Seasonal changes? Precautions are urged
Leaves turning color, cooler days and nights, and the return to school are among the signs of fall. Another sign […]
September 2023
Letter to our readers: November 3rd Access Press Dinner
As summer ends, we want to remind you of the highlight of the fall season: the November 3 Access Press […]
Judge Donovan Frank is honored with 2023 Access Press award
United States Federal District Court Judge Donovan W. Frank is the winner of the 2023 Access Press Charlie Smith Award […]
Voters with disabilities need to know their rights
Susan lives with a traumatic brain injury. She makes her home with her sister, who is also her legal guardian. […]
Protect disabled voters from those who would block their vote
Voting is a fundamental right for us as Minnesotans and as U.S. citizens. Many of us remember the first time […]
Minnesota’s services for the blind mark century of progress
Break out the birthday party hats! State Services for the Blind (SSB) is marking 100 years of service to Minnesotans […]
Meet the other 2023 nominees for the Access Press Charlie Smith Award
The return of the annual Charlie Smith Award gives Access Press the chance to spotlight outstanding Minnesota people, events and […]
Independent living requires many steps to address our care crisis
Editor’s note: Minnesota recently sent 27 people from four Minnesota centers for independent living and the Disability Law Center at […]
Print shops of past provided good jobs for people who were deaf
Not everyone in an old-time print shop could enjoy the clackety-clack of linotype machines, the rhythmic noise of presses and […]
Partners graduates look back on experiences, accomplishments
Disability advocacy and leadership training for parents of young children with developmental disabilities and adults with disabilities is provided through Minnesota’s […]
Elmquist to lead Olmstead office
Aisha Elmquist will be the next director of the Minnesota Olmstead Implementation Office [OIO]. She has an extensive history of […]
Six are Rise’ing Stars
The disability service provider Rise has given six people its annual Rise’ing Star award. The six are doing big things […]
Lopez helped others enjoy books
Anthony “Tony” Lopez was dedicated to helping people with disabilities enjoy a wide variety of reading material, through his longtime […]
Thompson’s research helped many
Travis Thompon’s academic and research career helped many people with disabilities. Thompson died in August. He was 86 and lived […]
Kenney gave spiritual gifts
Rev. William “Bill” Kenney considered himself to be a servant of God, who focused much of his life to serving […]
Nexus family healing to open facility
A shuttered psychiatric residential treatment facility will reopen with a new owner. Plymouth-based Nexus Family Healing announced that the nonprofit will […]
Renewals effort results mixed
As part of the nationwide effort to encourage people to renew their Medicaid eligibility, nearly 50,000 Minnesotans took action to […]
Federal lawsuit allege discrimination
Two Richfield mothers filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against Richfield Public Schools, alleging that the district imposed discriminatory disciplinary practices […]
Radio Talking Book – September 2023
Learn about Radio Talking Book Have a smartphone? Radio Talking Book’s app allows listeners to take “reading material” on their […]
Enjoy! September 2023
Made in the Shade The annual Made in the Shade 5K Walk, Run & Roll is 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 […]
Opportunities – September 2023
Take a Survey Dealing with workforce shortage? The Olmstead Implementation Office is seeking feedback about experiences with employment! The Olmstead […]
