Minnesota Council On Disability

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Let’s Talk About Disability Services in Minnesota

Disability services in Minnesota are facing disruption and uncertainty. Service gaps, delays, and system strain are affecting Minnesotans with disabilities and their families. In our 2025 Legislative Priorities Survey, participants shared concerns about workforce shortages, administrative backlogs, and service disruptions. On Wednesday, February 4, 2026, MCD will host a virtual statewide conversation. The discussion will connect lived experiences with updates from state and county leaders and policy options for the 2026 session. Learn more about the event and register.

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MCD Honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the Civil Rights Legacy

Communities across Minnesota will mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day this month with events, service projects, and gatherings held January 15–19. This year marks the 40th anniversary of Minnesota's MLK Holiday Celebration, one of the largest and longest-running observances in the nation. The civil rights legacy and disability rights work share common goals: dignity, equal access, and full participation. MCD honors this legacy and its importance to Minnesotans with disabilities. Find MLK events across Minnesota and ways to participate.

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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.

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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.