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 six-hour 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)
- 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 Building, Conference Room 2000. 600 N. Robert St., St. Paul, MN
- Virtual: Zoom (Link will be provided, check the MCD website the week of March 10)
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!
Accommodations
ASL and CART services will be provided.
If you need any other accommodation to attend this event either in-person or virtually, contact Linda Gremillion at linda.gremillion@state.mn.us or 651-338-3658. Note: Please make your accommodation requests by Friday 21, 2025 or sooner if possible.
Tentative Program Details
Note: Program details and times are approximate and subject to change.
- 10:00 to 11:00: Opening Remarks
- Welcome and Introductions
- Remarks from Disability Advocates
- Remarks from State Leaders
- 11:00 to 12:00: MCD Legislative Program
- 12:00 to 12:30: Break/Social time
- 12:30 to 1:30: MCD Council Presentation
- Executive Director
- Council Chair
- Council Members
- Disability Advocates
- 1:30 to 2:00: Break/Social time
- 2:00 to 2:45: Invited Guests
- Elected and State Officials Invited to Speak
- Remarks from Disability Advocates
- 2:45 to 3:10: Break/Social Time
- 3:10 to 3:55: Legislative Panel
- Remarks from Disability Advocates
- Legislator Panel
- 3:55 to 4:00: Wrap-up