You can learn “The Real Story” about the evolution of media coverage of disability issues in Minnesota and nationwide in a special film produced by Access Press and funded by UCare. The Real Story about Media Coverage of Disability Issues Thursday, March 13 7 p.m. Macalester College John B. Davis Lecture Hall, Ruth Stricker Dayton Continue Reading Catch a screening of “The Real Story” and a panel discussion.
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Olmstead Transportation Forum Announcement
Participate in the implementation of Minnesota’s Olmstead Plan by sharing your thoughts on all modes of Minnesota’s transportation system at a forum, sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Transportation and the Minnesota Department of Human Services, March 26th, 2014, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Participants can attend at video conference locations around the state (locations below), Continue Reading Olmstead Transportation Forum Announcement
For Minnesotans with disabilities, this winter brings extra peril
MSCOD Executive Director Joan Willshire and Accessibility Specialist Margot Imdieke Cross featured in Star Tribune story. This winter’s heavy snow and ice have made sidewalks especially treacherous for those with disabilities. Here’s the link to the Star Tribune story: For Minnesotans with disabilities, this winter brings extra peril
MEDIA ADVISORY
MINNESOTA STATE COUNCIL ON DISABILITY TO ADDRESS NEED TO CLEAR SIDEWALKS OF SNOW AND ICE DURING PRESS CONFERENCE The Minnesota State Council on Disability, a state agency that advise the governor, legislature, state agencies, and the public on disability policy, will hold a press conference on Friday, March 7th, 2014 at 11 a.m. in room Continue Reading MEDIA ADVISORY
What have been your challenges this winter?
How has winter been treating you? Send us your stories of snow frustrations plus photos. Photos will be accepted via email: council.disability@state.mn.us Or you can post to our Facebook page.
Disability Parking at the Capitol & State Office Building
Disability Parking at the Capitol Currently there are two disability parking spaces on Aurora Avenue in front of the Capitol and 12 disability parking spaces in Lot B. Disability Parking at the State Office Building The 9 disability parking spaces in Lot F off of Rice Street will move to Lot D effective February 24, Continue Reading Disability Parking at the Capitol & State Office Building