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Inclusive and Accessible Holiday Celebrations

Holiday celebrations bring people together, and a few simple choices can make your events more welcoming for guests with disabilities. Small steps like asking about access needs, creating clear pathways, or offering a quiet space help everyone participate comfortably. These actions work for gatherings at home, at community events, or when visiting restaurants.

Read MCD’s guide to creating inclusive holiday celebrations.

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MCD Reminds You to Clear Sidewalks & Curb Cuts of Snow & Ice

Snow and ice on sidewalks and curb ramps create real barriers for people with disabilities. They can make it difficult to get to work, appointments, or essential services. The Minnesota Council on Disability urges you to clear these areas after it snows so your community stays safe and accessible. Under Minnesota law and local snow removal ordinances, property owners are responsible for keeping sidewalks and curb ramps passable. Visit our Snow Removal page to learn more and find resources that support safe winter access.

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Public Policy

We support and promote public policy goals that positively impact the lives of people with disabilities. MCD helps policymakers understand how their decisions affect the disability community and brings together members of the government and the public to comment on legislation.

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2025 Legislative Bill Tracker

The Minnesota Legislature introduces dozens of bills each session that affect people with disabilities. Some bills aim to improve lives, while others may negatively impact the disability community. To help you stay informed, we maintain this list of disability-related bills.

Disability Parking

There are over half a million valid disability parking certificates and plates in Minnesota. We provide the “Do’s and Don’ts” of disability parking, as well as information on disability parking laws and regulations.

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Service Animals

A service animal is a dog, or in some cases a miniature horse, individually trained to do work or perform tasks for someone with a disability. Service animals are different from Emotional Support Animals (ESA) and can go almost anywhere with their owners. MCD works to inform the public about service animals and protect the rights of people with disabilities.