The 2018 legislative session officially ended Monday, May 21. With the Governor’s veto of the omnibus supplemental budget bill and omnibus tax bill this summary just got a lot more complicated!
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Request: Comment on Employment for PWD
Public Forum held by the State Rehabilitation Council and Vocational Rehabilitation Services. Meeting the employment service needs of individuals who are eligible for Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) services but not receiving them because of the VR waiting list.
May 16, 2018 Legislative Update
Accessible State Parks, the top priority for the Minnesota Council on Disability, has been in the news!
May 11, 2018 Legislative Update
On May 10, Joan Willshire, Executive Director of the MN Council on Disability, testified before the Minnesota Senate Capital Investment Committee about the need for funding to make state parks accessible.
Enjoyment of State Parks for All
Minnesotans love state parks. However, areas within those state parks are often not accessible to people with disabilities. Commissioners, the MCD Executive Director, and disability advocates all spoke at an event meant to highlight the accessibility of such parks.
May 7, 2018 Legislative Update
The Capitol is buzzing with activity as the May 21 final day of session approaches. The House released its bonding bill, which includes funding for accessibility improvements at state parks. The Senate has merged all of its supplemental omnibus budget bills into one bill. MCD continues to monitor changes as the two bodies work out differences in these two omnibus budget bills.