Start a conversation in your community about human rights by hosting a screening of the MDHR and TPT co-production “Our Rights: Justice for All.” MDHR is offering opportunities for screenings of the program in Minnesota communities. Screening events provide the opportunity to start conversations about the progress Minnesota has made in furthering human rights for all, while recognizing the challenges that remain.
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2017 Council Appointments
Council appointments have been made. We are pleased welcome new members.
MSCOD Legislative Forum
Speaker Contact Information Senator Jim Abeler Sen.jim.abeler@senate.mn 651.296.3733 Claire Wilson Claire.wilson@state.mn.us 651.431.2323 Erica Schmiel Erica@braininjurymn.org 612.877.7905 Chris Serres Chris.Serres@startribune.com Dr. Darlene Zangara Darlene.zangara@state.mn.us 651.318.0506 Jeff Bangsberg jeffanitabb@gmail.com 763.533.5801 Leili Fatehi leili@apparatusmn.org 612.440.0077 Carol Fury cfury@equipalife.org 763.479.8239 George Shardlow George.shardlow@state.mn.us 651.361.7803 Rick Cardenas cardenas@selfadvocacy.org Handouts from the event Jeff Bangsberg’s PowerPoint: PCA Issues (PowerPoint) Policy Agenda: Continue Reading MSCOD Legislative Forum
Minnesota Voters with Disabilities
Please drop us a line, let us know how your voting experience is going and what type of accessibility issues, if any, are confronting you as you exercise your civic duty. Just how accessible is your polling place? Is your voting experience good or bad, or maybe a little bit of both? If you are experiencing Continue Reading Minnesota Voters with Disabilities
Governor Dayton Announces Programs to Connect Minnesotans with Disabilities to Opportunities in State Government
ST. PAUL, MN – Joined by community advocates and state hiring leaders, Governor Mark Dayton today announced the re-launch of the Connect 700 and the Supported Worker programs, two state hiring initiatives aimed at removing barriers and creating opportunities for Minnesotans with disabilities. This effort supports Governor Dayton’s 2014 executive order (PDF) directing state agencies Continue Reading Governor Dayton Announces Programs to Connect Minnesotans with Disabilities to Opportunities in State Government
Public comment period for HCBS Settings Rule Revised Statewide Transition Plan
DATE: Oct. 4, 2016 TO: All interested parties FROM: DHS Disability Services and Aging and Adult Services divisions Comment period begins: 8 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2016 Comment period ends: 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016 Purpose: DHS requests comments on proposed changes to the HCBS settings rule statewide transition plan Submit comments to: HCBS.Settings@state.mn.us Comments sought Continue Reading Public comment period for HCBS Settings Rule Revised Statewide Transition Plan