A couple whose legal action changed state policy and a troop of Girl Scouts are among the winners of The Arc Greater Twin Cities’ 2011 Changemaker Awards. The awards recognize…
Tag: 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 just a vague concept? What are human rights really worth…
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 convinces state officials to support disability services. More than 330…
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 that officially apologized to people who received mistreatment while living…
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 us on a trip back through the past two decades.…
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 us on a trip back through the past two decades.…