Thirty-five years of advocacy celebrated by Partners’ program
Many stories of accomplishment have come out of Minnesota’s groundbreaking Partners in Policymaking Program, which is celebrating 35 years of […]
July 2022
Many frustrated as special session appears elusive
It’s been a long summer already for Minnesota disability activists and their advocacy groups, as no progress has been made […]
Accessible Adventures Await! is annual ADA event theme
Accessible Adventures Await! is the theme of Minnesota’s 32nd annual American with Disabilities Act (ADA) celebration. Join the anniversary committee, […]
Hey, Minnesota lawmakers, here’s a reminder from us: You had one job…
Let’s say you have a job. You have a deadline in which you must get the work done. You hear […]
First Americans with Disabilities Act passage celebrations remembered
When the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became federal law in 1990, Minnesotans with disabilities and their allies joined into […]
Many options are available to enjoy Minnesota’s great outdoors
Go out and play! Disabled Minnesotans can find an array of ways to get outdoors and have fun. See the […]
We welcome your letters and commentary
Access Press welcomes letters to the editor and commentary pieces from readers, on topics of interest to Minnesota’s disability community. […]
Limiting work options for people with disabilities raises equity issues
by Linda Moore Be quiet, go along and trust us because we know better. This is the attitude behind a […]
Hanging out with the bears
by Holly Anderson Isn’t it the best season of the year? There are so many flowers, birds and green plants. […]
New disabilities bring new challenges, as well as learning experiences
by Tim Benjamin Where have you been, Tim? I’ve been out and about, you could say, for the past year. […]
Minnesota prep athletes win state titles in updated softball, track and field
The Minnesota State High School League’s adapted prep sports program has closed the book on the 2021-2022 academic year. Adapted […]
Appointees to state groups are set
Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan have announced appointments to state groups including the Board of Executives for […]
Outstanding direct support providers are recognized by MOHR
Direct support professionals or DSPs who make a positive difference have been honored by the Minnesota Organization for Habilitation and […]
Megan wins MOHR’s “tip of spear” award
Someone who like to give awards was given one of her own at the recent Minnesota Organization for Habilitation and […]
Latest program graduates celebrate, reflect on what they have learn
The 2021-2022 Partners in Policymaking graduated 22 individuals in May, with a large group of friends and family members attending. […]
