Minnesota’s primary election is Tuesday, August 11, 2026. The primary gives voters the opportunity to decide which candidates will appear on the ballot in the November general election. Choose How You Will Vote You can vote early or on Election Day. Know …
A guest post by disability advocate Nikki Villavicencio. This Disability Pride Month, we celebrate the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), one of the most important civil rights laws in our nation’s history. The ADA changed our …
July 26 marks 36 years since President George H.W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act into law. The law grew out of decades of organizing by disability advocates and prohibited disability discrimination in many areas of American life. Its …
Climate change is bringing longer and more intense periods of extreme heat to Minnesota. The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies defines extreme heat as a period of high heat and humidity, with temperatures above 90 degrees for two to three days …
Your story is disability history. Help preserve the legacy of the disability rights movement. What Join MCD’s disability history documentary project and help preserve the experiences, lessons, and voices that have shaped disability rights. Many people …
Where people live and receive services affects whether they can take part in everyday community life. On June 22, 1999, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that unjustified segregation of people with disabilities is discrimination under the Americans with …
For PTSD Awareness Month, guest writer Molly Evans shares her experience living with complex post-traumatic stress disorder. Her story explores trauma, healing, self-compassion, and the importance of responding to people with understanding rather than …
On the page: Job Details Working Title: Legislative Affairs Director Job Class: Planner Principal State Agency: Disability Council Job ID: 94790 Location: St. Paul Telework Eligible: Yes Full/Part Time: Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Unlimited Who May Apply …
Many people first encounter public information online. They may visit a website, open a PDF, fill out a form, watch a video, register for an event, read an email or join a public meeting. When digital information is accessible, people can find what they …
By Marcus Schmit, Executive Director, NAMI Minnesota This article was lightly edited for style and accessibility. Content note: This article references trauma, suicide prevention, and support for people and communities affected by suicide loss. May is …
On the page: Job Details Working Title: Government Relations Director Job Class: Planner Senior/Principal State Agency: Disability Council Job ID: 93528 Location: St. Paul Telework Eligible: Yes Full/Part Time: Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Unlimited Who …
Autism Awareness Month is a time to listen, learn, and build understanding. In this post, we share Eden DiPersio’s story along with events and resources in Minnesota that may help people connect with community and support. A Late Diagnosis Leading to …
MCD is joining the Minnesota Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (MNCCD) and other disability-led and allied organizations for 2026 Disability Advocacy Day at the Capitol on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. The event brings people with disabilities, allies …
On February 4, 2026, the Minnesota Council on Disability brought together disability advocates, service users, caregivers, providers and elected officials for “Let’s Talk About Disability Services in Minnesota,” a statewide virtual forum on recent …
To mark Neurodiversity Celebration Week, the Minnesota Council on Disability is sharing two guest reflections by Council Chair Addyson Carpenter and Council member Abraham Tieman. Their reflections have been lightly edited for clarity and style. …
On February 11, 2026, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act (H.R. 7296). What Would the SAVE America Act Do? If enacted, the SAVE Act would create new federal requirements for registering to vote and …
Guest blog post from our partners at State Services for the Blind. This post has been lightly edited. State Services for the Blind (SSB) is proud to join with the Minnesota Council on Disability to celebrate Low Vision Awareness Month. Many Minnesotans do …
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