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Some Success Organizing Brings Victories, But No Time To Relax

by Charlie Smith

I t has been a turbulent year store the Personal Care At- numbers on balance sheets. for ACCESS PRESS and the tendant and TEFRA cuts at They see raising costs and not disability community. Last the state legislature level On the reasons for the increases year at this time, the Depart- the national level. the ADA orwhattheseprogramsdo. In n9#1)1 ment of Human Services and IDEA survived and the most cases the increases are

? vd- I (DHS)wasformingtheHome "Contract for America" by in due to cost-shifting from oth- Care Task Force to deal with large was derailed. This was er programs to save money. the cuts to the Personal Care possible because large num- This last year has shown us it Anendant(PCA)andTEFRA bers of people from the dis- takes the people/advocates Program. Onthenationallev- ability community got In- using the programs to polnt

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rC$n with threats to repeal the and e-rnailing the people who With the electionsjust a few .,- Americans with Disabilities make the decisions that affect monthsaway, weneedtomake Act (ADA), the dismantling our lives. It proves we can sure people with disabilit~es of the Individuals with Dis- make a difference if our voic- are registered to vote and ac- abilities Education Act es are heard. tually VOTE! You need to be I

?IDEA), and the block grant- educated about the candidates ing of Medicaid to the states. What has been re-enforced to and ifthey stand for what you 1

me this past year. is that many believe in. Get involved in Due to a number of disability of the changes to programs their campaign. If we all vot- organizations and what is like PCAITEFRA and ADA ed, we ould control the elec- considered grassroots orga- or IDEA are proposed by peo- tioi.. , nizing, we were able to re- ple who are just looking at -

Summer '96: Frc: And Low-Cost Events Throughout the Summer Most suburbs have their own

free concerts, too. Call the local recreation dept. for a listing.

can cultural, physical, social, economic, educational and political freedoms. This year's theme is Family Reunion: Crossing the bridge to our eco- nomic and political empow- erment. 377-7000.

of Blue Cross Blue Shield of MN in Eagan, look for fine arts & crafts by local & re- gional artists, food, & music by the Teddy Bear Band, Whitesidewalls, & Thunder Rose. 423-4233.

championships, and lots more. On Nicollet Island and Main St. 874-0 142

and music, foodanddrink, art and family activities. Lyndale Ave. at Lake Street, Minne- apolis. 824-8 198.

City of Mittneapolis

Stevie Ray's Improv Com- edy Troupe. The troupe takes suggestions from the audience throughout the show and cre- ates instant comedy sketches based on the suggestions. It's fast-paced, clean and very fun- ny. Free one-hour show at 7:OOpm every Sunday (except for rain) at the Lake Harriet Rose Gardens.

Every Monday after July 8 through August. Free con- certs and movies in Loring Park. Concerts begin at 7:00pm, with popular full- length movies following, starting at dusk. In case of rain, event is canceled. Co- sponsored by Walker Art Cen- ter. 661-4875.

July 23-28 Lumberjack Days. A community celebra- tion of the good 01' days, in- cluding a lumberjack compe- tition, carnival and parade through town. Stillwater. 439- 7700.

Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden and Bird Sanctu- ary. This is the time to visit the Garden to enjoy the blooms in the savanna-prairie habitat. Look for the likes of Blazing Star, Wild Bergamot, Culver's Root, Flowering Spurge, and many other de- lightful prairie bloomers that at one time covered much of the southern part of Minneso- ta. The Garden is open seven days a week from 7:30 a.m. to dusk. Tours and programs also are offered. Call 370- 4903 after I0 a.m. to find out details.

JULY June 15-16 Nicollet Mall Car Classic. More than 200 classic cars on display, plus free concerts. Noon-5pm. Free. 338-3807.

July 1 Penny Carnival in Brooklyn Park. Save your pennies forthis accessibleold- fashioned outdoor penny car- nival filled with games, priz- es, balloons, and music. Held rain or shine. 988-4 177.

July 25-28 The fifth annual Twin Cities Ribfest, Mpls. A dozen of the country's best barbecued-rib chefs gather to offer up samplings of their finest. Free concerts, and those cute little Robinson's Racing Pigs. On Nicollet Mall, between Third and Fourth Streets, starting at 1 lam each day.

