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Jobs conference committee members from the Minnesota House and Senate are meeting this week to determine what legislation should be passed on to Governor Dayton. Please let them know that employment services for individuals with disabilities is a critical need. Please take a moment to contact legislators on the conference committee and ask them to include an additional $3.5 million in funding for Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VRS) in the final jobs bill agreement.

A group of individuals have been working on a Complex Care Bill this legislative session. As bill now move through the conference committee it’s time to reach out to legislators. If you or someone you know relies on PCA program help 10+ hours each day, please contact MN House Representatives as soon as possible. This bill is important for those living in the areas listed. 

Save the Date! The U.S. Access Board is pleased to announce a Town Hall meeting. May 9, 2017 from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the University of Minnesota University Recreation and Wellness Center.

Minnesota’s Olmstead Subcabinet is seeking public comments on person-centered planning throughout the month of April. People with disabilities and their families are invited to participate in a special public comment period on person-centered planning during the Olmstead Subcabinet meeting on Monday, April 24th, 2017.

Disability Advocates! Come on February 28 to the State Capitol! Self-advocates, family members, other advocates, and their allies will gather for Disability Matters Day at the Capitol. And we invite you to join us there, too.

The Communication Center provides books, newspapers, magazines and other printed materials in alternate formats for people who are blind, visually impaired, DeafBlind or who have other disabilities that make it difficult for them to read print.