Oversight is debated at hearing
Should federal court oversight of the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) actions and policies affecting Minnesotans with disabilitie send? […]
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Workforce recommendations moving ahead
Key recommendations from a report on Minnesota’s direct care worker crisis are moving ahead, with support from the Minnesota Olmstead […]
Disability impacts are eyed in miniumum wage debate
Workers with disabilities and the people who provide direct support for people with disabilities are two different sides of the […]
Incontinence products issue back to court
Debate over a proposed state medical supply program continues in Ramsey County District Court. Opponents of the Preferred Incontinence Products […]
Addressing worker shortage will require many strategies
Ways to address Minnesota’s growing direct care worker shortage continue to be scrutinized. Seven main priorities, along with several related […]
Disability Day highlights several key needs
With the 2018 Minnesota Legislature in full swing, disability groups are making the case for a wide range of policy […]
2018 session gets rolling February 20
A short session, a looming election and more than the usual political acrimony loom over the Minnesota’s Legislature’s 2018 session. […]
The year in review: 2017 was a year of challenges for Minnesotans with disabilities
Another year is finished, and we look back at all of the things that happened, good and bad. Access Press […]
Stracke spent career as a ‘True Friend’ to many
Many happy campers have Ed Stracke to thank for their memories of summer and winter fun. Stracke stepped down January […]
Changes to skyway hours seen as a barrier to many
For St. Paul Lowertown resident Chris Beckstrom, skyways provide safe passage at night and in inclement weather. He uses a […]
Care issues scrutinized by committee
February 20, 2018 may be months away. But state lawmakers, Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) staff and people with […]
2017 Charlie Smith Award winner tirelessly makes a difference
Athlete and advocate Mark Braun works to make a difference, one person at a time. His own difficult start in […]
Access woes as skyway changes eyed
In Minnesota, skyways provide protection from the elements and access in downtown areas for residents, workers and business patrons. In […]
Adjourn May 22: Legislature, governor negotiate as talks go down to the wire
Brick-and-mortar projects and a bevy of programs and service important to the disability community hang in the balance as the […]
Waiver lawsuit to proceed
A class action lawsuit centered on management of Minnesota’s Home and Community-Based Waiver Services Program can proceed, a U.S. District […]