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Voters in Minnesota House Districts 47A and 64A will take part in special elections on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Special elections often receive less attention, but they ensure continued representation on issues that affect daily life, including health care, education, and community access. Voters with disabilities have the right to accessible voting options and accommodations. Learn about voting options, accessibility features, and key dates for the January 27 special elections.

MCD is seeking an organized and mission-driven professional to join our team as Executive Aid. In this role, you’ll provide administrative and logistical support to the Executive and Operations Directors, helping our agency run smoothly and effectively. You’ll manage office operations, plan accessible meetings and events, coordinate agency materials, and support MCD’s leadership team in advancing our mission of inclusion and accessibility for all Minnesotans.

William O’Brien State Park recently reopened with major accessibility improvements at the Walter F. Mondale Day-Use Area. These upgrades include accessible restrooms, smooth trails, and all-terrain track chairs. They are the result of years of advocacy by the Minnesota Council on Disability, the Department of Natural Resources, and the late Margot Imdieke Cross. As part of the state’s Get Out MORE initiative, the project ensures that more Minnesotans can enjoy the outdoors. Learn about the work behind the transformation and what visitors can expect at the newly upgraded park.

The Minnesota Council on Disability (MCD) is seeking a passionate and experienced leader to join our team as Legislative Affairs Director.

In this role, you will lead MCD’s legislative strategy—shaping public policy that advances the rights of Minnesotans with disabilities. You’ll manage the agency’s legislative priorities, guide our budget advocacy efforts, and help secure funding for our mission. You’ll also develop policy positions, prepare reports and briefings for lawmakers, testify in front of committees, and build strong working relationships with the Legislature and the Governor’s Office. Join us in making a difference at the Capitol.

Submit your application by April 15, 2025!

The newly formed Legislative Task Force on Guardianship is working to reform Minnesota’s guardianship system and explore less-restrictive alternatives like supported decision-making. With input from guardians, advocates, and individuals with lived experience, the task force aims to promote self-determination while strengthening protections for those under guardianship. MCD and Wilder Research are collaborating to assess current challenges and identify best practices. Monthly meetings, open to the public, will help shape the future of guardianship in Minnesota.

At the recent Forward Together: Rally for Equal Rights, MCD’s Public Policy Director, Trevor Turner, delivered a speech highlighting the importance of including disability rights in Minnesota’s Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). As someone who is DeafBlind, Trevor emphasized that disability transcends all identities and can impact anyone at any time. His message was clear: protecting disability rights in the state constitution is essential for true equality.