Freedom in the deep: Free-Daptive Divers want you to join them
In 1991, Aaron Cross was a 15-year-old with Olympic dreams. A dedicated cyclist, he was competing in a road race […]
March 2026
Uniquely educated: Why school choice is critical for special education students
The headlines seem endless: “Public schools are failing,” “Charter schools skim resources,” “Achievement gaps persist.” But amidst this noise, we […]
Minnesota Athletes in 2026 Paralympic Winter Games
From Friday March 6 to Sunday March 15, the world’s elite adaptive athletes will meet in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, […]
Federal SAVE Act threatens voting access for Minnesotans with disabilities
How did you vote in 2024? Not who did you vote for: how did you vote? Did you vote by […]
Minnesota chooses medical associations over CDC in new vaccine guidelines
Minnesotans seeking guidance for vaccines from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) will find that guidance to be in line […]
Accessible home built with love
For Deborah Gillis and Bob Rausch, their house in Robbinsdale, Minnesota, is more than just a place to live. It […]
In Memoriam: Remembering Deb Holtz, lifelong disability rights advocate
Debra “Deb” Holtz, a dedicated attorney, educator, and fierce advocate for the Minnesota disability community, passed away on February 4, […]
Locking doors on scared children: The fight to end seclusion in Minnesota schools
When parents envision a special room for a child in distress, they likely picture beanbag chairs, soft lighting, and toys. […]
My autism diagnosis didn’t change my life
My experience with autism is a story shaped by the myth of endless resilience. I was diagnosed at thirty-two, after […]
Share your COVID and Long COVID experience
As the medical community learns more about Long COVID every day, the impacts on the lives of people with disabilities […]
The keys to the kingdom: Why your birthday is a terrible password
Let’s get the elephant out of the room first: Yes, my name is Tim Benjamin. But not that Tim Benjamin. […]
Eighty years later: Remembering the 1946 push for mental health reform
The end of fighting in World War II didn’t mean an end to the disabling health conditions veterans faced. While […]
Common diabetes drug shown to prevent Long COVID
Many people with Type 2 diabetes take a drug called metformin. It is used to lower blood sugar levels. But […]
The power and the duty of advocacy
In 1986, I began my work in advocacy. It had probably started before then, but that was the first time […]
More paperwork, less care: How 2027 Federal changes threaten Minnesotans with disabilities
For decades, Medicaid—our Medical Assistance (MA) program—has been the engine that quietly keeps Minnesotans with disabilities housed, healthy, and in […]
Fetching Ball Gala to celebrate the impact of assistance dogs
Transforming people’s lives by creating mutually beneficial partnerships with specially trained dogs is the mission of Can Do Canines, and […]
Radio Talking Book – March 2026
Radio Talking Book schedule as a downloadable PDF This year, Access Press is publishing each month’s Radio Talking Book schedule […]
The impact of Operation Metro Surge on Minnesota’s autism community
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Operation Metro Surge has had far-reaching effects across Minnesota communities. The federal government has stated […]
