Communities across Minnesota will mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day with events, service projects, and gatherings throughout MLK Week. The civil rights legacy and disability rights work share common goals, including dignity, equal access, and full participation. MCD honors this legacy and its importance to Minnesotans with disabilities.
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The Blind Candidate: An Unseen Battle for Disability Inclusion in Zambian Politics
International Day of Persons with Disabilities on December 3 invites communities to reflect on this year’s theme of fostering a disability inclusive society. Political participation remains a critical part of that goal, yet many candidates with disabilities still face stigma that limits their opportunities to lead. As part of this observance, MCD shares a guest article from Dr. Thomas Timothy Mtonga, an academic who is blind and a former parliamentary candidate in Zambia. His experience highlights these barriers. Read Dr. Mtonga’s article on disability inclusion in public life.
Winter Hazard Awareness Week: Keep Your Home Safe This Winter
Winter Hazard Awareness Week is a good reminder to prepare your home for the colder months. Sealing out winter weather can trap carbon monoxide, radon, and moisture, which raises risks for illness and home damage. Simple steps like checking alarms, testing for radon, and maintaining heating systems can prevent many common winter hazards. Learn more about winter indoor safety and practical steps you can take to protect your home and family this season.
Inclusive and Accessible Holiday Celebrations
Holiday celebrations bring people together, and a few simple choices can make your events more welcoming for guests with disabilities. Small steps like asking about access needs, creating clear pathways, or offering a quiet space help everyone participate comfortably. These actions work for gatherings at home, at community events, or when visiting restaurants.
Common False Claims About Medicaid and Medicaid Cuts
Recent changes to Medicaid have led to many unclear or inaccurate claims about what the new law actually does—and who could be affected. This fact sheet from the Minnesota Council on Disability outlines the facts behind each claim and explains how cuts could impact people with disabilities and the programs they rely on for health care and independent living.
Invisible Landscapes: Navigating Life with Hidden Disabilities
We often think of disability as something we can see—a white cane, a wheelchair, a prosthetic limb, hearing aids, someone with an obvious gait variation. But many disabilities aren’t visible to the eye. Some are hidden, some non-apparent, some called invisible. Each word gestures toward the same truth: the body and mind can carry immense Continue Reading Invisible Landscapes: Navigating Life with Hidden Disabilities