Erica Barnes, administrator for the Chloe Barnes Advisory Council on Rare Diseases, writes about Rare Disease Day. Erica shares her personal story, the barriers people face in the rare disease community, the importance of equity, and more!
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Action Alert! Show Your Support for Senate File 1570
Support SF 1570! Minnesotans often face difficult or even insurmountable barriers in finding and maintaining employment. The Minnesota Council on Disability is leading efforts to increase disability representation in the Minnesota state government workforce. Senate File 1570 improves the hiring and retention of Minnesotans with disabilities.
2022 Legislative Forum Recap
On Thursday, January 13th the Minnesota Council on Disability (MCD) hosted our annual Legislative Forum with remarks from several state leaders, including Governor Tim Walz and Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan. The theme of this year’s forum was “Capacity Building” and increasing disability representation in government. The event featured two bi-partisan legislative panels and a public comment section.
COVID Stories: Perspectives from the Disability Community
Minnesotans with disabilities share how they were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. They also share thoughts of what the future might bring, and each has an ask for their communities. People with disabilities are not invisible, our life’s are worthy.
Executive Director’s End of Year Letter
Executive Director David Dively highlights the agency’s accomplishments for 2021.
Text of Day of Persons with Disabilities Proclamation
The text version of Governor Walz’ Day of Persons with Disabilities Day proclamation.