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 St. Paul, MN
disability.state.mn.us
Joined January 2011
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Minnesota Council on Disability retweeted
autismsociety@AutismSociety31 Oct 2024
By preparing ahead, social stories can make Halloween fun and reduce anxiety, helping everyone enjoy the festivities with more confidence. It’s all about creating a positive experience that keeps Halloween exciting but manageable! Happy Halloween! bit.ly/4dIL6qC
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Minnesota Olmstead Implementation Office@MnOlmstead13 Jun 2024
The next Olmstead Leadership Forum is Tuesday, June 18, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Leadership Forum members are people who work for state agencies with goals in the Olmstead Plan. This virtual working meeting is open to the public. Learn more and register: bit.ly/3XlxDR6
Blue background, text reads, "Reminder: June Olmstead Leadership Forum. Join us for the Leadership Forum on Tuesday, June 18 from 3 to 4:30 p.m."

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Minnesota Council on Disability retweeted
Minnesota Department of Human Rights
@mnhumanrights12 Jun 2024
🤝🏾 Make a difference and join a state board, council, or commission! Some with openings are: @CAPMnews @CMAHMN @DisabilityMN @MnCommission 💻 See the positions: bit.ly/3Gk6Tpj
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Minnesota Council on Disability retweeted
ADA National Network@ADANational3 Apr 2024
Autism Acceptance Month is here! This month is all about autism acceptance and also promotes inclusion for individuals with autism. #AutismAcceptanceMonth #CelebrateDifferences #Autism
A multi-colored background overlaid with stars and squiggles and a blue circle with the text, "Happy Autism Acceptance Month!" The ADANN blue doors logo is in the bottom right corner.

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Minnesota Council on Disability retweeted
MN Commission
@MnCommission1 Nov 2023
If you or a loved one need hearing aids, there’s an important change in Minnesota law! Health plans now must cover hearing aids for all individuals for hearing loss that is not correctable by other covered procedures. Learn more about this law change: content.govdelivery.com/acco…
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Minnesota Council on Disability retweeted
mnhealth
@mnhealth12 Oct 2023
Testing with at-home tests helps prevent the spread of COVID-19: · Test if exposed or have symptoms · If positive, stay home · If negative, take another test 48 hours later · Remember to order your free tests! More tips: health.state.mn.us/diseases/…
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Minnesota Council on Disability retweeted
mnhealth
@mnhealth3 Oct 2023
Every U.S. household can now order four at-home COVID-19 tests for free. Testing can give you the info you need to protect yourself and others. Order online now: covid.gov/tests or call 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489) to get help in over 150 languages. #COVID19
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Minnesota Council on Disability retweeted
@CareerForceMN@careerforcemn9 Oct 2023
This Disability Employment Awareness Month, CareerForce is raising awareness about inclusivity, accessibility and the need for care professionals to support Minnesotans with disabilities in employment. Read Damon’s story: bit.ly/3ZUFtRa #NDEAM
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Minnesota Council on Disability retweeted
AAPD
@AAPD11 Sep 2023
Join co-hosts Lou Paniccioli and Jessica Mathis for a fun celebration to end Disability Voting Rights Week on 9/15! This zoom event is more than just a webinar -community organizers will share wisdom, musicians will share their music live, and an artist will keep us all inspired.
A poster with a red and blue tye-dye background with white text that reads: A Disability Voting Rights Week Event: Access Your Power as a Voter. September 15 6-7:30 PM, Zoom. ASL and CART provided. With Hosts Jessica Mathis and Lou Paniciolli; Guest Speakers: Zan Thorton, Diana Mairose, Brendan Stern. Live Music by Jeff Moyer, Calvin Cook. Graphic Artist: Derek Heard. Register at aapd.com/events. The REV UP and AAPD logos are in white in the bottom left corner.

ALT A poster with a red and blue tye-dye background with white text that reads: A Disability Voting Rights Week Event: Access Your Power as a Voter. September 15 6-7:30 PM, Zoom. ASL and CART provided. With Hosts Jessica Mathis and Lou Paniciolli; Guest Speakers: Zan Thorton, Diana Mairose, Brendan Stern. Live Music by Jeff Moyer, Calvin Cook. Graphic Artist: Derek Heard. Register at aapd.com/events. The REV UP and AAPD logos are in white in the bottom left corner.

