Post Bulletin reports #Rochester is hosting “A Week Without Driving,” a series of events encouraging participants to experience transportation without personal vehicles. postbulletin.com/news/local/roc… #AccessPress #PostBulletin #Transportation #Mobility #Minnesota

#MCIL reports that the St. Paul nonprofit received a $2.1 million Bush Foundation grant to develop a college-accredited Certified Direct Support Professional pilot program for direct care support professionals and personal care assistants. accesspress.org/wp-content/upl… #AccessPress

Employment and Long COVID is a topic many of us with disabilities need to pay attention to. An upcoming virtual session will provide useful information. Sign up today! accesspress.org/long-covid-ada… #AccessPress #MN #Minnesota #longCOVID #ADA

From the Archives: On December 10, 2012, Access Press reported Minnesota’s health care exchange began to take shape, with planning and structural details unfolding in subsequent months. accesspress.org/minnesotas-hea… #AccessPress #HealthCare #Insurance #Exchange #Policy #Minnesota

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#DesMoinesRegister reports rural #Iowa hospitals are concerned about how #Medicaid changes in the “Big Beautiful Bill” could affect patient care. buff.ly/xtL8eEZ #AccessPress #RuralHealth

#CIDRAP reports US data indicate the 2024-25 #flu season has been severe, with hospitalizations and deaths higher than recent years. Experts cite low vaccination rates and the co-circulation of respiratory viruses. cidrap.umn.edu/influenza-gene… #AccessPress #Influenza #PublicHealth

The University of Minnesota reports on the decommissioning of the university’s aging research nuclear reactor. discoverymag.umn.edu/stories/turnin… #AccessPress #DiscoveryMagazine #UniversityofMinnesota #NuclearResearch #Minnesota

MN Senate Republicans report that during the 2025 session, SF 446, authored by Sen.Rasmusson, would expand respite care options for children with disabilities. mnsenaterepublicans.com/bipartisan-leg… #AccessPress #MinnesotaSenateRepublicans #Minnesota #RespiteCare #DisabilityPolicy #SF446

#MinnPost reports that sign language interpreters in #Minnesota are seeking to unionize and are calling for support from state officials. minnpost.com/community-voic… #AccessPress #Unions #SignLanguage #Interpreters

Atty. Mike Williams told students how the Arc case helped close institutions in #NorthDakota, advancing disability rights. The suit shifted care toward community-based living. Source: #TheConcordian theconcordian.org/how-one-lawsui… #AccessPress #DisabilityRights #CivilRights

A key federal advisory panel on autism remains inactive despite renewed public attention from the Trump administration on autism-related issues. Source: #DisabilityScoop disabilityscoop.com/2025/09/29/des… #AccessPress #Autism #FederalPolicy #HealthGovernance #WashingtonDC

A survey of all 50 states reveals the availability of #homelessness resources, ranging from shelters to long-term housing. Agencies and nonprofits play a key role in connecting people to support. Source: #TheEagle theeagle.com/news/nation-wo… #AccessPress #DisabilityRights

“Let’s Talk About Neurodiversity” by Sierra Grandy will be held Oct. 1 in Alexandria, spotlighting #autism, #ADHD, and the value of diverse cognition. Source: #EchoPress echopress.com/news/local/let… #AccessPress #Minnesota #Neurodiversity #Inclusion

#CDC tried to strip telework as a disability accommodation, provoking union outrage and claims of legal violations. It's now "pausing." Source: #AFGE #AccessPress #DisabilityRights #WorkplaceAccommodations #FederalEmployment #ADA #UnionPower afge.org/article/cdc-re…

Jane Goodall, who passed away at the age of 91, dedicated her life to fighting for conservation and animal rights, shaping protections widely adopted today. Source: #Newsweek newsweek.com/jane-goddall-d… #JaneGoodall #AccessPress #California #Conservation #AnimalRights

#MayoClinic 2025-26 guidance: #COVID19 vaccines for everyone from 6 months on, including pregnant individuals. Their stance mirrors Minnesota’s health department. Source: #PostBulletin postbulletin.com/health/mayo-cl… #AccessPress #PublicHealth #VaccinationGuidance #HealthEquity

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MPR answers five key questions about #Minnesota’s 2025-26 #COVID vaccine: who should get it, when, and how. The Q&A seeks to reduce confusion over eligibility and access. Source: #MPRNews mprnews.org/story/2025/09/… #AccessPress #PublicHealth #VaccineEducation #HealthEquity

#Autism advocates in #Minnesota say linking autism to fraud fosters stigma and misrepresents their community’s challenges. Source: #MPRNews #AccessPress #Minnesota #Autism #DisabilityRights #Stigma #Advocacy mprnews.org/episode/2025/0…