From Minnesota Department of Human Rights: For Immediate Release: December 22, 2015 ST. PAUL, MN – Medical Transportation Management paid $185,000 to resolve a Minnesota Department of Human Rights’ finding of probable cause that disability discrimination occurred related to the failure to hire a job candidate with a visual impairment. The Minnesota Department of Human Continue Reading Job Candidate with a Disability Receives $185,000 for Failure to be Hired
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Self Driving Vehicles Kick-off Event
Do you want to see self-driving vehicles (SDVs) become a reality for Minnesotans with disabilities? Do you want to join other motivated Minnesotans to get activated and make this happen? Would you like to guide state legislators as they write a bill to create a state-sponsored task force to make SDVs accessible, affordable and reliable Continue Reading Self Driving Vehicles Kick-off Event
Keep Your Sidewalks and Curb Ramps Clear of Snow and Ice
Notice: Winter Weather is on the Way – Please Clear Snow and Ice off of Sidewalks and Curb Ramps! The Minnesota State Council on Disability wants to remind everyone to PLEASE KEEP YOUR SIDEWALKS AND CURB RAMPS CLEAR OF SNOW AND ICE. The sidewalks are a lifeline for many people with disabilities and our senior Continue Reading Keep Your Sidewalks and Curb Ramps Clear of Snow and Ice
5 Facts for Consumers about the Fee for Not Having Health Coverage – HealthCare.gov
By Kevin Counihan One of the best parts of my job is the time I spend during Open Enrollment out on the road, talking with people who are looking to sign up for coverage at HealthCare.gov. The people I meet often ask questions about my role as CEO of HealthCare.gov and why I’m visiting their Continue Reading 5 Facts for Consumers about the Fee for Not Having Health Coverage – HealthCare.gov
Press Release: Protect Your Business – Remove Access Barriers Now!
November 18, 2015 FOR RELEASE Don’t Wait to be Sued! Businesses throughout Minnesota have been impacted by the actions of an attorney and a group of individuals with disabilities who claim they want access barriers removed. Both the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Minnesota Human Rights Act contain language requiring businesses to remove Continue Reading Press Release: Protect Your Business – Remove Access Barriers Now!
Did you miss our Employment Dialogue last week?
You can watch it now on YouTube! The ADA at 25: Minnesota Moving Forward Employment Dialogue October 28, 2015