About the Event
The Minnesota Council on Disability invites you to our bi-annual Legislative Forum. Join us in-person or virtually on March 14, 2025.
Connect with legislators and state officials to discuss issues and policies impacting Minnesotans with disabilities. The forum provides a unique opportunity to advance disability rights and shape state policies. Whether you are engaging in discussions or learning more about legislative advocacy, your presence at the forum contributes to a more inclusive Minnesota.
This year’s Legislative Forum offers more flexibility with a window from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Choose the time that works best for you. Join us virtually or in-person for the segments that interest you most. Our drop-in format ensures you can participate in ways that fit your schedule.
MCD 2025 Legislative Agenda
The MCD Governing Council adopted its 2025 Legislative Agenda to advance equity, accessibility, and inclusion for Minnesotans with disabilities. The agenda focuses on important issues including transportation, healthcare, human rights, and community integration. It aims to remove barriers, protect essential services, and promote policies that enable people with disabilities to live independently and thrive in their communities.
Event Details
Date: Friday, March 14, 2025
Time:
- 10:00 am to 4:00 pm (Drop-in as you wish. Times are approximate and subject to change.)
- The event will be divided into segments. You are welcome to join us for the entire time, or you can attend just the segments of interest to you.
Location:
- In-person: Minnesota Department of Revenue (Harold E. Stassen Office Building), Conference Room 2000. 600 N. Robert St., St. Paul, MN 55101
- Directions and Parking Information (We cannot guarantee the accessibility of this information.)
- Virtual: Attend via Zoom (Information in next section)
Light Rail access: The building is across the street from the Robert Street Station.
Refreshments: Light refreshments will be provided. We look forward to seeing you there!
Zoom Information
- Phone access: 1-305-224-1968
- Meeting ID: 6245393099
- Mobile phone one-tap
Accommodations
ASL and CART services will be provided.
Note: This is a fragrance-free event.
Tentative Program Details
Note: Program details and times are approximate and subject to change.
- 10:00 to 10:30: Welcome and Advocate Statements
- 10:30 to 10:45: Moderated Panel on On-Demand Accessible Transportation
- 10:45 to 11:00: Advocate Statements
- 11:00 to 11:30: Moderated Panel on the Damon Lievestad Direct Care Sustainability Act
- 11:30 to 12:15: Public Officials
- 12:15 to 12:45: Lunch Break
- 12:45 to 1:30: Public Officials and Legislators
- 1:30 to 1:50: Tributes to Advocates Who Have Passed
- 1:50 to 2:15: Public Officials
- 2:15 to 2:30: Advocate Statements
- 2:30 to 4:00: MCD Council Members and Staff