In two weeks, the National Council on Disability will host its next quarterly Council meeting in Washington, DC during which time it will discuss and decide its policy priorities for the next fiscal year. The Council wants to hear your thoughts regarding the slate of proposed projects under consideration.
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Passage of H.R. 620 Sparks Outrage in Disability Community
“The House of Representatives passed H.R. 620….The final version of H.R. 620 would give businesses up to four months to respond to an ADA violation complaint and start making ‘substantial progress’ toward removing barriers to access. The bill does not contain a definition of ‘substantial progress.'”
REMINDER: Keep Sidewalks Clear
MCD reminds you to please shovel your sidewalks and curb cuts. They are lifelines for many people with disabilities and for our senior community who are trying to get to work, the grocery store, or medical appointments. When sidewalks and curb cuts are not cleared, they can become impassable and create a potentially life-threatening situation for people who are forced into the street alongside traffic. Do the right thing and shovel your sidewalk as soon as possible. Don’t wait for the snow to melt!
February 23, 2018 Legislative Update
As the first week of the 2018 session comes to a close, the Council wants to remind you that we exist as a technical resource for you, your staff and your constituents on all issues of disability policy. Erica Schmiel has joined the Council staff for the legislative session.
Best Practices for Accessible Prescription Drug Labeling
The FDA Safety Innovation Act makes it possible for you to receive information about your prescription drugs in multiple formats to educate you, the patient, about what you need to know before you take your medicine. This could make understanding your doctor’s instructions much easier if you happen to be blind, have a learning disability or other impairment.
Save the Date: Volunteer Driver Program Forum
This daylong event, convened by the Minnesota Council on Transportation Access, will bring together individuals running volunteer driver programs and other stakeholders. The forum will provide attendees with the opportunity to share information to help maintain and strengthen these programs.