Minnesota Olmstead goals fall short
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) says people with disabilities should have the same rights as everyone else. They should […]
September 2026
Left at the curb: The accessibility cost of the rideshare revolution
Call an Uber. Call a Lyft. That is now the answer to nearly every transportation question. At the airport, just […]
My disability, anniversaries, and too much paperwork
My wheelchair birthday For millions of people living with severe injuries or chronic conditions—and the families who support them—the calendar […]
Federal Olmstead retreat shifts pressure across the disability service system
The federal government’s retreat from longstanding Olmstead enforcement is beginning to shift more responsibility onto the systems that people with […]
How Ryan Haack is helping the next generation embrace their ‘awesome’
When he was young, Ryan Haack never thought of himself as limited or a person with a disability. Born missing […]
Researchers investigate the role of autoantibodies and COVID-19
For some people, COVID-19 symptoms might not go away after the infection; this is known as Long COVID. It’s generally […]
Special education in Minnesota saw gains 50 years ago
Store shelves full of notebooks, crayons, lined paper, pens and pencils remind us that school starts in September for many […]
Who is DJ Mike?
Hello, music lovers! My name is Mike Cohn. If you have gone to a Minnesota Vikings home game, you have […]
Ask the candidates: Disability issues matter in 2026
As a person who spent 20 years working in politics, there are a few things I picked up along the […]
Meet The Disableds, Minnesota’s groundbreaking comedy ensemble
For decades, standard media portrayals of disability have tended to swing between two tired extremes: tragic inspiration or object of […]
Minnesota strengthens accommodation rights under Human Rights Act
On August 1, Minnesotans with disabilities gained vital legal ground. Long-awaited amendments to the Minnesota Human Rights Act (MHRA) officially […]
Finding a voice and building connections through artwork
From a dip of a paint pen to a stroke of a paintbrush, artists across the Twin Cities use a […]
In Minnesota, back-to-school season deserves an orientation for parents, too
The success of school choice doesn’t depend only on families having options. It depends on families understanding how those options […]
Radio Talking Book – September 2026
Radio Talking Book schedule as a downloadable PDF This year, Access Press is publishing each month’s Radio Talking Book schedule […]
Technology makes back-to-school more accessible
For many, opening a textbook, taking notes, and asking questions are part of everyday classroom life. Those everyday tasks can […]
After summer heat delay, Minnesota Disability Pride Festival set for Sept. 17
The fourth annual Disability Pride Festival gets underway at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul on Sept. 17, following […]
Community Forum on Sept. 10: Help shape the future of Access Press
Thanks to everyone who came out to the Access Press August happy hour at Surly Brewing. It was great to […]
