Minnesotans who use the PCA program are not able to use their caregivers to drive them around their community. Senate bill SF2715 would permit people with disabilities to have their PCA’s drive them under the Instrumental Activities of Daily Living. MCD Council Member and advocate Ted Stamp testified to the impact this bill would have on his life.
Snow Removal is a Life Line
With the first major snowstorm of the season, the Minnesota Council on Disability asks you to remove the snow from your sidewalks and curb ramps. Sidewalks and curb ramps are lifelines for many people with disabilities and for our senior community.
Read & Ride Day at the Minnesota State Fair
Wednesday, August 28 is Read & Ride Day at the Fair. Guests with a valid public library card receive discounted admission prices. Visit the stage shows and join the family fun at Dan Patch Park. Remember, the Minnesota State Fair is committed to providing equal access and a pleasant experience for all guests. Accessibility services are offered to ensure that the Great Minnesota Get-Together is for Everyone.
Accessibility at the Minnesota State Fair
The Minnesota State Fair is committed to providing equal access and a pleasant experience for all guests. The following accessibility services are just some of what is offered to ensure that the Great Minnesota Get-Together is for Everyone.
Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Celebrates New Accessibility Ramps at State Capitol
Members of the disability community, ADA advocates, friends, family members, community leaders and policymakers will gather on the south side lawn of the Minnesota State Capitol Aug. 8 at 1 p.m. for a much-anticipated ribbon-cutting ceremony. The celebration will unveil two new ADA compliant ramps that provide full access to enjoy the popular gardens on the Minnesota capitol grounds.
Accessibility Services at the Fringe Festival
The Minnesota Fringe Festival (August 1-11) features storytelling, comedy, drama, music, opera and dance performances. Fringe-managed venues are accessible, and ASL, audio description and open captioning are offered at select shows.