Group of medical equipment providers at Handi Medical Supply advocating for home care solutions with various mobility aids displayed.

Medical equipment providers take home care crisis to state lawmakers

On September 3, durable medical equipment (DME) providers and patient advocates gathered at Handi Medical Supply in Saint Paul to […]

Building on our first community forum

Last month, we held our first-ever Access Press community forum. It was fantastic to receive feedback and ideas from dozens […]

Two divers in wetsuits and snorkel gear give thumbs up while submerged in a pool during an adaptive Try-SCUBA event.

Free-Daptive Divers hosts adaptive Try-SCUBA in Brooklyn Center

For people with physical disabilities, mobility limitations, or chronic conditions, the underwater world offers something rarely found on land: the […]

A voter uses an accessible voting machine to cast their ballot independently in Dakota County.

ExpressVote helps voters with disabilities vote independently

On August 11, a voter with mobility issues went to cast her ballot in Dakota County. After voting, she called […]

A group of six friends poses by a lake with sailboats in the background, enjoying a day outdoors together.

Adaptive sailing program thrives on Lake Harriet

Trees sway from a calm breeze and ripples move across Lake Harriet on a late summer afternoon. On the water […]

A smiling woman in a wheelchair gestures towards a computer screen displaying staffing information in a welcoming environment.

New brief highlights how people with intellectual and developmental disabilities can help alleviate Minnesota’s staffing crisis

According to a new resource brief from the University of Minnesota’s Institute on Community Integration (ICI), titled Exploring Transition in […]

Display of donation collection bags for Goodwill, showcasing textile repair and dry cleaning services from 90 years ago.

Meaningful work 90 years ago was fueled by donation collection bags

Meaningful work is a key part of life for many of us living with disabilities. National Disability Employment Awareness Month […]

Test tube illustration highlighting the absence of reliable biomarkers for long COVID, with laboratory equipment in the background.

Study finds no reliable biomarkers for long COVID

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on millions worldwide and put a lot of pressure on healthcare systems. […]

A woman in a wheelchair navigates a city sidewalk, highlighting accessibility in employment settings.

Disabled Minnesotans face barriers and celebrate milestones in employment

Every October, National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) is celebrated across the country. For people with disabilities, employment can be […]