Integration for people with disabilities at all levels of mainstream society is the aim of the ADA. The intent of Title III is to direct that people with disabilities deserve and must be given equal access to all public programs and services. Title III specifically addresses “places of public accommodation,” some of which are: restaurants, Continue Reading Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act – PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS & SERVICES OFFERED BY PRIVATE ENTITIES
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Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act – PUBLIC SERVICES & PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Title II calls for all branches and agencies of state and local governments, the National Railroad Passenger Corporation and any commuter authorities, to take adequate steps to ensure that people with disabilities have the highest level of accessibility to the same services, programs and activities that people without disabilities enjoy. To deliver this objective of Continue Reading Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act – PUBLIC SERVICES & PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act – EMPLOYMENT
Every American has unique talents and capabilities, and Title I of the ADA obliges employers to remember this fact when people with disabilities come to the employment table. The ADA directs that people with disabilities be given equal consideration in terms of “job application procedures, hiring, advancement or discharge, compensation, job training and all other Continue Reading Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act – EMPLOYMENT
2015 Council Appointments June 30
June 30, 2015 ST. PAUL, MN – Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Council on Disability. The Minnesota State Council on Disability (MSCOD) is a state agency providing leadership to empower and strengthen the rights of Minnesotans with disabilities. We collaborate with the public and private sectors as a policy and technical Continue Reading 2015 Council Appointments June 30
Student Volunteer visits MSCOD
Student volunteer Roy Cervantes spends the day with MSCOD staff. Roy is from Neopit, WI. Roy is visiting family in the area, he stopped by help prep for MSCOD’S 2015 MN State Fair booth. Roy likes to play video games, and enjoys sports and camping. Roy has the top math scores for his class. Roy is glad to Continue Reading Student Volunteer visits MSCOD
MSCOD Announces ADA 25th Anniversary Activities
Media Contact: Carol Schuler | Schuler Publicity 612.281.7030 carol@cschuler.com Minnesota State Council on Disability Announces Activities to Mark the 25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act MINNEAPOLIS (June 25, 2015) – The Minnesota State Council on Disability (MSCOD) and the Minnesota disability community are planning events and activities to recognize the 25th anniversary of Continue Reading MSCOD Announces ADA 25th Anniversary Activities