July is Disability Pride Month, a month dedicated to promoting awareness, acceptance, and empowerment of people with disabilities. In addition, we take this opportunity to recognize the societal attitudes and barriers that continue to limit their full participation. This month, the Minnesota Council on Disability highlights the unique experiences and perspectives of people within our community. A guest blog post by Lance Hegland, citizen advocate.
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Disability Pride: Reflections from Staff
Behind the policy advocacy at MCD are real people with lived experiences of disability. This Disability Pride Month, we’re turning the spotlight on our staff members, sharing their powerful, personal reflections on what Disability Pride means to them. From overcoming internalized ableism to finding strength in community, these stories offer a window into the diverse, complex world of disability. Dive into these compelling narratives and discover how pride can be transformative in challenging societal barriers and fostering true inclusion.
What Disability Pride Means to Me
July is Disability Pride Month, a month dedicated to promoting awareness, acceptance, and empowerment of people with disabilities. We also take this opportunity to recognize the societal attitudes and barriers that continue to limit their full participation. This month, MCD highlights the unique experiences and perspectives of people within our community. A guest blog post by Lauren Thompson, disability rights advocate.
MCD Is Hiring a Communications Officer
The Minnesota Council on Disability (MCD) wants to find the brightest and best communications professional Minnesota has to offer. Is that YOU? The purpose of this position is to serve as the statewide communications officer, strategist, and journalist for MCD. We believe that collaborative, partnered relationships are vital to building the strongest possible Minnesota for people with disabilities. Help us advance our mission by engaging the public, our partners, policy makers, businesses, and elected officials.
Take the Statewide Health Assessment State Strengths Survey
People with disabilities’ opinions need to be considered! The MN Department of Health (MDH) wants to hear from you! Please take a brief survey to help the Healthy Minnesota Partnership (HMP) identify Minnesota’s strengths that support people’s health for the 2023 Statewide Health Assessment! The Statewide Health Assessment (SHA) is a snapshot and story of health and well-being in Minnesota. The HMP will use the survey results in the 2023 Statewide Health Assessment, which MDH anticipates releasing by the end of 2023.
Metro Mobility Riders to Ride Free on Regular Route Transit
Starting July 1, 2023, through December 31, 2024, any Metro Mobility certified rider can ride regular route transit for free on some transit services. Read the article for more information.