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Minnesota Council on Disability retweeted
AAPD
@AAPD11 Sep 2023
Don't miss this chance to come together as a community and celebrate our power as disabled voters! ASL and CART provided. To register visit: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
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Minnesota Council on Disability retweeted
MN Commission
@MnCommission5 Sep 2023
Commission staff and board members had a blast at the Great Minnesota Get Together! We got to chat with community members, legislators, and even @GovTimWalz ! Thank you to everyone who came by. Thanks for sharing your booth @DisabilityMN with us! instagram.com/p/Cw0JCsLOild/…
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Kelly Morrison@Morrison4MN29 Aug 2023
Another great day at the @mnstatefair ! Worked at the Senate booth with Lexi, Owen & @JohnMarty , stopped by LOTS of booths, saw Nikki Villavicencio, chair of the @DisabilityMN , met amazing volunteers at the @FriendsBWCAW & ran into great people like Nancy Haas! #StateFair
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MN Commission
@MnCommission1 Sep 2023
Commission staff and board members enjoyed getting to connect with community members at the Minnesota Council on Disability'sstate fair booth yesterday! The Commission will be back with @DisabilityMN on Sunday, September 3rd from 9AM-1PM in the educational building.
Shows the MCD booth with lots of different materials from MCD, MNCDHH, and Access Press. Jessica, Danelle, Chandra and an interpreter chat. Alicia looks on at the booth

ALT Shows the MCD booth with lots of different materials from MCD, MNCDHH, and Access Press. Jessica, Danelle, Chandra and an interpreter chat. Alicia looks on at the booth

from left to right Alicia Lane, Jessica Eggert, Danelle Gournaris and Chandra Petersen smile in front of the MCD booth at the State Fair.

ALT from left to right Alicia Lane, Jessica Eggert, Danelle Gournaris and Chandra Petersen smile in front of the MCD booth at the State Fair.

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Minnesota Council on Disability retweeted
Steve Simon
@MNSteveSimon26 Aug 2023
Always great to partner with @DisabilityMN to make our democracy truly accessible for all!
Minnesota Council on Disability@DisabilityMN25 Aug 2023
We're honored to have Secretary of State @MNSteveSimon at our @mnstatefair booth—a true advocate for accessible voting in MN! Drop by our booth in the Education Building - you never know who you'll meet!😉 Full schedule: disability.state.mn.us/event… #MCD50 #MCDAtTheFair
Secretary of State Steve Simon and MCD's Trevor Turner pose in the photo booth. Steve Simon is holding a photo booth prop featuring a wheelchair symbol in front of a rainbow background. Trevor is holding a sign that reads 'Minnesota Council on Disability.'

ALT Secretary of State Steve Simon and MCD's Trevor Turner pose in the photo booth. Steve Simon is holding a photo booth prop featuring a wheelchair symbol in front of a rainbow background. Trevor is holding a sign that reads 'Minnesota Council on Disability.'

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MN Department of Human Services
@MinnesotaDHS24 Aug 2023
We look forward to seeing folks at the great Minnesota State Fair on Friday!
MN Department of Human Services
@MinnesotaDHS21 Aug 2023
Going to fair on Friday, Aug. 25? Stop by the Minnesota Council on Disability’s booth in the Education Building to meet some Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services staff. Learn how we can help people with hearing loss, and their family, friends and service providers!
Text: Come on in! Get info about services for people with hearing loss. Images: Minnesota State Fair logo, photo of the outside of the Education Building, Minnesota Department of Human Services logo

ALT Text: Come on in! Get info about services for people with hearing loss. Images: Minnesota State Fair logo, photo of the outside of the Education Building, Minnesota Department of Human Services logo

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Minnesota Council on Disability retweeted
MN Commission
@MnCommission10 Aug 2023
Join our voting workshop on the changes to voting rights laws, in partnership with the @MNSecofState! Come learn about how these new laws impact voters. Learn more, request accommodations, and register: mn.gov/deaf-commission/news/…
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Minnesota Council on Disability retweeted
MN Commission
@MnCommission26 Jul 2023
Please share your perspectives about sign language interpreting services in Minnesota in an anonymous survey! dendros.limequery.com/843471… Learn more about Interpreting Forward 2030: mn.gov/deaf-commission/advoc… Further questions or comments? Please email [email protected]
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Minnesota Council on Disability retweeted
Minnesota Olmstead Implementation Office@MnOlmstead6 Jul 2023
July is Disability Pride Month! This month commemorates the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Disability Pride Month is a time to celebrate the strength, resilience, and diverse experiences of people with disabilities.
Text, "Disability Pride Month" next to the Disability Pride Month flag. The flag's background is a dark gray, and has parallel stripes in slightly muted tones of green, blue, white, yellow and red.

ALT Text, "Disability Pride Month" next to the Disability Pride Month flag. The flag's background is a dark gray, and has parallel stripes in slightly muted tones of green, blue, white, yellow and red.

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Minnesota Council on Disability retweeted
Humphrey School@HHHSchool28 Jun 2023
Thanks to a collaborative effort between the Legislature, @DisabilityMN, and @politicsandgov Humphrey School policy fellows, people experiencing certain pregnancy-related impairments may be able to receive disabled parking tags for their cars 🚙 ow.ly/iZqT50OZAVH

Pregnant? You might qualify for disabled car tags

Certain pregnancy-related impairments qualify in Minnesota, and you can apply now.

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Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid@legal_aid_MN31 May 2023
Your perception of people with disabilities, is it wrong? Attorneys Chad Wilson and Justin Page, with David Fenley of @DisabilityMN, explain why the answer might be YES. minnlawyer.com/2023/05/18/cl…
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