MCD continues to celebrate Disability Pride Month. Diego Ozuna-Clark shares their powerful journey of embracing Deaf identity and discovering Disability Pride. From struggling with societal expectations to challenging internal ableism, Diego’s story highlights the richness of Deaf communities and the importance of Disability Pride in challenging societal norms. Diego’s experience reminds us that disability is a natural part of human diversity.
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MCD Remembers Disability Rights Trailblazer, Margot Imdieke Cross
It is with heavy hearts that MCD announces the passing of Margot Imdieke Cross. Margot leaves a legacy of uncompromising dedication to access for all, for which we are all profoundly grateful.
Undeterred, Margot was fierce, firm, wise, humorous, and kind-hearted. Her talents as a change-maker grew from her lifelong experiences as a woman with a disability. She disarmed even the most formidable foe with her sharp wit, tenacity, and keen intellect. She didn’t back down when institutions, cultural norms, governments, businesses, or anyone else created barrier after barrier to access. Her steadfast resolve led her to become a highly respected disability rights advocate and renowned ADA building code expert. She routinely outsmarted discrimination and beat back ableism. She educated and argued, spoke out and influenced, changed minds, and challenged common practices in her endless pursuit of equity and empowerment for people with disabilities. She was a force to be reckoned with. She touched countless lives, and her leadership, guidance, and friendship forever changed those who were lucky enough to know her.
ADA Guidelines: The Floor, Not the Ceiling
This July, as we celebrate the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), MCD challenges you to think beyond the checkbox of ADA standards. While these guidelines provide a crucial starting point, true accessibility demands more. Join us in setting a new standard for accessibility —from public buildings to parks and playgrounds. Let’s celebrate the ADA’s legacy by going beyond its basic requirements, creating environments that are not just legally compliant, but genuinely inclusive and usable for all.
Help Shape the Future of Guardianship in Minnesota!
MCD is seeking passionate individuals to join the Legislative Task Force on Guardianship. This is your chance to address concerns and improve the rights of people with disabilities and older adults under guardianship. Over the past few years, we’ve listened to your feedback and partnered with advocacy groups to create this task force. Now, we need your expertise to develop recommendations that will transform our guardianship system.
25 Days of the ADA: Looking Back and Looking Forward
In 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ushered in a new era of equal opportunity and access for millions. Today, as we revisit our “25 Days of the ADA” series, we’re reminded that this legislation isn’t just a piece of history—it’s a living, breathing force that continues to shape our world. The ADA’s impact Continue Reading 25 Days of the ADA: Looking Back and Looking Forward
Thanks to the ADA… Advancing Health Equity
Healthcare is a fundamental right, yet for millions of Americans with disabilities, it was often out of reach. That is, until the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This important legislation has done much to promote health equity for people with disabilities. Titles II and III of the ADA ensure that both public and private healthcare Continue Reading Thanks to the ADA… Advancing Health Equity