Minnesota Council on Disability

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MCD at the 2026 Polk County Fair

MCD is returning to the Polk County Fair in Fertile from July 8-12.

Visit our booth inside the Commercial Building to meet MCD staff and Council members, find disability rights resources, and share your experiences in northwest Minnesota. You can also learn about open Council seats, pick up free items, and take MCD’s Community Access Survey.

The fair gives MCD an opportunity to connect with and learn from residents across the region.

Visit MCD's Polk County Fair event webpage.

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Join MCD at the Fourth Annual Disability Pride Festival

Celebrate Disability Pride, culture, and community at the Fourth Annual Disability Pride Festival on Thursday, July 16, from 10 am to 2 pm at the Minnesota State Capitol.

Hosted by Advocating Change Together, this free, family-friendly event will feature music, singing, food, community vendors, and resource tables. Join people from across Minnesota for a joyful day centered on disability identity, visibility, pride, and belonging.

Learn more about the Fourth Annual Disability Pride Festival.

Featured Resources

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Public Policy

We support public policy that improves the lives of Minnesotans with disabilities. MCD helps policymakers understand how their decisions affect the disability community. To do that work, we bring together government and community members to share input on proposed legislation.

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Legislative Bill Tracker

Each session, the Minnesota Legislature introduces dozens of bills that affect people with disabilities. Some bills would expand access or services, while others could reduce supports or add barriers. To help you stay informed, we maintain this bill tracker focused on disability issues.

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Disability Parking

Minnesota has more than 500,000 valid disability parking certificates and plates. MCD explains disability parking rules in plain language. We cover the do’s and don’ts, plus key laws and requirements.

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Service Animals

A service animal is a dog, or sometimes a miniature horse, that is trained to perform tasks for someone with a disability. Service animals are generally allowed in places open to the public, even where pets are not. MCD shares guidance about service animals and the rights of people who use them.