November 18, 2015 FOR RELEASE Don’t Wait to be Sued! Businesses throughout Minnesota have been impacted by the actions of an attorney and a group of individuals with disabilities who claim they want access barriers removed. Both the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Minnesota Human Rights Act contain language requiring businesses to remove Continue Reading Press Release: Protect Your Business – Remove Access Barriers Now!
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Did you miss our Employment Dialogue last week?
You can watch it now on YouTube! The ADA at 25: Minnesota Moving Forward Employment Dialogue October 28, 2015
MSCOD Council Openings
MSCOD advises the Governor, Legislature, state agencies and the public on disability issues. Issues the council works on are accessibility/ADA, rights, employment and transportation policy, emergency preparedness and Olmsted. If you are someone who has a disability, who works with people with disabilities, or who is a family member of a person with a disability, Council membership may be for you! Meetings are held Continue Reading MSCOD Council Openings
MSCOD Presents Award to Former Senator Tom Harkin
MSCOD Executive Director Joan Willshire, and Council Chair Jim Thalhuber present the Minnesota Moving Forward Leadership Award to Former Senator Tom Harkin. Harkin was a guest speaker the ADA at 25: Minnesota Moving Forward Employment Dialogue event that was held on October 28, 2015 in St. Paul, MN. We want to thank all of our partners and guests for helping Continue Reading MSCOD Presents Award to Former Senator Tom Harkin
The ADA at 25: Minnesota Moving Forward
STREAMING LINKS! Join the discussion throughout Minnesota Featuring Former U.S. Senator Tom Harkin, Minnesota Policy Makers, Minnesota Employers, Minnesota Job Seekers and Employees October 28, 2015 Noon to 1:00 p.m. tpt Live broadcast Watch the live stream on YouTube [The live stream is no longer available.]
Premiere of Documentary on Age-Related Hearing Loss
The Commission of Deaf, DeafBlind, & Hard of Hearing Minnesotans announces a new documentary on age-related hearing loss. From the press release: This new documentary, Hearing Loss Matters, co-produced by Twin Cities PBS (TPT) and the Commission of Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing Minnesotans, includes interviews with national experts and everyday Minnesotans learning to Continue Reading Premiere of Documentary on Age-Related Hearing Loss