Thirty-five years later, we remember the ADA’s start
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is one of the most significant pieces of civil rights and social policy legislation […]
July 2025
Minneapolis honors Disability Pride Month, celebrates 35 years of the ADA
July 26 marks the 35th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and as the community specialist for people […]
How it began – learn about events leading up to the ADA’s passage
We often hear that the passage and signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act was a watershed event for disabled […]
Second Five Years: Access Press 1995-2000
Editor’s note: The story of disability in Minnesota, as told through the pages of Access Press, is one of victories […]
Our First Five Years: Access Press 1990 – 1995
Editor’s note: The story of disability in Minnesota, as told through the pages of Access Press, is one of victories […]
Around the Dial – July 2025
NEW! Boldly Challenging AbleismAM 950 Radio, Sunday 2:00 – 2:30 PM Boldly Challenging Ableism exposes ableism and dismantles myths that […]
Age-friendly grants to provide a wide range of services throughout Minnesota
Age-Friendly Minnesota is awarding $1.3 million to advance the efforts of age-friendly communities. Thirty-five grants ranging from $9,000 to $75,000 […]
Wheelchair athletes shine, set records at state track and field meet
The 2025 Minnesota State High School League Track and Field Meet June 10-12 at St. Michael-Albertville High School featured the […]
Schluttenhofer honored with ‘Inspire’ award for her leadership, dedication
Lori Schluttenhofer, CEO of Services for Opportunity Partners in Minnetonka, has been awarded the 2025 Minnesota Organization for Habilitation and […]
Changing, improving peoples’ lives is a major part of our ADA legacy
At Rise, we are proud to be part of a legacy filled with people who have defied limits and built […]
Partners in Policymaking graduates reflect on what they have learned
The Class 42 Partners in Policymaking Program graduates are looking back on their experiences. The leadership training course is for […]
Radio Talking Book – July 2025
Summer Reading For July, 26 new books will premiere. Radio Talking Book is not just for listeners with visual disabilities. […]
Disability pride!
July is not only when the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is marked, it’s also a time […]
Resources available for life with Long COVID
People living with Long COVID have the opportunity to take part in a clinical trial at the University of Minnesota. […]
Our first year of publication
Editor’s note: The story of disability in Minnesota, as told through the pages of Access Press, is one of victories […]
ARRM announces finalists
The 2025 Association of Residential Resources in Minnesota (ARRM) Cares and Rising Star Award finalists and nominees have been announced. […]
Celebrating and Honoring: 35 Years
Don’t miss our special section of essays, history, tributes and events as we celebrate the 35th anniversary of the signing […]
This is about us: The story of Access Press is the story of our shared history
1990 had its share of headlines including the reunification of Germany, the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope and the […]
Heroes of the ADA: Justin and Yoshiko Dart
Of the ADA, Justin Dart said, “How will we sleep at night if we don’t try?” Editor’s note: Many of […]
Want to learn more about the Americans with Disabilities Act?
The ADA Legacy Project celebrates the impact of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on disability rights, and honors the […]
Honoring the decades of effort toward the passage of the ADA
Editor’s note: As we celebrate the 35-year history of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we also remember that decades […]
State shutdown averted with pact, but waiting for the federal changes
Minnesotans with disabilities and their allies saw mixed results when the 2025 Minnesota Legislature wrapped up a special session early […]
Backlog in services eyed
A backlog at the Minnesota Department of Human Services has kept some lower-income people with disabilities from daily support services. […]
Two Access Press leaders remembered for their community commitment
Two key figures in the history of Access Press are Charlie Smith and Tim Benjamin, who were the longest-term executive […]
Maple Grove family gets a precedent-setting win at high court
A Twin Cities teen with a rare form of epilepsy won a unanimous Supreme Court ruling June 12. The ruling […]
Gilbert was a beloved pet; drew focus on service dogs
Accounts of the June 14 assassinations of Melissa and Mark Hortman also note that Gilbert, their four-year-old golden retriever, was […]
An array of disability issues is the focus for several Bush Fellows
The Bush Fellowship is a self-designed leadership program that gives individuals the flexibility they need to develop their own capacity […]
In Memoriam: Schultz was avid skier
Daniel Winston “Hawkeye” Schultz was one of the early promoters of adapted skiing. Schultz died in June from complications of […]
Grateful thanks to all who have made Access Press possible through the years
On behalf of everyone at Access Press, we want to thank everyone who has played a role in our first […]
Get Up Stand Up makes key donation
Get Up Stand Up to Cure Paralysis has announced the donation of the groundbreaking ONWARD Medical ARC-EX System to HealthPartners […]
Two big birthdays, many, many big issues and many questions are ahead
Both Access Press and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) turn 35 this year. Both birthdays are reason to celebrate. […]
Her ADA journey began as a teenaged Girl Scout, led to so much more
For as long as I can remember, I have had to consciously think about how to get from where I […]
Knowledge is power and Access Press provides that for its readers
Access Press has been an invaluable beacon for the disability community for 35 years. From its inception in 1990, this […]
AARP Community Challenge grants cover a wide range of needs in Minnesota
Six organizations throughout Minnesota will receive 2025 Community Challenge grants through AARP. The grants are part of AARP’s $4.2 million […]
Our Life, Our Way: Independent Living
Leadership, Unity, Vision was the themeIt could all be possible, so it seemedAll we would have to do is become […]
Honoring 35 years of the ADA, Access Press: A legacy still in motion
This year marks a powerful double milestone: the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and 35 years […]
Falls pose an increasing risk
Older U.S. adults are increasingly dying from unintentional falls, according to a new federal report. From 2003 to 2023, death […]
Thank You Access Press and Thanks for the ADA!
Here’s to celebrating your past and future with more of your innovative stories, insightful articles, and influential contributions.Congratulations, Access Press. […]
Tracking available on COVID trends
Looking for reliable information on COVID trends in Minnesota? The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has answers that people need […]
Group home employee kidnapped resident
A Cambridge man, Dean Michael Simonson, 58, is facing felony kidnapping and first degree burglary charges in connection to an […]
With the ADA’s anniversary, we look back at the people who made a difference
As we celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, we ask ourselves what does the ADA mean […]
Advocates stunned by tragedy
Minnesota’s disability community is mourning the deaths of Minnesota House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, and supporting […]
Pay attention to this study
I’m using today’s blog post to make readers aware of an important study in contracting and equity. We must remember […]
STAY COOL MN campaign is timely
I’m passing along some good information from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), just in time for our heat wave […]
Take Note! and Consider Sponsorship
Access Press is listing fewer calendar items in print and encouraging more to be posted online. The change allows organizations […]
