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Rare Disease Insurance Access Transcript

February 27, 2023

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Transcript accompanying the video 2023 MCD Legislative Forum: Rare Disease Insurance Access on YouTube. Featured in the post People with Rare Diseases Deserve Recognition and Support.

People with Rare Diseases Deserve Recognition and Support

February 27, 2023

Caroline at two years

Maureen Alderman, member of the Rare Disease Advisory Council and mother of Caroline, a child with a rare disease writes about the need for recognition and support. From the post: On February 28, we are so excited to celebrate Rare Disease Day. A day to reflect on what these patients have overcome. A day of gratitude for every doctor, physician assistant, nurse, lab tech, and medical professional that has touched the lives and futures of Rare Disease patients. A day to celebrate the research and developments going on in the Rare Disease community to create further treatment options. And maybe most importantly, a day of awareness for those not immediately impacted by Rare Disease.

“Love. Liberation. Belonging.” – A Good Day at the Capitol

February 17, 2023

Attendees at the 2023 Disability Advocacy Rally. One holds a sign reading #Olmstead Integration Now! (partially cut off in photo)

For the first time since the pandemic shut us all down in 2020, the disability community was able to take their rightful place at the heart of the seat of power in Minnesota, the rotunda of the State Capitol for the 2023 Disability Advocacy Day. With a theme of “Love Liberation Belonging” the capitol was filled with uplifting, unified calls for inclusion, equity, and increased support for individuals with disabilities and service providers. We look forward to celebrating and implementing progressive bill signings at the end of session!

Accessible and Affordable Housing Transcript

February 15, 2023

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Transcript accompanying the video 2023 MCD Legislative Forum: Accessible Affordable Housing on YouTube. Featured in the post Making It Easier to Find Affordable and Accessible Housing.

Advocating Policy Changes for Affordable and Accessible Housing

February 15, 2023

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For many people with disabilities, it is challenging to find affordable and accessible housing. Even when available, the level of accessibility may not meet their needs. In Minnesota, there is no consistency when building accessible housing. Julia Page, Public Policy Director for The Arc Minnesota, shares a policy change that would ensure housing built with state dollars works for everyone.

What is a Service Animal?

January 17, 2023

Service dog bringing a water bottle to its owner

Service animal awareness has increased over the last few years, but it is nowhere near where it needs to be. Folks still parade their pets around as service animals. At the same time, business owners, law enforcement, and property managers do not understand their responsibility to protect the rights of people with disabilities. Every time someone lies about their dog being a service animal it erodes the public’s perception of the vital role a service animal plays for its owner. Service animals allow folks with disabilities to be independent, they allow us to participate in life. Please don’t pretend your pet is a service animal.

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