June 20-30 MN Fringe Fes- tival. This festival will fea- ture dozens oftheatre produc- tions plus 46 musicians, ac- tors, dancers, comedians, jug- glers and performance artists. West Bank Theatre district. $7 or less per show. 770-6482.

July 12-21 The 57th Annu- al Minneapolis Aqua- tennial. The granddaddy of summer festivals brings tour- ists and locals alike to the shores of our many lakes and the Mississippi River for dai- ly athletic events, music, pa- rades and fireworks displays. 331-8371.

"Comedy of Errors" starts June 20. The Minnesota Shakespeare Company pre- sents this delighthl comedy in Kenwood Park. Thurs.- Sat. 7:OOpm. Sundays at 1 :00prn.

July 3-7 Taste of MN. Food tentsand fireworks, music and family entertainment, all right in front of our golden horses. State Capitol Mall, St. Paul. 1 lam - 10:50pm daily. J u n e 22-23 Taste of

Stillwater. This restaurant cook-offwill beheld in Lowell Park. 439-7700.

Free concerts in the Parks. Everything from chamber music to rock 'n roll to middle eastern or latin music. At the Lake Harriet Bandshel l and at the Nicollet Island Pavilion. Call 66 1-4800 for schedules.

JUNE July 27 "MN Splash" Festi- val, Edina. A free-admission event, this celebration of Min- nesota pride will showcase local and regional performers

Summer - cont. on p. 7

July 4-7 MN Heritage Fes- tival. Celebrate the history and cultural diversity of MN. Four stages for live music, lumberjack show, living his- tory encampments, fiddling

June 15 Juneteenth. This Twin Cities celebration is an array of culturally reflective events which examine the qualities of African Ameri-

July 20 Lyn-Lake Street Fair. Thousands take to the streets forthis urban celebration. Get ready for lots of performance

June 22-23 Yankee Doodle Arts & Crafts Festival. Lo- cated on the corporate grounds

Softball Challenge June 29" g----i-*l Ju:-"ce '96 Tour

T h e South St. Paul Human sponsoring a wheelchair of "Kaposia Days 1996". Games to begin at 1:00 pm R i g h t s C o m m i s s i o n is softball challenge as part with an exhibition game be-

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Justin Dart will be stopping in Minnesota on July 8, 1 996 as part ofhis national Justice '96 Tour. The purpose of his trip is to help states get organized for the upcoming elections in the face of significant threats against the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the

Living, the Minnesota State Council on Disability, the Southeastern Minnesota Cen- terfor Independent Livingand the Multiple Sclerosis Soci- ety. It will be heldat the Hilton Hotel. 1001 Marquette Ave- nue, Salon E & F, Minneapo- lis, from 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.

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Awakening From Winter by LeAnne Dahl

in September. By the time one side of my head. When the going out anywhere. I couldn't January rolled around, the pain started extending into my even write. weather turned to bitter cold neck, I became more con-

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On Mental Illness Reliaion & Disabilitv

Protection For The IBilly Graham Is Coming Mentally Ill I ~ o d Is Accessible F T& , i r e , - All by Sandy Gardener

by Dale Lundgren

Anyone who has experienced whichmedications helped and medications ana explain; and O n Wednesday, June 19th, appearance in ou t al- amental illness, been a user of which made their situation you can specify particular through Sunday, June 23rd, a has a wheelchair symbol in the lowed per person. The acces- psychiatric services, andfor even more.treacherous. Med- medications which you do not most historical event is going right hand comer. Just a token sible toilets are right behind been in the predicament ofnot ication that did wonders for wantadministeredandexplain to occur in Minnesota. A man syrnbol?Not at all! Each ofthe thisseatingarea. Sign language being able to advocate for him one person might cause terri- the deleterious effects they who has been touted as one of meetings, conducted at 7pm interpretation as well as lan- or herself because of their ble side effects or even wors- have hadon you. In Section 11, the top religious leaders in the each night except Saturday in guage interpreters will also be mental state should know that ening of symptoms in another you can consent toelectrocon- world, is going to appear for the Metrodome in Minneapo- provided. there's protection out there. person. Electroconvulsive vulsive therapy and designate one of the very last of his fa- lis, isasaccessibleasthehand-

