Arc Changemakers are honored
A couple whose legal action changed state policy and a troop of Girl Scouts are among the winners of The […]
Tag Archives: Advocating Change Together
Open and Shut Case explores human rights through art
Human rights open doors. Doors of opportunity. Doors of change. At least that’s the hope. Or maybe “human rights” is […]
Minnesotans rally for services at Disability Day
Self-advocates with disabilities, their family members, support staff and other disability advocates are hoping that a crowded state capitol rotunda […]
Former institution residents hear long-awaited apology
A written apology is nice. A spoken apology is a human connection. In May, the Minnesota Legislature passed a resolution […]
The Story of Us: 20 years of MN disability news coverage remembered, as covered by Access Press
Minnesota, as told through the pages of Access Press, is one of victories and defeats, activism and accolades. Come with […]
The Story of Us: 20 years of MN disability news coverage remembered, as covered by Access Press – Pt. 3
Minnesota, as told through the pages of Access Press, is one of victories and defeats, activism and accolades. Come with […]
The Story of Us: 20 years of MN disability news coverage remembered, as covered by Access Press – Pt. 4
Minnesota, as told through the pages of Access Press, is one of victories and defeats, activism and accolades. Come with […]
Putting a face with the name
Remember the old Minnesota state hospital cemeteries? The ones with anonymous graves for people with disabilities? The same cemeteries that […]
ACTing Up
My child is just a regular child. Not an “angel”, not “special.” Not a “medical condition” nor a “poor thing.” […]
Breaking Down Capitol Barriers
In 1973 the late Rev. Barbara Andrews appeared before a state Senate committee. She described the various kinds of discrimination […]