The Minnesota Council on Disability (MCD) was established in 1973 to advise the Governor, state agencies, the state legislature, and the public on disability issues. Our vision is a barrier-free Minnesota where every person with a disability has full access to all areas of life. This vision is guided by the principles of:
- accessibility
- equity
- independence
Policy Advisor
MCD supports and promotes public policy goals that positively impact the lives of people with disabilities. We:
- Follow proposed legislation
- Ensure policymakers understand how their decisions impact the disability community
- Bring members of the government and the public to comment on proposed legislation through:
- Legislative forums
- Townhall meetings
- Public policy dialogues
- Remind policymakers of their commitments to the disability community
Technical Assistance
MCD works with government agencies, community organizations, and businesses to promote the rights of people with disabilities, compliance with accessibility laws and regulations, and the removal of accessibility barriers.
We provide technical assistance with:
- Access for Businesses
- Accessible Housing
- Digital Accessibility
- Disability Parking
- Emergency Preparedness
- Employment
- Laws and Regulations
- Service Animals
- Snow Removal
- Transportation
- Voting
Training and Outreach
MCD offers trainings for businesses and other organizations on many disability-related topics, including Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) obligations.
Topics covered include:
- Overview of the ADA
- Overview of the ADA’s employment requirements
- Building access
- Disability awareness
- Disability rights
- Emergency preparedness for consumers
- Emergency preparedness for the workplace