On Tuesday, March 12th, MCD Executive Director Joan Willshire testified in front of the Senate Transportation Finance and Policy Committee regarding SF 2173. This bill establishes provisions for autonomous vehicle testing in Minnesota.
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March 8, 2019 Legislative Update
Civil rights for people with disabilities have made tremendous progress in the past several decades, and many of those battles happened because of Minnesotans. This week, MCD presented a funding proposal to the House Legacy Committee meant to capture the legacy of Minnesotans with disabilities.
March 1, 2019 Legislative Update
Gov. Tim Walz introduced a bonding proposal this week that included $19.5 million towards making our state parks accessible for Minnesotans with disabilities. The Council applauds this recognition of a critical need and urges the Legislature to strongly consider this proposal. Public Policy Director Kody Olson also provided testimony regarding the accessibility of our online world.
February 22, 2019 Legislative Update
This week, Gov. Walz’ Administration released their budget proposal, highlighting significant investments in many different programs for Minnesotans with disabilities. Other initiatives the Council is supporting include bolstering accessibility standards in assisted living facilities and developing recommendations for providing notice to business owners regarding compliance with the ADA.
February 15, 2019 Legislative Update
MCD is pleased to share progress made on its policy agenda. MCD staff provided testimony regarding a bill aiming to clarify access obligations under MN building code. The Council also authored a bill for a Legacy Fund proposal to capture the legacy of Minnesotans with disabilities through a multi-media production.
Annual Disability Day at the Capitol, Rally, March and Roll – February 19, 2019
MCD is excited to announce the Annual Disability Day at the Capitol, the MN Consortium of Citizens with Disabilities’ biggest advocacy day for the people with disabilities, their family members, allies, and professionals. Join advocates from around the state.Together, we’ll call on legislators to support policy change and funding that promotes independence, choice, and inclusion for people with disabilities and their families.