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Bricks

June 6, 2023

Adina Burke writing in a notebook. She sits sideways in an armchair, her legs over one of the chair's arms.

Pride Guest Blog, by Adina Burke, “Bricks”. The Minnesota Council on Disability (MCD) is honored to share this written piece by Queer Poet, Adina Burke. Please visit our Pride Event page, MCD at Twin Cities Pride, to find out when Adina will be reading poetry at our Pride Exhibit Booth – as well as other info about MCD at Pride.

Global Accessibility Awareness Day: Reviewing the Basics

May 16, 2023

Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) logo

Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), celebrated on the third Thursday in May, promotes awareness of digital accessibility and inclusion. Digital accessibility is an enormous and ever-growing collection of insights and solutions; really, it is as large as the field of technology itself. So, we present a few basic pieces anyone can use to improve accessibility. On this day, let us commit, or recommit, to making digital information more accessible and inclusive for everyone.

Widening Postsecondary Education Pathway for Students with Intellectual Disabilities

May 1, 2023

Attendees at the House Higher Education Committee HF687. Refer to linked post for details.

Today’s blog post is by guest bloggers Gage Robinson and Mary Hauff. Gage is a persistent, life-long learner with an intellectual disability (ID). He is continuing his education through his school district’s transition program and wants to go to college to pursue his interests and career of his choice. Mary is a parent, co-leader of the Minnesota Inclusive Higher Education Consortium and The Arc Minnesota Public Policy Committee member. She has become a leading expert on inclusive higher education in the state of Minnesota. Together, they want to provide insight into why inclusive postsecondary education is so important and the status of introduced legislation that will increase access to Minnesota postsecondary education for students with ID across the state.  

Just April Showers? This Spring, Be Prepared for Any Emergency

April 7, 2023

Sandbags in the middle of a flooded street

Spring in Minnesota is a time for us to dig ourselves out of the snow and enjoy warmer, sun-filled days. However, with the change in seasons comes a greater chance of severe weather. As temperatures rise, so does the potential for thunderstorms, tornadoes, and other extreme weather. From damaging winds to hailstorms and flash floods, spring weather in Minnesota can be unpredictable and dangerous. Preparing for emergencies before they happen is the best way to reduce both the danger and the chances of being caught by surprise.

Legislative Update from the Rare Disease Advisory Council

March 27, 2023

State of Minnesota logo

The newly formed state agency, the Rare Disease Advisory Council (RDAC) is charged with providing advice on policies, access, equity, research, diagnosis, treatment, and education related to rare diseases. At our Legislative forum, citizen advocate Anne St. Martin, RDAC Executive Director Erica Barnes, and Representative Liz Reyer called for changes to insurance plans to improve care for people with rare diseases. Executive Director Barnes shares an update on this policy initiative.

Playing the Game of Life on Hard Mode

March 24, 2023

Alisha Srock and her cat

March 25th is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day. Alisha Srock shares some thoughts on how having cerebral palsy can be like “playing the Game of Life on Hard Mode—more difficult, but not impossible. …[P]laying on Hard Mode means you gain the skills to overcome. I’m glad because I learned things along the way. I learned patience; I learned problem-solving; I learned confidence; I learned perseverance; I learned flexibility.”

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