Join the Minnesota Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities and the Minnesota Council on Disability for a virtual town hall forum about the Blue Ribbon Commission on Health & Human Services. The Blue Ribbon Commission was set up by the legislature to find ways to save $100 million in health care, services, and supports. They are also try to make systems easier and less complicated and promote health equity.
Announcement
Americans with Disabilities Act Turns 30
MCD is committed to continuing the conversation on how the ADA works. We provide training, technical assistance and work with our partners to develop public policy that upholds this landmark civil rights law that leveled the playing field for people with disabilities. Starting today, until the 1st week in August, MCD will highlight some areas of life made more accessible “Thanks to the ADA.” We will also celebrate by sharing with you some new and past segments of “Keep Moving Forward.”
MCD Urges Minnesotans to #MaskUpMN
In an effort to keep Minnesotans safe from COVID-19, the Minnesota Council on Disability (MCD) urges you to #MaskUpMN. Our disability community is of particularly high risk for becoming infected and having serious health complications due to underlying medical conditions. We support a statewide mandatory mask policy to protect Minnesotans with disabilities.
July 13 to 17 is National Disability Voter Registration Week
Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon, in partnership with REV UP! Minnesota and a broad collation of disability organizations, will hold a Virtual Town Hall on voting options for persons with disabilities. Topics will include voter registration, early voting, polling place accessibility, ballot marking machines, curbside voting, and other issues.
COVID-19 and the Right to Request Reasonable Accommodations
During this time of continued social change and economic uncertainty, their civil rights must remain protected if Minnesotans with disabilities are to have full access to all aspects of life—including employment. Safeguarding the right to request reasonable accommodations in the workplace means safeguarding the right to current and future employment for people with disabilities. A message from MDHR.
It’s Time To Complete Your 2020 Census Questionnaire!
It’s time to complete your 2020 census questionnaire! It’s quick and easy. The 2020 Census questionnaire will take about 10 minutes to complete. It’s safe, secure, and confidential. Your information and privacy are protected.