therapy (ECT) is another pro- the number of treatments; or mous crusades, ever! picked committee of persons The final accessibility aspecl It is not uncommon for people cedure that people may feel you can choose not to consent. with varying types ofdisabili- is this, it's &! The spaces who have experienced mental they want to avoid altogether. You can also give other in- Dr. Graham, who has been a ties can possible make it. This and seats are on a first come - health crises to walk away be- Those who have had ECT in structions and preferences re- friend and a counselor to pres- committee is headed up by first serve basis, however, and lieving it will never happen particular are also usually well garding ECT. identsofboth political parties, Wayne H. Larson as Chair the doors open one and a half again, or at least praying and aware of the positive or nega- as well as leaders throughout Person, and Don Bania, Jr., as hours before each meeting. hopingand banking on luck. It tive effect it had on them, and Because you might be admit- the world, is having to end his Vice Chair, and accessible is also not uncommon for peo- probably will have a strong ted or committed to a treat- illustrious career because of parking is being provided for Thousands are expected to ple to become seriously weak- opinion about whether that ment facility and be consid- failing health. That's right, he cars and vans (call the pack the weather-controlled ened by a psychiatric experi- treatment should ever be used ered incompetent to make in- has become one of us who Metrodome at 61 2-335-3382 stadiumtoover-flowingtohear ence, so much so that they again. Again, one person's. formed decisions about your experience disabilities of one forapermittoentertheselots). Dr. Graham share how God simply throw up their arms pill is bften another person's treatment, Section 111 allows kind or another. Dr. Graham Gates D and E are the loca- canmakelivesmoremeaning- and withdraw, or feel locked poison. for the designation of a Proxy has Parkinson'sdiseasewhich tions for public accessible ful and full of joy no matter in anger and frustration. Mo- Decision-maker. This proxy is progressing, making it in- transportationvehiclestodrop whatourabilitiesordisabilities tivation to change their situa- One form of protection that's would be someone who will creasingly more difficuk for peopleoff. Forthosewhodon't might happen to be. For more tion and to work to prevent out there is the Minnesota act on your behalf concerning him to function as he has in have wheelchairs but need as- information, call the Crusade future psychiatric abuses sim- Advance Psychiatric Direc- your care. In Section IV you years past. So, when he comes sistance because walking is office at (612) 647-1996. ply falls away, as a person tive. The Directive is a short, can nominate someone as a to tell us that God is the an- difficult for them, loaner feels stripped of energy, dig- user-friendly document which Guardian or Conservator for swer, in spite of our disabil- wheelchairs will be there with Dale Lurtdgren is czrrrently a nity and hope. People with was developed and distribut- you in case apetition is filed to ities, he has a pretty good idea volunteers, identified by char- board member and voltmnfeer

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SUMMER - cont. from p.1

on two stag&. 'Exhibitors will August 3-4 dar Avenue in Minneapolis, grounds in St. Paul. Chi1dren's be on had both days offering Sixth Annual Powderhorn 9042. ille lacs Pow-wow. A tra- from 7 Corners to the Cabooze Day, Senior's Day, and Elvis refreshents,asaleofrrrtsand Festival of the Arts. This itional Native American Bar. 338-1995. . - Day! 642-2200, . v , :.=- crafts and information on prod- Uptown Art Fair alternative Augwt 9-1 1 ance celebration. Grand Ca- - 1 -:-

&c -+; h-.<*-->:!. - . ucts and services by and for offers work by more than 170 The eighth ina Hinckley. 449-7190 or August 22Scpiehbti 2 ~ l ~ & 5 f - ~ i & k b e r 2 Minnesotans. Centennial artisans and craftspeople, Blues Festival. This lineupof (800)626-LUCK Minnesota State Fair. The Mill City Music Festiv Lakes Park, Edina. 893-9890. along with daily musical per- performers at Duluth's expected lineup of top nation- This new festival in the Min-

