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Thank You, Kandiyohi County Fair!

August 15, 2024

A family visiting the Kandiyohi County Fair. A man holds a "Treat People Like People" tote bag, and two children hold fidget spinners.

MCD extends its heartfelt gratitude to everyone involved in making our presence at the Kandiyohi County Fair a success. To all the fair visitors who stopped by our booth: thank you for sharing your stories, regardless of how difficult some may have been to share. We are committed to assisting you in improving access and inclusion in Willmar and all of rural Minnesota. It’s inspiring to see awareness turned into action, as with the fair’s multi-year project to improve accessibility on the grounds.

Disability Pride – Diego Ozuna-Clark

July 30, 2024

Disability Pride. Diego Ozuna-Clark. Minnesota Council on Disability.

MCD continues to celebrate Disability Pride Month. Diego Ozuna-Clark shares their powerful journey of embracing Deaf identity and discovering Disability Pride. From struggling with societal expectations to challenging internal ableism, Diego’s story highlights the richness of Deaf communities and the importance of Disability Pride in challenging societal norms. Diego’s experience reminds us that disability is a natural part of human diversity.

ADA Guidelines: The Floor, Not the Ceiling

July 24, 2024

A woman using a wheelchair holds a sign that reads, "Disabled and Proud."

This July, as we celebrate the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), MCD challenges you to think beyond the checkbox of ADA standards. While these guidelines provide a crucial starting point, true accessibility demands more. Join us in setting a new standard for accessibility —from public buildings to parks and playgrounds. Let’s celebrate the ADA’s legacy by going beyond its basic requirements, creating environments that are not just legally compliant, but genuinely inclusive and usable for all.

25 Days of the ADA: Looking Back and Looking Forward

July 12, 2024

In 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ushered in a new era of equal opportunity and access for millions. Today, as we revisit our “25 Days of the ADA” series, we’re reminded that this legislation isn’t just a piece of history—it’s a living, breathing force that continues to shape our world. The ADA’s impact Continue Reading 25 Days of the ADA: Looking Back and Looking Forward

Thanks to the ADA… Advancing Health Equity

July 11, 2024

Healthcare is a fundamental right, yet for millions of Americans with disabilities, it was often out of reach. That is, until the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This important legislation has done much to promote health equity for people with disabilities. Titles II and III of the ADA ensure that both public and private healthcare Continue Reading Thanks to the ADA… Advancing Health Equity

Thanks to the ADA… Voting Access

July 11, 2024

Imagine arriving at your polling place, excited to cast your vote, only to find you can’t even enter the building. For many people with disabilities, this frustrating scenario was all too common before the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Voting, a cornerstone of democracy, was often an uphill battle. How has the ADA improved voting Continue Reading Thanks to the ADA… Voting Access

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