Minnesotans love state parks. However, areas within those state parks are often not accessible to people with disabilities. Commissioners, the MCD Executive Director, and disability advocates all spoke at an event meant to highlight the accessibility of such parks.
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May 7, 2018 Legislative Update
The Capitol is buzzing with activity as the May 21 final day of session approaches. The House released its bonding bill, which includes funding for accessibility improvements at state parks. The Senate has merged all of its supplemental omnibus budget bills into one bill. MCD continues to monitor changes as the two bodies work out differences in these two omnibus budget bills.
April 24, 2018 Legislative Update
It’s been busy at the Capitol as the Legislature worked long hours to meet the April 20 legislative deadline on all finance bills. MCD continues to follow the progress of bills to improve accessibility at state parks, to protect older adults, and to ensure the proper representation of service animals, among other bills.
Olmstead Community Engagement Workgroup seeks new members
The Olmstead Community Engagement Workgroup seeks new members from throughout the state. We will accept applications through April 9. This year, the workgroup will create strategies and activities to implement the Olmstead Community Engagement Plan, making sure that engagement practices are person-centered, accessible, inclusive, transparent and equitable for diverse communities.
Sexual Violence Prevention Month
April is Sexual Violence Prevention Month, and we encourage all of you to use your voice to speak up about prevention! The impact of sexual violence touches us all. We are each part of the movement to end sexual violence in Minnesota by changing the norms that support violence to norms of respect, gender equity, and justice.
Updates from the MN Council on Transporation Access
This update is an effort by the Minnesota Council on Transportation Access (MCOTA) to provide periodic updates about its initiatives to the public and to interested stakeholders.