Need help casting ballots? Assistance is available
A trip to the polls to cast a ballot is an autumn rite of passage for many of us. Absentee […]
October 2022
Subminimum wage reform is eyed
Moving disabled people out of subminimum wage work and into better-paying jobs is the goal of an $10.5 million initiative […]
New Fairview hospital wins final state approval
A new, $62 million St. Paul hospital that will serve people with mental illness is moving ahead, despite red flags […]
When it comes to assistive technology, government must lead and not follow
When it comes to assistive technology, government should lead and not follow. That is not always the case. We tip […]
Groundbreaking 1972 conference brought demands for change
The notion of strength in number has always been popular. Fifty years ago this month, a large coalition of groups […]
Access Press invites community to learn about digital upgrades
Access Press has news of our own! Learn about our new website and hear other plans for the future. Access […]
I’m hard of hearing, not dumb
by Mark Daly Most people have no idea how to communicate with those of us who don’t hear well. Many […]
Minnesota human services organizations recognized for outstanding efforts
Seven Minnesota human services organizations are being recognized for their commitment to providing housing, economic assistance, food, health care and […]
Direct support professionals make a difference, are honored
ARRM, an association representing more than 200 direct care providers and supporting service providers for people with disabilities in Minnesota, […]
Pull up a chair! Youth project restores a landmark project
With hands-on work provided by young people working toward creating a better future for themselves and the community, the six-foot-tall […]
Opportunity Partners Hosts Ribbon Cutting for New Day Service Center
Opportunity Partners, a Twin Cities disability services nonprofit, celebrated the opening of a new location for its Karlins Center with […]
Grants to assist those with dementia
Eleven Minnesota organizations will be able to increase awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, promote early diagnosis and connect […]
The Arc announces board members
The Arc Minnesota and Arc’s Value Village are honored to announce the election of Tim Allen of Dominium as a […]
Student mental health is focus
Hennepin County Commissioner Kevin Anderson has spent the past several weeks working with constituents on student mental health issues. The […]
CFSS implementation faces delays
(Source: Minnesota DHS) The Minnesota department of Human Services (DHS) continues to work to launch Community First Services and Supports […]
Disabled veterans need assistance
(Source: KSTP-TV) Minnesotan disabled veterans who cannot drive are facing a shortage of volunteer drivers. The drivers, through the Disabled […]
Questions raised about oversight
(Source: Star Tribune) A September 20 legislative committee meeting raised difficult questions about the oversight of housing grants, some of […]
Radio Talking Book – October 2022
Volunteer readers sought Radio Talking Book is seeking volunteers to record books and periodicals for broadcast. This a fun and […]
Around the Dial – October 2022
Access Press is interested in listing regularly scheduled broadcast, cablecast or podcast programs by and for people with disabilities. Programming […]
Enjoy! October 2022
Poetz is remembered A celebration and remembrance of Clifford Poetz, a pioneer in the self-advocacy movement and lifelong disability rights […]
Opportunities – October 2022
CONFERENCES Attend state conference The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI )Minnesota hosts its state conference Sat., Nov. 5 […]
