MSCOD advises the Governor, Legislature, state agencies and the public on disability issues. Issues the council works on are accessibility/ADA, rights, employment and transportation policy, emergency preparedness and Olmsted. If you are someone who has a disability, who works with people with disabilities, or who is a family member of a person with a disability, Council membership may be for you! Meetings are held Continue Reading MSCOD Council Openings
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MSCOD Presents Award to Former Senator Tom Harkin
MSCOD Executive Director Joan Willshire, and Council Chair Jim Thalhuber present the Minnesota Moving Forward Leadership Award to Former Senator Tom Harkin. Harkin was a guest speaker the ADA at 25: Minnesota Moving Forward Employment Dialogue event that was held on October 28, 2015 in St. Paul, MN. We want to thank all of our partners and guests for helping Continue Reading MSCOD Presents Award to Former Senator Tom Harkin
The ADA at 25: Minnesota Moving Forward
STREAMING LINKS! Join the discussion throughout Minnesota Featuring Former U.S. Senator Tom Harkin, Minnesota Policy Makers, Minnesota Employers, Minnesota Job Seekers and Employees October 28, 2015 Noon to 1:00 p.m. tpt Live broadcast Watch the live stream on YouTube [The live stream is no longer available.]
Premiere of Documentary on Age-Related Hearing Loss
The Commission of Deaf, DeafBlind, & Hard of Hearing Minnesotans announces a new documentary on age-related hearing loss. From the press release: This new documentary, Hearing Loss Matters, co-produced by Twin Cities PBS (TPT) and the Commission of Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing Minnesotans, includes interviews with national experts and everyday Minnesotans learning to Continue Reading Premiere of Documentary on Age-Related Hearing Loss
October 20, 2015 Newsletter
25th ADA Celebration Newsletter: October 20, 2015
War, Disability and the American Veteran
Tuesday – November 10, 2015 – 7-9 pm Minnesota History Center 3M Auditorium 345 Kellogg Blvd, West St Paul MN 55102 Event is free and open to the Public View the flyer (PDF)