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 […]
August 2023
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 […]
Taking steps back on inclusion in the workplace, community
People with disabilities have been shut out of meaningful employment for decades. It’s a frustration to spend one’s career at the […]
Civil rights changes took key steps 50 years ago, but others waited
On August 1, 1973, Minnesotans with disabilities were among those marking the expansion of the state’s anti-discrimination act. The act […]
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 […]
Loophole in housing eyed
Lawmakers want to close a loophole in state law that they said allowed a suburban city to shut down state-licensed […]
Residents face uncertain future
In Bemidji, 47 tenants were recently evacuated from a federally subsidized apartment building that inspectors feared could be headed toward catastrophic […]
Abeler, Hoffman share award
The 2023 Betty Bednarczyk Courage Award co-recipients are Senators Jim Abeler (R-Anoka) and John Hoffman (DFL-Champlin). SEIU HealthCare Minnesota and Iowa […]
Mental health, behavioral health and recovery are 2023 Bush Fellow topics
Three of the 24 2023 Bush Fellows will focus on disability-related issues in their upcoming studies. The Bush Fellowship, given by […]
Vang moves to advocacy post
Mai Vang, who has filled many roles in Minnesota’s deaf and disabilities communities, has moved to a new role at the […]
Finalists are announced
The 2023 Rising Star and ARRM Cares award finalists have been announced. Finalists were recognized at the Forward Annual Conference July […]
Connolly to MDH post
John Connolly, currently the chief strategist for the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, has accepted the position of assistant […]
Radio Talking Book – August 2023
Program updates Due to a summer slowdown in volunteer hours, radio Talking Book has more rebroadcasts than usual. Nineteen books make […]
Opportunities – August 2023
Health Care Video In Our Own Words: Improving Care for People with Disabilities Released as an unlimited run for health […]
Enjoy! – August 2023
Post your event online Access Press is moving more event listings online. That is possible with our redesigned website. There […]
