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How does affect your access to dental care, and your experience at the dentist's office?
05/01/2026

How does affect your access to dental care, and your experience at the dentist's office?

The Minnesota Statewide Independent Living Network is seeking input from people with disabilities regarding their experiences with access to dental care. The link below will take you to the survey, which aims to gather information that will help with advocacy, policy development, and accessibility improvements in this regard.

Please share with anyone you think might be interested, and thank you again for taking the time to share your experiences!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5ycPR4FQCik_ZNu15WY4ZP2EWZHekA-STv-yE2RTRLISmHg/viewform?usp=header

04/30/2026

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Today is Local News Giving Day! Guess who we'd suggest you give to? Find Access Press featured at GiveMN!
04/30/2026

Today is Local News Giving Day! Guess who we'd suggest you give to? Find Access Press featured at GiveMN!

Local news needs local support. Join Local News Giving Day to power trusted Minnesota journalism that keeps our communities informed. Browse nonprofit newsrooms across the state and give to the reporters and editors who tell our stories and hold leaders accountable.

"Disability rights are human rights!"That was just one of the powerful chants echoing through the Minnesota State Capito...
04/30/2026

"Disability rights are human rights!"

That was just one of the powerful chants echoing through the Minnesota State Capitol today for Disability Advocacy Day 2026. Hundreds of advocates, policymakers, and community members gathered to demand systemic change, inclusion, and basic human dignity.

From pushing for accessible transportation and fighting for AAC communication devices, to protecting Medicaid and rejecting harmful program redesigns, the message was loud and clear: our voices matter, and silent voices don't get heard.

Advocate KiloMarie Granda closed out the rally with a powerful reminder: “We are not broken. We are perfectly built to joyfully resist the individuals and systems that threaten our very lives. Perfectly built to be leaders, speakers, and policymakers. Perfectly built to come together to share our goal of connecting humanity to hope through healing.”

Let's keep the energy going! Read the full recap of this momentum building day and find out how you can continue to hold representatives accountable:
👉 https://accesspress.org/voices-of-resistance-and-hope-resonate-at-minnesota-disability-advocacy-day-2026/

Minnesota Council on Disability The Minnesota Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities The Autism Society of Minnesota

Parking, entrances, restrooms: Capitol maps to preview your visit tomorrow on Disability Advocacy Day.
04/29/2026

Parking, entrances, restrooms: Capitol maps to preview your visit tomorrow on Disability Advocacy Day.

Virtual rally available as well! Disability Advocacy Day at the Minnesota Capitol, April 29, 10:30 AM.
04/28/2026

Virtual rally available as well! Disability Advocacy Day at the Minnesota Capitol, April 29, 10:30 AM.

Can't come in person tomorrow?? No problem!

Join the us on YouTube:

Rally starts at 10:30

https://www.youtube.com//streams

TOMORROW! Wed April 29! Minnesota's disability community is planning to get up early and present a united front at Disab...
04/28/2026

TOMORROW! Wed April 29! Minnesota's disability community is planning to get up early and present a united front at Disability Advocacy Day at the Capitol. See you there from 9 AM to...well, whenever the fatigue overcomes the joy. Make YOUR needs known!

MCD is joining the Minnesota Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities and other disability-led and allied organizations for 2026 Disability Advocacy Day at the Capitol on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.

The SAVE Act legislation is about restricting access to voting. Nothing about it will help disabled voters. Continue to ...
04/28/2026

The SAVE Act legislation is about restricting access to voting. Nothing about it will help disabled voters. Continue to let your federal lawmakers know if you want them to vote it down.
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DNRyNo1o2/

The SAVE Act has stalled in the Senate.

For many people with disabilities, the proposed documentation requirements raised concerns about whether they would be able to register to vote at all. Not everyone has ready access to documents such as passports or birth certificates, and requirements like these could make participation more difficult.

This moment reflects continued engagement from advocates and communities working to keep voting accessible.

Voting is a fundamental civil right. Disability Belongs™ will continue to monitor this issue and support policies that protect and expand access to participation in our democracy.

Live in Dakota County? Consider joining the .https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Av5cwtqJt/
04/27/2026

Live in Dakota County? Consider joining the .
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Av5cwtqJt/

Make a difference in how disability access and services are provided in Dakota County by joining the Disability Advisory Council.
The council helps shape county programs, services and policies to better serve residents of all abilities. Members share their experiences and help ensure Dakota County is a place where everyone can live and work.
The council includes members with disabilities, family members, community organizations, businesses, educators and housing representatives. Dakota County is especially look for individuals with disabilities and self-advocates to join.
The council meets every other month on the second Wednesday. A $50 stipend is provided for each meeting, and member’s terms last two years.
Make a difference and apply today! To learn more, visit: https://www.co.dakota.mn.us/Government/CAC/DisabilityCouncil/Pages/default.aspx

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Minnesota’s Disability community newspaper

Access Press was established in 1990 to inform the disability community about topics of concern to us and to provide accurate information about disability issues to the general public. We exist to be a catalyst for discussion of critical issues facing the community and to bring together the diverse voices of the community to promote equal access for people with disabilities in all areas of life.

Access Press is one of only six newspapers of its kind in the United States. Most of the articles we publish cannot be found in any other newspaper. Either coverage is nonexistent, or it is not from the perspective of people with disabilities. Access Press provides a critical resource unavailable anywhere else.

Access Press has been Minnesota’s source of news, information and resources for people with disabilities (physical, sensory and cognitive). In addition, it is the only statewide publication in Minnesota where policy makers, service providers and the general public can find information from the perspective of people with disabilities about a wide range of current topics.

Access Press is a 501(c)(3) organization run by and for people with disabilities.