Barriers to Employment: An Overview | Minnesota Council On Disability My name is Sumukha Terakanambi, and I am a Policy Consultant with the Minnesota Council on Disability. For the last few years, my goal has been to gain full-time employment as a disability and…

Many Minnesotans with disabilities still face barriers to work, from limited transportation and denied accommodations to benefits that discourage employment. Structural change is needed. Source: #MinnesotaCouncilOnDisability

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White Cane Day: Celebrating Independence and Safety | Minnesota Council On Disability Each October 15, people across Minnesota join a global celebration of White Cane Day—a day recognizing the white cane as a symbol of independence and equal access for people who are blind or visually…

The Minnesota Council on Disability is marking White Cane Day to celebrate the independence and self-reliance of people who are blind or have visual impairments. Source: #MinnesotaCouncilonDisability

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The #MinnesotaCouncilOnDisability is seeking public input to inform the development of public policies related to disability. Community members are invited to share their perspectives through an online form.

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Office Open House & Conference Room Dedication Honoring Margot Imdieke Cross | Minnesota Council On Disability The Minnesota Council on Disability (MCD) is reopening our offices and dedicating a new accessible, multi-purpose conference room in honor of our colleague and friend, Margot Imdieke Cross.

The Minnesota Council on Disability will hold an open house on June 26, 2025, to mark the reopening of its offices and the dedication of a new multi-purpose conference room named for former Access Specialist Margot Imdieke Cross.

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Legislative Updates | Minnesota Council On Disability Follow the progress of the Minnesota Council on Disability’s (MCD) legislative initiatives at the State Capitol through updates from our public policy team. If you have public policy questions…

The Minnesota Council on Disability reports that the 2025 legislative session concluded without finalizing the state budget, prompting expectations for a special session to resolve outstanding issues.

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2025 Legislative Bill Tracker | Minnesota Council On Disability The Minnesota Legislature introduces dozens of bills each session that affect people with disabilities. Some bills aim to improve lives, while others may negatively impact the disability community.

The Minnesota Council on Disability's 2025 Legislative Bill Tracker monitors bills introduced in the state legislature that may impact individuals with disabilities. The tracker categorizes bills by topic and provides status updates.

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