The Minnesota Council on Disability (MCD) will host “Let’s Talk About Disability Services in Minnesota,” a virtual statewide discussion focused on stability, accountability, and people-centered disability services.
Event Details
Date and Time: Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 1:30–3:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual (statewide)
Attend: Open to all Minnesotans
Registration
Fill out the registration form to attend. We will email the Zoom link after you register.
What to Expect
Program details are subject to change.
This virtual event will include:
- Lived-experience perspectives from Minnesotans affected by service disruptions
- Updates from state and county leaders on system challenges and reforms
- A bipartisan legislative panel discussing priorities and policy options for the 2026 session
Why This Discussion Is Happening Now
Disability services in Minnesota are at a critical moment. Disruptions tied to fraud investigations are creating uncertainty for Minnesotans with disabilities and their families. In many cases, people who have done nothing wrong are experiencing service gaps or loss of care. This discussion will focus on how Minnesota can protect public dollars while maintaining access to essential services.
More About the Event
In 2025, nearly 800 Minnesotans with disabilities from almost all 87 counties participated in MCD’s Legislative Priorities Survey. Their responses point to widespread challenges. These include workforce shortages, administrative backlogs, and concern about service disruptions tied to investigations.
This event brings together Minnesotans with disabilities, caregivers, state agency leaders, county representatives, and legislators. The discussion will focus on how Minnesota can protect public dollars while maintaining essential services. It is solutions-focused, nonpartisan, and centered on the experiences of people who rely on disability services.
The program also includes an overview of MCD’s 2026 Legislative Agenda to provide context on policy approaches related to stability, accountability, and dignity in disability services.
Accommodations
We will provide:
- American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation
- Live CART captioning
If you need additional accommodations, please email Joel Runnels.