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Here’s how to enter the live broadcast online for the 2013 MSCOD Legislative Forum. The event begins at 9:30 am on Monday, Jan. 7, 2013. It should wrap up around noon.

Learn about 2013 Legislative Issues that affect YOU and be part of the conversation! We have a full slate of speakers and topics to cover all elements of disability policy in 2013.

The Minnesota Vikings and the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority have scheduled two out-state public meetings so that you can meet representatives from HKS Sports & Entertainment Group, the architectural firm selected to design the State’s new multi-purpose stadium. This is your chance to request that the new stadium be as accessible as possible.

On October 22, the Olmsted Planning Committee issued its report titled “The Promise of Olmstead: Recommendations of the Olmstead Planning Committee.” On December 1, 2011, the Jensen Lawsuit (METO) was settled in Judge Donovan Frank’s federal district court. One of the stipulations of the settlement was that the state of Minnesota needed to write an Olmstead Plan that would address how Minnesota was going to address the desires of individuals with disabilities living in institutions to live in the community.

Whether you are a Vikings fan or not, this stadium will be a multipurpose stadium and we should expect that it be fully accessible and clearly exceed minimum standards. It has often been called the People’s Stadium – let’s make sure it can be used and enjoyed by all the people! Help us send a strong message to the stakeholders of this event by attending this public meeting & signing up for the public comment period.

Today, President Barack Obama proclaimed October 2012 as National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Held each October, NDEAM is a national campaign that raises awareness about disability employment issues and celebrates the many contributions of America’s workers with disabilities. This year’s theme is “A Strong Workforce is an Inclusive Workforce: What Can YOU Do?”