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MCD 2025 Legislative Forum
The Minnesota Council on Disability's Legislative Forum has been rescheduled from January 27 to March 14, 2025. We appreciate your interest in this event and look forward to connecting with you in March.
Join us in-person or virtually to connect with legislators and state officials to discuss issues and policies impacting Minnesotans with disabilities. The forum provides a unique opportunity to advance disability rights and shape state policies. Whether you are engaging in discussions or learning more about legislative advocacy, your presence at the forum contributes to a more inclusive Minnesota. MCD 2025 Legislative Forum
MCD Reminds You to Clear Sidewalks & Curb Cuts of Snow & Ice
Snow and ice on sidewalks and curb ramps pose significant barriers for people with disabilities. They can limit access to necessities like groceries, medications, and employment. The Minnesota Council on Disability urges you to promptly clear these areas after it snows to maintain safe and inclusive communities. Remember, keeping these paths clear is not only considerate but also the law. Visit our snow removal page to understand your responsibilities and discover resources to help keep pathways clear. Snow Removal
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We support and promote public policy goals that positively impact the lives of people with disabilities. MCD helps policymakers understand how their decisions affect the disability community and brings together members of the government and the public to comment on legislation.
The Minnesota Legislature introduces dozens of bills each session that affect people with disabilities. Some bills aim to improve lives, while others may negatively impact the disability community. To help you stay informed, we maintain this list of disability-related bills.
There are over half a million valid disability parking certificates and plates in Minnesota. We provide the “Do’s and Don’ts” of disability parking, as well as information on disability parking laws and regulations.
A service animal is a dog, or in some cases a miniature horse, individually trained to do work or perform tasks for someone with a disability. Service animals are different from Emotional Support Animals (ESA) and can go almost anywhere with their owners. MCD works to inform the public about service animals and protect the rights of people with disabilities.