In honor of the Minnesota Department of Human Right’s 50th anniversary, the Department and Twin Cities Public Television co-produced a three-part series that explores the history, transformation, and future of human rights in Minnesota.
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2017 Council Appointments
Council appointments have been made. We are pleased welcome new members.
The Minnesota Council on Disability Has a New Look!
We are pleased to announce that the Minnesota Council on Disability has a new look (and a new name). This is part of a multi-agency rebranding effort to create a more unified look across state government.
Disability Rights March & Rally!
Join us in celebrating the Americans with Disabilities Act and reaffirming our Rights!
Principles of Digital Accessibility
Digital accessibility is about making electronic information and communications available to people with a variety of disabilities: auditory, cognitive and neurological, physical, speech, visual, or some combination. In celebration of Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2017, here are four principles to keep in mind when creating electronic content, such as webpages and Microsoft Office documents.
Partners in Policymaking Program Opens for Applications
To increase their knowledge and confidence, and gain new tools and strategies to better advocate for their needs, Minnesotans with disabilities, self advocates, and parents of young children with developmental disabilities are encouraged to apply for the Partners in Policymaking® leadership training program. Sessions are held monthly over eight months, starting in September 2017.