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Join people with disabilities, our families, and advocates around the country next Wednesday, Nov. 29th, for a national call-in day to oppose the Senate’s Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Help us send a loud and clear message that this legislation is unacceptable!

Connect, engage and participate in the policy decisions that impact you by serving on a state board, commission or taskforce. Attend an information session to meet others who have served, hear about current opportunities and learn how to apply.

Join our subject-matter expert speakers at this FREE session to learn what it means to meet your ADA obligations under these standards, what to do if your business does not meet its obligations, and why many businesses are being threatened with related lawsuits. You will leave with the tools and knowledge you need to meet all of your obligations under the ADA and building code.

State and local elections affect many important aspects of our communities. Unfortunately, voter turnout for local elections is consistently low, leaving many voices unheard. Let’s make sure our elected officials pay attention to the power of the DISABILITY VOTE and the needs of our community!

The state Department of Human Services has prepared a summary of 2017 legislative changes and actions that affect the Community Supports Administration. The changes affect chemical and mental health, deaf and hard of hearing services, disability services and housing and supportive services.

The Metropolitan Council encourages community members to apply for openings on several advisory committees. “Our advisory committees provide some of the best ways to influence regional decisions,” said Metropolitan Council Chair Alene Tchourumoff. “Each member partners with the Council members to provide a wide variety of viewpoints….[W]e need different voices at the table to assure our advisory committees reflect the communities we serve.”