Columns
Editor's Column
by Tim Benjamin
November began with one more
celebration in remembrance of our good friend, the cofounder of Access
Press. At the Charlie Smith Community Award Banquet on November 3,
John Smith was recognized for his leadership in the Minnesota disability
community ... read
more from Tim >
Access Symbol
Assistive Listening Devices
Assistive Listening Systems
(ALSs) are sometimes called Assistive Listening Devices (ALDs). Essentially
they are amplifiers that bring sound directly into the ear. They
separate the sounds, particularly speech, that a person wants to
hear from background noise. They improve what is known as the “speech
to noise ratio.” ... read
more about the devices >
Living Independently
Financial and Legal Services to Protect
People with Disabilities in their Homes
by Lisa Schmidtke
For many disabled Americans
living in their home, their main asset IS their home. Therefore,
every legal and financial measure must be taken to protect the nest
egg that allows them to live with freedom and independence. From
daily money management to establishing a will, decisions should be
made with care, including hiring trustworthy consultants ... read
more from lisa >
Letter to the Editor
Adams is Brilliant!
Your most recent issue featured
a cartoon by Scott Adams. His depiction of yesterday’s mental
health institutions and today’s mental health institutions
is brilliant ... read more
of the letter >
