: Powered by big ideas, authentic connections, and peanut butter crackers
Randall Oldenburg: New Ad Sales Representative at Access Press Disabled from birth, I am an enthusiastic thinker. Those I work […]
Catching COVID-19 multiple times increases risk of Long COVID
Some people may think that COVID-19 is a thing of the past. There has even been a dangerous myth that […]
Wilderness Inquiry welcomes all abilities into the outdoors this summer
For nearly 50 years, the Bloomington-based non-profit Wilderness Inquiry has proven that people with disabilities can have fun outdoors. The […]
The Tabakas and Three Rivers Park District are helping people explore the outdoors this summer
For some Minnesotans with disabilities, venturing into the wilderness can feel intimidating. But for Sam and Tracy Tabaka, nature isn’t […]
2026 Special Olympics USA Games leave a legacy of inclusion
The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games have concluded in the Twin Cities. But they left Minnesota with the spirit of […]
Your health, their workplace. When should a caregiver wear a mask?
When you rely on personal care assistants (PCAs) or other caregivers, your home is also their workplace. Managing infection control […]
The “Disability Burden” of Long COVID in the U.S.
Dr. Karen Bonuck and a team of medical researchers at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine recently published a study […]
Minnesota prepares to host the 2026 Special Olympics USA
The Twin Cities are getting ready to host one of the biggest athletic events of the year: The 2026 Special […]
Elections matter: What Minnesotans with disabilities can ask candidates in 2026
The 2026 election is shaping up to be one of the most important in recent years for Minnesotans with disabilities. […]
Advocates and people with disabilities hope that Allina Health merger doesn’t negatively affect Courage-Kenny services
For decades, Minnesota’s disability community has held a deep sense of pride in its local institutions. Chief among them was […]
Long COVID and chronic illness
For many people today, catching COVID-19 is no longer a major fear. However, the global pandemic has left a lasting, […]
Focus Beyond helps high school students with disabilities transition to what’s next
For most high school students, graduation is a time to celebrate. However, for some students receiving special education services, graduation […]
Several states bypass federal government to join global disease network
In a break from the federal government, the public health departments of three states and New York City have directly […]
What the SAVE America Act means for voters with disabilities
If you vote by mail, this bill could take that away from you. If you rely on a caregiver to […]
U of MN TeleOutreach connects rural families to care
Rural families concerned about their children’s developmental milestones often wait years for access to behavioral specialists and developmental pediatricians. Maintaining […]
Metformin and UDCA show no significant impact on Long COVID recovery, study finds
People who were disabled by Long COVID, or who had their disabilities worsened by the condition, had a flicker of […]
Freedom in the deep: Free-Daptive Divers want you to join them
In 1991, Aaron Cross was a 15-year-old with Olympic dreams. A dedicated cyclist, he was competing in a road race […]
Minnesota’s finest ready for 2026 Paralympic Winter Games
In less than a week, the world’s elite adaptive athletes will meet in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, for the […]
Minnesota Athletes in 2026 Paralympic Winter Games
From Friday March 6 to Sunday March 15, the world’s elite adaptive athletes will meet in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, […]
Federal SAVE Act threatens voting access for Minnesotans with disabilities
How did you vote in 2024? Not who did you vote for: how did you vote? Did you vote by […]
Minnesota chooses medical associations over CDC in new vaccine guidelines
Minnesotans seeking guidance for vaccines from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) will find that guidance to be in line […]
Locking doors on scared children: The fight to end seclusion in Minnesota schools
When parents envision a special room for a child in distress, they likely picture beanbag chairs, soft lighting, and toys. […]
The keys to the kingdom: Why your birthday is a terrible password
Let’s get the elephant out of the room first: Yes, my name is Tim Benjamin. But not that Tim Benjamin. […]
Share your COVID and Long COVID experience
As the medical community learns more about Long COVID every day, the impacts on the lives of people with disabilities […]
Hundreds gather for town hall on harm caused by Minnesota fraud mitigation
More than 700 Minnesotans gathered virtually on February 4 for a statewide discussion to address harm caused by recent Minnesota […]
Common diabetes drug shown to prevent Long COVID
Many people with Type 2 diabetes take a drug called metformin. It is used to lower blood sugar levels. But […]
Leading in challenging times
Amidst federal efforts to dismantle programs helping underserved communities, along with threats to several state protections for people with disabilities, […]
Call for gardeners: raised gardens available in Saint Paul
For many Minnesotans, the deep freeze of January is spent dreaming of spring planting. But for gardeners with mobility issues, […]
Three Rivers Park District is making winter accessible
Winter is often a season that Minnesotans with disabilities simply endure, rather than enjoy. Between snow-covered sidewalks and below-zero temperatures, […]
A realist’s guide to AI: What it is, why it matters, and when to ignore it
Let’s address the elephant in the room first: Yes, my name is Tim Benjamin. But I am not the Tim […]
Same goals, new reality: Kirk Ingram and GUSU achieve major victories
In the summer of 2015, Kirk Ingram was excited about the path his life was taking. He was 28 years […]
New federal investigation into fraud in disability program
Federal agents raided the Bloomington office of a home health services provider, Ultimate Home Health Services, Thursday morning, December 18, […]
Long COVID: Your rights at work
People who live with Long COVID and are trying to remain part of the workforce need to know their rights. […]
The cost of Minnesota’s fraud crisis on people with disabilities
For most Minnesotans, news of fraud is frustrating—a story about stolen tax dollars and bureaucratic scandal. But for those of […]
2025 in review: A year of resilience and resistance
As 2025 draws to a close, we look back on a year defined by loss, advocacy, and the fight for […]
Accessible housing in project
The Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center (MIWRC) this fall opened Oshki-Gakeyaa (Oh-sh- key-Gah-key-yah), meaning “New Way.” It is a 24-unit […]
Guilty pleas entered
Two leaders of Evergreen Recovery, an addiction treatment center, pleaded guilty to wire fraud after billing Medicaid for services that […]
Heating Assistance a worry
Applicants for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program have met delays due to the recent federal shutdown. Letters have […]
Disabled residents among those affected by Skyline fire
Skyline Tower, St. Paul’s largest low-income housing structure, is recovering from an October fire. The building is home to many […]
Chronic mental health issues are cited with COVID-19, Long COVID
The COVID-19 pandemic and its lingering effects have had a profound impact on public health. Mental health for those who […]
Long COVID and its impacts on chronic conditions are focus of study
Studies of Long COVID and ties to disabilities and chronic conditions continue to draw attention from the medical research community. […]
Australian study tracks ties between Long COVID, disabling conditions
When most people think of COVID now, they picture a short illness like a cold – a few days of […]
Accessible housing in project
The Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center (MIWRC) this fall opened Oshki-Gakeyaa (Oh-sh-key-Gah-key-yah), meaning “New Way.” It is a 24-unit permanent […]
