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May 17th is the seventh annual Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), a day to think about how people with disabilities interact with the digital environment. Here are five checks you can do to quickly learn something about the accessibility of any web content.

April is Sexual Violence Prevention Month, and we encourage all of you to use your voice to speak up about prevention! The impact of sexual violence touches us all. We are each part of the movement to end sexual violence in Minnesota by changing the norms that support violence to norms of respect, gender equity, and justice.

MCD reminds you to please shovel your sidewalks and curb cuts. They are lifelines for many people with disabilities and for our senior community who are trying to get to work, the grocery store, or medical appointments. When sidewalks and curb cuts are not cleared, they can become impassable and create a potentially life-threatening situation for people who are forced into the street alongside traffic. Do the right thing and shovel your sidewalk as soon as possible. Don’t wait for the snow to melt!

The FDA Safety Innovation Act makes it possible for you to receive information about your prescription drugs in multiple formats to educate you, the patient, about what you need to know before you take your medicine. This could make understanding your doctor’s instructions much easier if you happen to be blind, have a learning disability or other impairment.

Thank you for attending the 2018 MCD Legislative Forum. This year we had several state legislators, staff agency officials, and disability organizations lat out their priorities for the 2018 legislative session. We want to hear from you. Please fill out our evaluation and let us know what you thought of this year’s Legislative Forum.

When disaster strikes, will you be ready? September is National Preparedness Month, an annual reminder that emergencies can happen anywhere, anytime. From crafting a family emergency plan to mastering life-saving skills, there are things we can all do to protect ourselves and our loved ones. Understand the different emergency alerts, secure the right insurance coverage, and assist neighbors in need. Don’t wait for the unexpected – learn how to face any crisis with confidence by reading our full guide to disaster preparedness.