Deb Gau Staff Writer, Marshall Independent dgau@marshallindependent.com Aug. 3, 2017 Copyright © Marshall Independent. Reprinted with Permission. MARSHALL — Accessibility has become a hot topic in Minnesota — though not for entirely positive reasons. After a long string of lawsuits alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act were filed against businesses across the state, Continue Reading Service for All: More than 80 area businesspeople attend talks on ADA compliance
2017 Minnesota State Fair ASL Interpreter Schedule
The Minnesota Council on Disability (MCD) is at the great Minnesota get-together. Come visit us in the Education Building on Cosgrove St and Dan Patch Ave! The Minnesota Council on Disability exhibit booth will be open from 9:00am to 9:00pm every day during the Fair. Pick up your Go Bag Meet State Commissioners Refer to Continue Reading 2017 Minnesota State Fair ASL Interpreter Schedule
Is Your Website Susceptible To ADA Title III Challenges?
From the article: A federal court in Florida issued a potentially groundbreaking decision earlier this week that could open the floodgates when it comes to a new trend in litigation filed under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): the ‘surf-by’ lawsuit. While businesses have been forced to deal with so-called drive-by lawsuits Continue Reading Is Your Website Susceptible To ADA Title III Challenges?
Cuts in federal health care funding will be felt across Minnesota
The U.S. Senate’s Better Care Reconciliation Act puts comprehensive health care for 1.2 million Minnesotans at risk by cutting federal funds for Medicaid and MinnesotaCare by billions of dollars over the coming years. Who will be affected? Minnesota children, seniors, people with disabilities and those in need of chemical and mental health services. We will share new information about the Continue Reading Cuts in federal health care funding will be felt across Minnesota
Capitol Grand Opening Celebration
After four years, the Minnesota State Capitol restoration project is almost complete. Thanks to the tireless work of state employees, construction workers, and craftsmen and women, our State Capitol building has been restored to its original glory. To celebrate, Governor Dayton and Lt. Governor Tina Smith invite you to join them for the official State Continue Reading Capitol Grand Opening Celebration
Host a screening in your community of “Our Rights: Justice for All”
Start a conversation in your community about human rights by hosting a screening of the MDHR and TPT co-production “Our Rights: Justice for All”. MDHR is offering opportunities for screenings of the program in Minnesota communities. Screening events provide the opportunity to start conversations about the progress Minnesota has made in furthering human rights for Continue Reading Host a screening in your community of “Our Rights: Justice for All”