The Minnesota Council on Disability applauds Governor Walz for responding to our call to action to #MaskUpMN. This statewide policy is something that the disability community has expressed a strong desire for in order to protect our health and safety. The Council asks all Minnesotans to continue to be compassionate and wear your mask in public indoor spaces to protect our disability community.
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Thanks to the ADA… Accessible Design – ADA 30
Thanks to the ADA, people with disabilities are able to enjoy access to buildings and places that were previously inaccessible to them, improving their quality of life and levels of independence.
Virtual Town Hall on Blue Ribbon Commission & People with Disabilities
Join the Minnesota Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities and the Minnesota Council on Disability for a virtual town hall forum about the Blue Ribbon Commission on Health & Human Services. The Blue Ribbon Commission was set up by the legislature to find ways to save $100 million in health care, services, and supports. They are also try to make systems easier and less complicated and promote health equity.
Thanks to the ADA… Media Access – ADA 30
Thanks to the ADA, modifications that offer access to all types of media are available for people with disabilities so they may take full advantage of information, education, entertainment and simple one-on-one communication with others.
30 Years of the ADA
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.”
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.