Olmstead Plan needs revisions—and maybe a rewrite—to help Minnesotans with disabilities
Remember: One injury, one fall and you’re one of us. Minnesota is currently engaged in a rewrite of what’s called […]
May 2026
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 […]
Waiver Reimagine puts Minnesota on shaky legal ground
Minnesota has long prided itself on being a national leader in supporting people with disabilities to live, work, and thrive […]
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, […]
Roads to independence: A look at Minnesota’s wheelchair van providers
May is National Mobility Awareness Month, a time dedicated to advocating for accessible transportation and highlighting how adaptive equipment fosters […]
Driving toward an accessible autonomous future
If you ask most people about the future of transportation, there is one place where their minds usually go: autonomous […]
Stranded by the system, saved by the community
How a routine van repair spiraled into multiple roadside strandings, a laughing dispatcher, and an impromptu wheelchair ride through rush-hour […]
The ‘happiest dishwasher in Minnesota’ was an example of meaningful work
We often talk about meaningful work for people with disabilities. Recent debates have centered on the legality of subminimum wages […]
Foster homes closing around state: The hidden crisis uprooting Minnesota’s vulnerable adults
Minnesota is on the verge of losing something it cannot easily replace: small, family-based foster care homes that have quietly […]
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 […]
Singalongs and slices: Access Press hosts happy hour
On Thursday, April 23, Access Press readers, sponsors, board members, and staff gathered for a casual happy hour at King […]
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 […]
Join us! Access Press launches a new community membership model
After serving Minnesota’s disability community for 36 years, we are launching a brand-new community membership program. Our hope is to […]
Radio Talking Book – May 2026
Radio Talking Book schedule as a downloadable PDF This year, Access Press is publishing each month’s Radio Talking Book schedule […]
Voices of resistance and hope resonate at Minnesota Disability Advocacy Day 2026
Chants of “No more cuts,” “Our homes, not nursing homes,” and “Disability rights are human rights,” echoed through the halls […]
Quick look at what’s making waves at the Capitol and in our community
Dear Access Press Readers, To say a lot is happening right now for the Minnesota disability community would be the […]
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 […]
