Wednesday’s public forum on Minnesota’s Olmstead plan was held to give citizens an update on the progress the state is making on bringing “choice” a reality for many people with disabilities. Held at the DS Event Center in St. Paul and hosted by the State Rehabilitation Councils, Metropolitan Centers for Independent Living, and the Minnesota State Council on Disability, the forum was the first chance for the public to see the state’s Olmstead Plan. The first draft is a full 83 pages long and includes better access to support and services, housing, transportation, and “competitive, meaningful, and sustained” employment.
You can watch a video clip or read about coverage of the event here: [Original news item is no longer available]