Table of Contents: Wheelchair Accessible Taxi-Cabs by Tim Benjamin To Clone or Not To Clone by John Tschida People First Of Minnesota Is Building Strength by Christen Opsal Systems Change Grant Conference by Karen Pederson Holy Relics by Pete Feigal The Fight For Nursing Home Alternatives by John Tschida Remember Me: An Easter Blessing by Linda Larson Assistive Technology Adds Fun To Summer by Jeni Mundl Access North:An Internet Community by Jon Kauppi Southeastern MN ...
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PowerHockey Tourney Results
The world's best wheelchair hockey teams and players came to Minnesota last month for the first ever PowerHockey World Cup. The event took place Sunday, August 5th through Thursday, August 9th, 2001 at Augsburg College in Minneapolis. It kicked off with the Opening Ceremonies emceed by Wally Shaver, with special guest Tod Leiweke, President of ...
December 1999 Issue
Table of Contents: Metro Mobility -Users Unhappy, Possible Violation Of Federal Law by Jeff Nygaard Work Incentives Bill Passes Congress by Anita Boucher Y2K by Donna McNamara News in Brief – June 1999 by Access Press Staff Why Me? by John Schatzlein Disability in the New Millenium by Lolly Lijewski “Snoopy, The Grinch And The Land of Misfit Toys” by Pete Feigal Hello Nicole – December 1999 by Nicole Consumer Involvement - An ...
September 1999 Issue
Table of Contents: Losing Our Children: Women with Disabilities Struggle for Custody by Kaye Henry Common Vision Compromise by Charlie Smith Editor’s Column by Charlie Smith Access Press Wins Arc Media Award by Access Press Staff Preparing for Y2K by Donna McNamara Hmong Outreach Program by Access Press Staff Arts Access Award Nominations by Access Press Staff News in Brief – September 1999 by Access Press Staff Spiritual Growth by Sister ...
August 1999 Issue
Table of Contents "Homechoice" Programs: Home Buying Made Easier for People with Disabilities by Amy Farrar "Options" for Independence by Jay Johnson Editor’s Column by Charlie Smith Human Rights Settlement Makes Yellow Pages Available by Phone by Access Press Staff The Year 2000 Problem by Donna McNamara Where Are Those "Golden Years?" by LeAnne Dahl NCD Fellowship Program by Access Press Staff Common Sense Approach to Medical Assistance by Mark Wilde Grants for ...
July 1999 Issue
Table of Contents Minnesota Leads The Way With New Work Incentive Option by Charlie Smith Decisions Limit Scope OF ADA by Jeff Nygaard Editor’s Column by Charlie Smith Supreme Court Affirms“Integration Mandate” In Olmstead Case; Questions Remain by Bud Rosenfield Gas Station Access by Margot Imdieke Cross Cemetary Dedication by Donna McNamara News In Brief – July 1999 by Access Press Staff Technology Loans Available by Access Press Staff “Can't Find ...
June 1999 Issue
Table of Contents: Year in Review at Access Press by Charlie Smith Session in Review by Access Press Staff Disability Community Loses Friend by Charlie Smith IDEA '97 Finalized by Sue Abderholden and Dixie Jordan Common Vision Funding Vetoed by Charlie Smith News in Brief – June 1999 by Access Press Staff Ireland Gets Roosevelt Award by Access Press Staff What We Carry by Pete Feigal Non-Disabled Privilege by Linda Wolford Hello Nicole – June ...
May 1999 Issue
Table of Contents: Policy Makers: Conference Chairs Interviewed by Charlie Smith Susan Hagel Honored by Sayre K. Darling Americans Support ADA: 9 of 10 Familiar With ADA Express Support by Access Press Staff A Few Simple Words Premiers by Donna McNamara News in Brief - May 1999 by Access Press Staff Talking the Talk, Walking the Walk by John Schatzlein To the Mental Health Professionals of MN by Pete ...
March 1999 Issue
Table of Contents: Legislative Update - Where Do Our Issues Stand? by Charlie Smith Self-Defense - Options for People with Disabilities by Donna McNamara Editor's Column: March 1999 by Charlie Smith Work Incentives Meeting by Access Press Staff A Tribute to Kurt Strom by Wendy Brower, Margot Imdieke Cross, and Linda Wolford News in Brief: March 1999 by Access Press Staff Friends and ...
January 1999 Issue
Table of Contents: Legislative Priorities - Disability Organizations Gear Up for the 1999 Session by Charlie Smith Changing Leadership at ACT by Denise DeVaan Editor's Column: January 1999 by Charlie Smith Courage Center Names New Executive Director by Access Press Staff New Bus Boarding Policy by Access Press Staff Title XX Cuts Curtails FRIENDS Program by Access Press Staff News in Brief: ...
