The disability rights movement frequently uses civil and human rights analogies to bolster its argument that people with disabilities are battling power structures similar to those that historically blocked the equal participation of women, people of color and gays/lesbians. One topic that has been ignored in most of the country is the symbiotic relationship between the ...

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On October 31, 2005 President Bush announced his nomination of Judge Samuel A. Alito, Jr. as the United States Supreme Court Associate Justice to replace the soon-to-be 75-year-old retiring Sandra Day O’Connor. Justice O’Connor has served as an Associate Justice since being nominated by President Reagan during September 1981. Although the President of the United States ...

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Editor’s note: This article was written before Terri Schiavo’s death by Kathy In October 2003, the National Down Syndrome Congress (NDSC) joined 25 other national disability groups in a statement regarding the Terri Schiavo case. The statement is listed below, or can be found at www.raggededgemagazine.com. Also of interest is an op-ed piece written by Steve Eidelman, ...

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Articles/Contributors: Legislative Alert: Legislators Considering New Laws, by Access Press Staff Twin Cities Host National Tournament, by Luke Pedersen Editor’s Column, by Charlie Smith Statement of Conscience, by Justin Dart Aging Brings Touch Decisions, by LeAnne Dahl The Invisible Disability, by David Markusen Profile: Brian Rogers, by Cindy Bordeaux Hello Nicole, by Nicole Chronic Illness Ministry: What One Faith Community is Doing, by Cynthia ...

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Articles/Contributors: Legislative Priorities: Disability Organizations Gear Up for the 1998 Session, by Access Press Staff Access Press Receives Non-Profit Status, by Charlie Smith Editor’s Column, by Charlie Smith Health Care: Continuation and Conversion Rights, by Tom Brick Board Restores Funding to Disability Programs, by Peter McLaughlin View of People With Disabilities: Cultural or Ignorance? by LeAnne Dahl Stigma - It's Worse Than ...

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Articles/Contributors: Money Piles Up as Good Programs Suffer by Charlie Smith Educational Vouchers - What are they really about? by Jeff Nygaard Editor’s Column, by Charlie Smith Disability Rights in the News: How, What, & Why, by Jeff Nygaard Hello Nicole, by Nicole A Role for Congregations & Clergy, by Kris Flaten Wishing-And Waiting! for Independence, by LeAnne Dahl Vision of Recovery, by ...

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Articles/Contributors: Transit Problems Can Be Solved: John Walsh of MCIL Gives the Council Some Suggestions, by Access Press Staff DRAGnet Expands, by Access Press Staff Editor’s Column, by Charlie Smith Minnesota Again Gives Disability Rights Short Shift, by State Sen. John Marty Let's Understand Medicaid Before We Make Changes, by US Sen. Paul Wellstone Hello Nicole, by Nicole Summer Musings, by Sister ...

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Articles/Contributors: Are We Winning or Losing? Moving Forward on the Slippery Slope, A Challenge, by Charlie Smith Attacks on ADA Escalate, by Justin Dart Editor’s Column, by Charlie Smith Hennepin County Embraces ADA, by Peter McLaughlin Summer Reading Ideas, by Mary Jane Steinhagen Hello Nicole, by Nicole "Chicago Hope" and the Black Hole of Mental Illness, by Sandy Gardener Sine Qua Non, by Bill Smith Deaf, Funny, and Controversial: Lew ...

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Articles/Contributors: Governor Seeks 25% PCA Cut: Independent Living Seems Irrelevant - Cost Cutting Everything, by Charlie Smith Wellstone Talks About Unfunded Mandates, by Sen. Paul Wellstone Editor’s Column, by Charlie Smith Disability Rights Survive First Round: Some Programs Still in Danger, by Carolyn Emerson The Other Side of Prozac, by Sandy Gardener Hello Nicole, by Nicole Conference Planners Can Use Your Help, ...

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Contributors: Department of Human Services Stalls: Rules Changes May Yet Proceed - Vigilance is Necessary, by Luther Granquist The Future of Metro Mobility, by John Walsh Editor’s Column, Charlie Smith Beware and Wary of Junk Mail, by Eunice McClurg Hello Nicole, by Nicole Diversity Takes Effort, by Clark Morphew Life Goes On, by LeAnne Dahl Revised Eyeglass Service Rule, by Anne Henry The Power of To: by Gordon ...

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Contributors: No Bidders to Replace ATE - Situation is Complicated as Deadline Approaches - by Charlie Smith Mental Health Should be Included in Reform - by Sen. Paul Wellstone Library Services for the Blind and Physcially Handicapped in Minnesota - by Access Press Staff Hennepy County Library Offers Computer Access to Electronic Network, by Access Press Staff Editor's Column - ...

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Contributors: "Don't Call Us" Says Metro Mobility – Governor Carlson Calls Out the Guard, by Charlie Smith Universal Health Care is Coming - Some Way, Some How, by William A. Smith, Jr. Editor’s Column, by Charlie Smith Hand Rehabilitation Services, by Sister Kenny Institute Hello Nicole, by Nicole New County Adminstrator Reaches Out to People with Disabilities, by Peter McLaughlin Religion and Disability, by Manley Olson Very Special Arts, by Craig Dunn Aging: ...

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Contributors: ARC: Humble Beginnings - Big Achievements - by Adam Quinn A New Era Begins? - by Bill Smith Editor's Column - Charlie Smith Medical Issues and Disability - by Sister Kenny Institute We Can Make the City Better - but It's Up to Us  - by Steve Cramer Hello Nicole - by Nicole Fairview Hospitals Rehab Facilities, by Access Press Staff Here's the .pdf copy of November 1992

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Articles/Contributors: SSI Cash Benefits Miss 50% of Eligible Minnesotans, by Access Press Staff Homeshare Program Preserves Independence, Saves Money, by Stephanie Fox Editor’s Column, by Charlie Smith Legal Aid: Your Rights If You've Received an SSI Overpayment, by Access Press Staff The Bewildering Case of Erika Schuldt, by Access Press Staff Community Education is for Everyone, by Julie Erler The Access Press ...

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