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.
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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.
PCA Crisis: Care Is a Human Right
Brittanie Wilson, MCD’s Communication Officer, shares her experience going to Washington, DC to advocate for the Build Back Better Act and its inclusion of more funding for Personal Care Attendants and other homecare services. Contrary to the admonitions of “Pull yourself up by the bootstraps” and “Be independent,” our shared reality is much different. We rely on one another to thrive.
Participants Needed for Research Study: Hmong Parents of Children with Disabilities
A graduate student and faculty member at Chico State University are studying the experiences and perceptions of Hmong parents of children with disabilities. Individuals in the study will be asked about experiences with their children with disabilities, and the physical activity of those children. Participants will meet once for approximately 30 to 45 minutes by phone or video platform at a time that is convenient for them.