Access improvements are among bonding requests
by Jane McClure The wheels are turning toward the start of Minnesota’s 2024 legislative session. The session starts at noon […]
November 2023
Plan ahead and avoid dangers of wintertime weather
Winter can be an isolating and potentially dangerous time for Minnesotans with disabilities. Before the snow flies, make plans for needs […]
Focus on Long COVID Resources
Gary is a retired university professor, with a distinguished career teaching English. He was admired by students. An academic award is […]
Assisted living building sales, changes a sign of worrisome trend
Assisted living facilities have long been a viable housing option for disabled people who don’t need the level of care […]
Curb cuts and ramps cleared way for better accessibility
This issue of Access Press includes a guide to winter safety, with one focus on snow removal and shoveling. People […]
Your support is needed to keep Access Press alive and thriving
Dear Readers, As we approached November 3 and the Access Press dinner, I thought (and continue to think) about our […]
Be safe and warm this winter with heating resources and energy tips
The onset of winter weather brings changes and challenges for Minnesotans with disabilities. Be prepared and stay safe, whether at home […]
Stay safe, warm at home
It may be cozy to be at home during a winter storm, watching snowflakes hit the windows. Without preparation, winter […]
East Range DAC leader Harkonen to take the helm for MOHR
Robin Harkonen, executive director of the East Range DAC, is the new president of the Minnesota Organization for Habilitation and Rehabilitation […]
Lentz dedicated to community
Deborah “Debbie” Lentz led a life of service to deaf and deafblind Minnesotans. Lentz died earlier in July after a […]
Hanson a longtime leader
James “Jim” or “Jimmie” Hanson led a life of service to Minnesotans with disabilities. Hanson died in September due to respiratory […]
Red Wing resident Bale celebrates 50-year anniversary with ProAct
Red Wing resident Larry Bale was honored in October by ProAct, Inc., a non-profit providing in-center, virtual and community-based services […]
Organizations win honors with DHS
The Minnesota Department of Human Services is honoring the dedication and innovative work of 10 partners that support Minnesotans to achieve […]
Appointees are announced
Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan have announced appointments to many Minnesota boards, commissions and committees, including groups that […]
Jenkins discusses multiple sclerosis
Minneapolis City Council President Andrea Jenkins is publicly speaking about her diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. Jenkins, who is in the midst […]
DHS changes underway
Four different state agencies currently oversee programs for young children in Minnesota: the Department of Human Services, Department of Education, Department […]
Confusion over SROs continues
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison hopes more law enforcement agencies put school resource officers or SROs back in school after he […]
PCA extension ends November 12
Effective Nov. 12, the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will end the exception that has allowed the Minnesota […]
Railing hazards are raised
Many on the overnight shift at Edgewood Brainerd sensed the danger of returning a frail resident to a bed with […]
People incorporated opens new facility
People Incorporated, the largest nonprofit mental health provider in the state, in October welcomed clients to a new hybrid facility at […]
Allina physicians unionize
Hundreds of Allina Health physicians have voted to be represented by a union, becoming what’s believed to be the largest […]
Learn about housing issues
The Minneapolis Civil Rights Department is educating renters and property owners about that city’s ordinance prohibiting public assistance discrimination in housing, […]
Social Security increase eyed
Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for more than 71 million Americans will increase 3.2 percent in 2024. The […]
Radio Talking Book – November 2023
Volunteers are needed Volunteers are needed at Minnesota Radio Talking Book to record books and periodicals for broadcast. Want to […]
Enjoy! November 2023
DSAMn Pancake Breakfast The Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota hosts its annual pancake breakfast fundraiser 8 a.m. to noon, Sun, […]
Opportunities – November 2023
Open House Can Do Canines hosts an open house Open house noon-2 p.m. Sat, Nov. 11 at its campus at 9440 […]
Around the dial
Access Press is interested in listing regularly scheduled broadcast, cablecast or podcast programs by and for people with disabilities. Programming needs […]
