The ADA makes it a violation of federal law to discriminate against people with disabilities. This landmark civil rights legislation cracked open doors to services and employment opportunities for those with disabilities. It was “…intended to eliminate illegal discrimination and level the playing field for disabled individuals.”
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Thanks to the ADA… Employment – ADA 30
Thanks to the ADA, people with disabilities–who possess a multitude of other abilities–have equal access to finding the independence and self-worth afforded by employment.
Americans with Disabilities Act Turns 30
MCD is committed to continuing the conversation on how the ADA works. We provide training, technical assistance and work with our partners to develop public policy that upholds this landmark civil rights law that leveled the playing field for people with disabilities. Starting today, until the 1st week in August, MCD will highlight some areas of life made more accessible “Thanks to the ADA.” We will also celebrate by sharing with you some new and past segments of “Keep Moving Forward.”
MCD Urges Minnesotans to #MaskUpMN
In an effort to keep Minnesotans safe from COVID-19, the Minnesota Council on Disability (MCD) urges you to #MaskUpMN. Our disability community is of particularly high risk for becoming infected and having serious health complications due to underlying medical conditions. We support a statewide mandatory mask policy to protect Minnesotans with disabilities.
July 13 to 17 is National Disability Voter Registration Week
Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon, in partnership with REV UP! Minnesota and a broad collation of disability organizations, will hold a Virtual Town Hall on voting options for persons with disabilities. Topics will include voter registration, early voting, polling place accessibility, ballot marking machines, curbside voting, and other issues.
Digital Accessibility and Life Under Quarantine
May 21, 2020 is Global Accessibility Awareness Day, a day to consider how people with disabilities interact with technology and the digital environment. To commemorate, MCD offers some thoughts on digital accessibility and life under quarantine.