Huppert will Highlight Access Press Celebration
by Access Press staff and Board Award-winning broadcast journalist Boyd Huppert will emcee the November 3 Access Press Award Celebration/Fundraiser […]
July 2023
Lengthy case based on living choices settled
A settlement in a lengthy federal court case centered on living choices won approval June 15. While intervenors didn’t get […]
Police violated civil rights
People with behavioral health disabilities are among whom the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) and City of Minneapolis discriminated against. An 89-page […]
Summertime and the living is not so easy for those of us living with disabilities
Many of us who live with disabilities have a love/hate relationship with summer. Those whose disabilities are impacted by winter’s […]
1950s polio epidemic had costs beyond disabling injuries for Minnesotans
Minnesota came off of a record number of polio cases in 1952. Our state was second in the nation behind […]
A pooled trust preserves money and protects eligibility for benefits
ISSUE SPONSOR | Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota You can avoid the need to spend down financial assets in order […]
Here’s a news update from Access Press, Minnesota’s disability news source
Access Press brings readers news about Minnesota’s disability community. Now we’d like to share some news about us. Access Press […]
Minnesota prep athletes wrap up 2022-2023 adapted sports seasons
Summer ends the 2022-2023 adapted sports season for Minnesota prep athletes in track and field, bowling and softball. Track and […]
Access upgrades at state park
A construction project with accessibility updates to William O’Brien State Park is slated to begin in September. The Minnesota Department […]
Spinal implant scrutinized
A first-of-its-kind clinical trial at HCMC in Minneapolis is giving hope to people with spinal cord injuries. While results have […]
Telehealth wins praise
A new study produced by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) highlights the potential for telehealth to make care more […]
Check on mail status
Minnesotans with Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare can now look up the month they can expect their health insurance renewal forms to […]
New book announced by Gillette Children’s Healthcare Press
Gillette Children’s Healthcare Press has released Proud To Be Me, a colorful new board book designed to teach toddlers about […]
Scott-Poole lived by example
Nila Frances Scott-Poole had a long record of community service, including advocacy for people with disabilities. Scott-Poole died this spring. She […]
Runyon helped start outdoor groups
Greggory Lynn Runyon considered hunting to be an important part of his life. Runyon died this spring. He was 65 […]
