People with disabilities have a new tool to help them find the technology that will them more independently live, work, and fully participate in their communities. “Minnesota’s Guide to Assistive Technology” offers resources for people with disabilities, their families, employers, and others trying help them achieve their goals. Assistive technology refers to technology that can Continue Reading State Makes Assistive Technology Resources More Easily Available for People with Disabilities
Notice of Appointments by Governor Dayton
June 26, 2018 Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Council on Disability. Each Council member is an expert in his or her field; and either has a disability, has a family member with a disability, or works with people with disabilities. Trent Dilks – Kimball, MN Council on Disability Member Effective: July Continue Reading Notice of Appointments by Governor Dayton
MCD Celebrates 19th Anniversary of the Olmstead Decision
On June 22, 1999, US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg delivered what has become known as the “Olmstead Decision“. Olmstead v. LC is regarded as one of the most important civil rights case for people with disabilities. Drawing from the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Supreme Court held that people with disabilities have a qualified Continue Reading MCD Celebrates 19th Anniversary of the Olmstead Decision
Gov.’s Advisory Council on Connected and Automated Vehicles
On May 25, Governor Mark Dayton signed Executive Order 18-04 creating the Governor’s Advisory Council on Connected and Automated Vehicles. This Council has many stakeholders representing all of the interested parties in bringing this technology to Minnesota. Governor Dayton had the foresight to include the disability community in this discussion and appointed Joan Willshire, Executive Continue Reading Gov.’s Advisory Council on Connected and Automated Vehicles
28th ADA Celebration
A coalition of disability organizations and state agencies, in partnership with the Science Museum of Minnesota, is organizing a celebration to recognize the 28th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This year’s theme is ADA & Mental Health: Removing the Stigma. The afternoon will be filled with: Entertainment Speakers An official proclamation Light Continue Reading 28th ADA Celebration
May 25, 2018 Legislative Update
The 2018 legislative session officially ended Monday, May 21. With the Governor’s veto of the omnibus supplemental budget bill and omnibus tax bill this summary just got a lot more complicated! Capital Investment or Bonding Bill The good news is the Accessible State Parks initiative did receive funding in the omnibus capital investment bill, which Continue Reading May 25, 2018 Legislative Update