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The ADA Changed Our Nation. Now It’s Our Turn.
For disability advocate Nikki Villavicencio, the ADA is a foundation, not a finish line.
In her Disability Pride Month reflection, she writes that disability is part of every community and that the world is better because disabled people are here. She considers what becomes possible when disabled people are included from the beginning and trusted to lead, and calls on disabled people and allies to protect rights, build accessibility, and create communities where everyone belongs.
Read Nikki Villavicencio’s reflection on disability pride and the work ahead.
The ADA at 36: Freedom to Live in the Community
Where and how people with disabilities live should be a matter of choice. On the ADA’s 36th anniversary, a new U.S. Department of Justice legal opinion challenges a long-standing interpretation of the law’s integration mandate.
This reflection explains why that development could threaten decades of progress toward community living and why freedom, independence and control over one’s own life remain central to disability civil rights.
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Public Policy
We support public policy that improves the lives of Minnesotans with disabilities. MCD helps policymakers understand how their decisions affect the disability community. To do that work, we bring together government and community members to share input on proposed legislation.
Legislative Bill Tracker
Each session, the Minnesota Legislature introduces dozens of bills that affect people with disabilities. Some bills would expand access or services, while others could reduce supports or add barriers. To help you stay informed, we maintain this bill tracker focused on disability issues.
Disability Parking
Minnesota has more than 500,000 valid disability parking certificates and plates. MCD explains disability parking rules in plain language. We cover the do’s and don’ts, plus key laws and requirements.
Service Animals
A service animal is a dog, or sometimes a miniature horse, that is trained to perform tasks for someone with a disability. Service animals are generally allowed in places open to the public, even where pets are not. MCD shares guidance about service animals and the rights of people who use them.