Skyway safety changes are eyed, but tower still closed after a year
Cracking down on downtown property owners who don’t maintain skyways is a key focus of city ordinance changes made in St. […]
January 2024
Access Press takes a look back at the year 2023
Recycle those 2023 calendars! It was a year of historic legislative changes, big accomplishments and at times, tough losses. Here is […]
Preparation takes place under cloud
By Jane McClure The 2024 legislative session starts February 12, with caution that this is likely to be much more […]
More must be done to make skyways safer, accessible to all
It’s winter in Minnesota. If you live, work or enjoy activities in a city’s downtown that has a skyway system, […]
Mass transit actions opened the door for better rider access
Mass transit systems have operated in major U.S. cities since the 1830s. Horse-drawn streetcars and omnibuses initially carried people to and […]
Hearing disabilities pose challenges with COVID-19 but help is available
For many people, taking on COVID-19 means simply going to a clinic and getting a vaccine. For people with disabilities, […]
Active members are needed for the Access Press Board of Directors
Serving on the Access Press Board of Directors is a rewarding way to serve Minnesota’s disability community and help support […]
Whelping center for assistance dogs welcomes first puppies
Can Do Canines, a nonprofit that raises and trains assistance dogs for people with disabilities, welcomed the first two litters […]
Several appointments are announced
Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan have announced appointees, including people who will serve on disability-related groups. The […]
Montgomery boy inspires a disability story
Montgomery resident Taylor Hindermann hopes to inspire and advocate for more special needs inclusion with her debut children’s book, Kip’s Funny […]
Grants help aging, disabled Minnesotans to stay in their homes
More than $9.5 million in new state grants will help aging Minnesotans stay in their homes longer through services such […]
Access Press supporters are the best
As we enter a new year, all of us at Access Press thank our supporters. Remember, donations to Access Press […]
Aging adults have a new place for leisure
ProAct, Inc. has announced the opening of its new leisure center. The center, which is located at the disability service […]
Eglinton is promoted by MDI
Jeanne Eglinton has been promoted to the role of vice president of employment services for MDI. With more than 35 […]
New officers for MNCSILC
The Minnesota Statewide Independent Living Council (MNSILC) has elected new officers. Deborah Gleason of Hennepin County is chairperson. Rosalie Eisenreich of […]
MNCCD has new board members
The Minnesota Consortium for Citizens with disabilities (MNNCCD) has new board members. The 2024 MNCCD Board members are co-chair Jason […]
Equitable Health Care Task Force members named
The Equitable Health Care Task Force was established by the Minnesota Legislature during its 2023 session, charged with examining inequities in […]
Clark releases new book
Touch the Future: A manifesto in Essays is the latest book by St. Paul author and poet John Lee Clark. […]
Metro Mobility riders ride free
In order to reduce demand on paratransit, Metro Transit officials are continuing to emphasize that Metro Mobility riders can ride […]
Anoka program in violation
An investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has found that the city of Anoka’s crime-free multi-housing program violated […]
Business gets a boost
Highland Popcorn is set to open late January or early February in the Highland Village Center, with a retail storefront […]
Injunction issued in disability case
Ramsey County District Judge Timothy Mulrooney has issued a temporary injunction blocking enforcement of a measure, passed this spring by the […]
New delivery method for patients
Minnesota will add dry herb vaporization to the list of approved delivery methods in the state’s medical cannabis program. Under […]
Radio Talking Book – January 2024
Program changes and new books Radio Talking Book is making a program change this month. Snippets, 6 a.m. Sun, will […]
Opportunities – January 2024
Info & Assistance Many classes available NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness) has a wide variety of free and in-person […]
Currents: Adaptation, Brilliance, and Joy
An exhibit featuring the work of artists with disabilities is on display through Feb. 25 at the Minnesota Museum of […]
Chill out at Art Shanties
Art Shanty Projects returns to the frozen water of Bdé Umán / Lake Harriet in South Minneapolis this winter for […]
Enjoy! January 2024
Winter Art Show at ICI Emerging photographer Hannah Rousar is one of seven artists with disabilities who are displaying their […]
