Join us as we observe October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month and give recognition to those who have done outstanding work impacting the lives of people with disabilities. We will look back at the years of service provided by the Council as we celebrate our 40th Anniversary.
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Breaking Through Poverty: MN-CCD Town Hall Forums 2013
Join us to learn about the policies that unjustly impoverish members of the disability community, and what we can do about it. Raise your voice and share your experience with policymakers.
New Federal Rules on Hiring People with Disabilities
Two new rules announced this month by Vice President Joe Biden are designed to improve employment opportunities for veterans and people with disabilities. The first rule, under the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act, requires federal contractors to establish an annual hiring benchmark. The second rule, under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, establishes a 7% utilization goal for the employment of individuals with disabilities for federal contractors.
Wondering What This Olmstead Talk Is All About?
The simple promise of Minnesota’s Olmstead plan is to foster an environment across the state where people with disabilities can living in the most integrated setting as possible in accordance with their personal preference. However, the specific details of the policy that will make that a reality in Minnesota can be complicated. As a service to Minnesotans, MSCOD has created this video in the hope that it acts as a primer on the various aspects of the plan’s roll out and how the plan can truly serve as a conduit to creating community options for living and working outside of restrictive settings.
Join Us for the 23rd Celebration of the ADA onJuly 26
The public is invited to attend this free event celebrating the 23rd Anniversary of the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. 1 pm to 3 pm Friday, July 26, Elmer L. Anderson Human Services Building, 540 Cedar Street in St. Paul, MN, Room 2370
MSCOD Welcomes New Council Members
Earlier this week, Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton announced for the following appointments to the Council on Disability. Each term is effective June 26, 2013 and will expire on January 4, 2016. We would like to welcome our new members and send a hearty thank you to our outgoing members for their many years of service.