December 1998 Issue
Articles/Contributors: Court Case Settled - State Forced to Pay Interim Assistance, by Marie Richman Metro Mobility Forums, by Luke Pedersen Editor’s Column, by Charlie Smith Wheelchairs Too Depressing? by David Arnett Stadium Seating and Disability Parking, by Margot Imdieke Cross Breaking Our Airplanes, by Pete Feigal Interdependence, by Lolly Lljewski Southern MN Independent Living Enterprises & Services, by Alan Augustin Hello Nicole, by Nicole MN Helps Team ...
November 1998 Issue
Articles/Contributors: Deaf Advocacy- New Services Planned, by Donna McNamara Department of Health to License PCA Services, by Ken Moses Editor’s Column, by Charlie Smith African American People with Disabilities - Many Unmet Needs Remain, by Jeff Nygaard Board Restores Funding to Disability Programs, by Peter McLaughlin Offering Our Miracles, Using our Gifts, by Pete Feigal How I Spent My Summer Vacation, by Frank Guinello Evil ...
October 1998 Issue
Articles/Contributors: Governor's Race: Gubernatorial Hopefuls Address Metro Mobility and PCA Wage Question, by Access Press Staff Local Company Features Adaptive Computer Technology, by Kaye Henry Editor’s Column, by Charlie Smith Maps for the Labyrinth, by Pete Feigal Southwestern Center for Independent Living (SWCIL), by Steve Thorson Hello Nicole, by Nicole Getting into Shape, by Rosalind K. Sampson Good Religion - Bad Religion by ...
September 1998 Issue
Articles/Contributors: Candidates Speak II - Waiting List Crisis Addressed, by Access Press Staff They Said He Was a Vegetable, Life or Death - Who Decides? by Kaye Henry Editor’s Column, by Charlie Smith Regional CIL Conference a Success, by Lolly Lljewski Grains of Sand Turning Into Pearls, by Pete Feigal Social Security Reform Update, Jeff Nygaard Hello Nicole, by Nicole National Ministry Leaders ...
August 1998 Issue
Articles/Contributors: Candidates Speak: Gubernatorial Hopefuls Answer Questions, by Access Press Staff Jeff Bangsberg Goes to Washington by Anita Boucher Editor’s Column, by Charlie Smith Madness of the Muses, by Pete Feigal Late Summer Potpourri, by S. Mary Kraemer DRAGnet to Suspend Operations - Reorganization Planned, by Jeff Nygaard Hello Nicole, by Nicole Patients Bill of Rights: It's Not a Right to Health Care, ...
July 1998 Issue
Articles/Contributors: Managed Care '99: Private Corporation Plans to Enroll People with Disabilities, by Kate Havelin Gardening Offers Rewards Aplenty, by Judith Peters Editor’s Column, by Charlie Smith What About the Health Care Consumer Advisory Board? by Cindy Johnson The Loverling's Story, by LeAnne Dahl Meaning, Purpose, and "Normal Life," by Pete Feigal HIV Ruling Has Large Impact, by Access Press Staff Companion Seating: One's ...
June 1998 Issue
Articles/Contributors: Eight Anniversary: The Year in Review by Charlie Smith U of M Struggles to Comply with ADA: Employees Not Happy, by Judith Gibson Editor’s Column, by Charlie Smith Behcet's Disease: A Mysterious Disabler, by Access Press Staff The Lovering's Story, by LeAnne Dahl Tilting at Windmills, by Pete Feigal People of FAITH, by Jeanne Dicke Hello Nicole, by Nicole Disability Parking-What Are We ...
May 1998 Issue
Articles/Contributors: 1998 Legislative Review: Victories, Compromises, and Losses by Charlie Smith Court Ruling Gives "Death Sentence" to People with Disabilities, by Bob Griss Editor’s Column, by Charlie Smith The Twenty-Four Hour Occupation. by LeAnne Dahl Bad News and Good News, by Pete Feigal Hello Nicole, by Nicole God's Majestic Creation, by Maureen Pranghofer A Psychological View of Disability Culture, by Carol J. Gill, Ph.D. You ...
February 1998 Issue
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 ...
November 1997 Issue
Articles/Contributors: Trouble at Seward: Tenants Take Action Against Drug Dealers, by Dwight Hobbs Metro Mobility: Public Forums Held, by Luke Pedersen Editor’s Column, by Charlie Smith Taken for a Ride, by Mary Ellen Egan Words Can and Do Hurt, by LeAnne Dahl Dealing With Depression, by Katie O'Brien Hello Nicole, by Nicole AccessAbility: A Manual for Churches: 1997 by Cindy Bordeaux Stats Up - ...
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