formances, a childreul's activ- Bayfront Park includes the August 18 a1 entertabent at the grand- neapolis Warehouse District July 28 ities area, American and eth- LarnontCranstonBlues Band, CedarfestCelebration. From stand, a Wild West Show, will host such names as B.B. Country Festival, Gibbs nic food and drink vendors, Joel Johnson Band, John noon to sundown the West "Mission: Planet Earth" fea- King,theNevilleBrothers,and Farm. This annual celebra- and fabulous people watch- Maya11 t The Bluesbreakers Bank rocks with hundreds of turing the space shuttle repli- the Crash Test Dummies. tion ofsummer features home- ing. 10 am to 6 prn Saturday; and Irma Thomas. They've artistsand crafispeopleselling ca, and the return of thee new Some ccmcerts are free, some made ice cream and lemonade I 1 am to 5 pm Sunday. opened up Blues Village for theirwork, doze~soffoodand Mighty Midway ofrides. It all aren't. 874-0142.1 for sale, music, old-fashioned Powderhorn Park, Mpls. camping and R N parking, but drink vendors on hand, eight happens at the State Fair- baseball game, craft demon- early reservations are a must. stages of live music and enter- strations, and historic fashion August 19 The three day pass goes for tainment and many events es- show. LocaednearrheSt. Paul Twin Cities Carifest. A West $20. pecially for children: On Ce- campus.$3 admission fee. 646- Indian carnival with Caribbe- 8629. -.: , an performers, food, music, . , parade and masquerade, and*: July 31 - Aug. 4 dance. Various locations in Ricestreet Festival, St. Paul. Minneapolis. 935-4224 ap Boasting one of the longest 827-5610. parades in the Twin Cities,

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Newspaper editors are supposed to Nearly all life forms we're'familiar tles and books -even computers- rations and universities created their be like Perry White - cigar withcommunicate. Wedosothrough arenothing more than tools that help own networks for their own person- If you substitute the idea of'a com- chomping, epithet spitting, simple(e.g.thosesingle'fingergreet- informationtransferfrompeoplewho nel to use for internal company ' puter network for the internal tele- unbendingly cynical pieces of hu- ings on a freeway during rush-hour) were "here" to people who were communication. But because they phonelintercom thing - you've ba- man misery who derive unholy plea- or complex (e.g. ascientific paper on "there". also needed to communicate with sically describedwhatthe Internet is: sure from being slave masters to low- chemical interactions of the human "the outside world" - they created a group of independent networks ly writers. Charlie Smith certainly body) signals. - Some whistle, bel- The written word made communica- computer links betweencorporations (houses with telephones/intercoms) isn't like that. Out of completely low, talk and/or sing. Others may tion easier. The Gutenberg Printing anduniversities-just about anyone that have a link (the telephone com- characteristic kindness, heplacedmy emit high frequency electrical im- Press made books, which made com- who had their own "internal" net- pany) between them. They can tiredbody andover-stressedmindon pulses. Some pokeand feel forraised municating the written word easier. work. Hence, a bunch of small net- choose to communicate only within furloughduringMay-longenough dots. Others move fingers, hands Librariescontainbooks-informa- works (stafflstudents/ employees the houseorthey can, ifthey want, to complete DRAGnet's relocation and arms to signal their meanings tion passed from author to reader- within a particular university or cor- communicate with any and all of the and state-wide pick-up schedule. one to another. to make communication easier. Ra- poration) became a much IArger, ex- other houses that have similar com-

dio, television and telephones were ternal network (all the corporations munication tools in place. By way of thanking him, I return to Virtually all animals learn that gath- all invented to make communication and universities). A network of net- keyboard and set myselfa challenge: ering together for information ex- easier by making more information works, as it were. That's it. That's basically the con--; explain the Internet in less than 900 change is much more efficient. We, available to broader groups of peo- - ceptofthe Internet. Now, you decidc words. Not enough? Okay, I'll even as humans, have helped each other ple. Imagine two very large houses each how close 1 came to successfblly? . do it without using anything more evolveforthousandsofyearsthrough with many rooms and, at least, one meeting the challenge in the 882 than common personal computer various forms of networking. Most- So, a s sim- personwithacombinationtelephonel words that I used. terms. Notechno-babble. Nostrange ly, in person. Gathering at hunting ply a label we put on an object that intercom in each room. Each tele- r.f.

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