Two very different narratives are unfolding at Minnesota’s capitol
As the Minnesota Legislature wraps up the majority of its committee work with the first, second and third deadlines behind […]
May 2025
Lake Superior College to offer classes for I/DD students
Lake Superior College in Duluth will provide expanded college offerings for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities, thanks to a […]
Fahnbulleh is honored as national group’s Minnesota DSP of the year
Gloria Fahnbulleh of Hammer Residences & NER is Minnesota’s direct support professional of the year. She and other DSPs were […]
New access improvements are highlight at William O’Brien State Park
A state park just outside of the Twin Cities will spotlight $5.25 million in new accessible features, starting in May. […]
Dock and kayak launch planned for Detroit Lakes City Beach this summer
Detroit Lakes’ City Beach will gain a floating dock and accessible kayak launch this summer, thanks to a generous donation. […]
Minnesota Statewide Independent Living Council seeks new members
The Minnesota Statewide Independent Living Council (MNSILC) is seeking new members. Members can be people with disabilities who are interested […]
Group homes drive reports
Brooklyn Park police have read the comments on social media. They know people are wondering why there are suddenly a […]
Rally to save deaf studies program
Students and faculty at the University of Minnesota Duluth have rallied over a decision to cut the college’s deaf studies […]
Autism prevalence outlined
New data from the Minnesota-Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network (MN-ADDM) at the University of Minnesota shows that 1 in […]
Longtime Wingspan Life Resources leader Davis leaves a legacy of advocacy
Therese Davis, longtime Wingspan Life Resources executive director, is stepping down in May. Davis ends a remarkable 48 years of […]
Performer, author Orr was always the life of the party
Leslye Susan Orr Mistry was a remarkable performer, writer, teacher and disability advocate. Orr died earlier this spring. She was […]
Goldberg a committed leader at PACER Center
Marge Goldberg’s experiences as the parent of a disabled child led her to help other families. She became a co-founder […]
Historically slow capitol progress could mean chaotic session end
With an adjournment date of May 19 looming, is the 2025 Minnesota Legislature running out of time? Will a special […]
One more time to rally
UPDATE: The Arc Minnesota livestreamed the May 3 Rally for Disability Funding and has posted pictures on their Facebook page. […]
Loss of Twin Cities’ clubhouse funding threatens recovery and support
NAMI Minnesota is deeply concerned about the immediate defunding of Vail Communities’ clubhouses in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Clubhouses are […]
Take Note! for May 2025
Attend Interact grand opening Interact Center for the Visual and Performing Arts, 1860 and 1902 W. Minnehaha Ave, St. Paul, […]
People with disabilities shouldn’t have to meet criteria to be valued
Too often, we people with disabilities, and our families, have had to make lists. Lists of reasons, proof, as to […]
Disability advocates fight eviction from accessible home
Two longtime Minnesota disability community leaders and their teenage daughter spent much of April fighting eviction from a Maplewood apartment. […]
Resources available for life with Long COVID
Living with Long COVID and looking for resources to make life easier? Wanting to learn more about the condition from […]
Weakening longtime business protections under the ADA harms us all
Maybe you have looked at a store aisle, glanced at your cane or walker, and realized that passage would be […]
People and Places: we invite a range of news stories
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Access Press is part of a long and proud community newspaper tradition
As Access Press nears its 35th anniversary, it’s time for a look back at how various communities have been served […]
Radio Talking Book – May 2025
For May, 20 new books will premiere. Radio Talking Book is not just for listeners with visual disabilities. Anyone with […]
Loss of funding shuts down Minnesota’s COVID public inquiry hotline
Due to recent federal funding cuts, the public inquiry hotline that started in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic […]
