Disability Perspective on Upcoming Elections
Here’s the episode with Steve Simon Secretary of State, talking about Voting rights, and the right to vote for those who have been previously incarcerated and have now served their time can now Vote.
Celebrating the Minnesota Disability Icon – Margot Imdieke Cross
As we celebrate the Americans with Disabilities Act turning 34 years old on July 26th, we must also celebrate the disability icon in the state of Minnesota: Margot Imdieke Cross.
Disability Viewpoints – Inclusion Mobility Museum
An exciting mobile disability project is traveling around the state, addressing the issues of inclusion for people with developmental disabilities. It’s a powerful exhibit showcasing hundreds photograph from early 1900s to the present Of the long, winding road many people with developmental disabilities, had to travel from institutional settings to know being able to live working in a play in the community of their choice.
Disability Viewpoints: One MN Survey
In January 2019 Governor Tim Walz signed an executive order, creating the One Minnesota Council on Inclusion and Equity. A multi-phased Intersectionality study was conducted and focused on the Intersectionality of race and equity, in communities. It included developmental disabilities that lead to social discrimination and disparities across delivery systems and program areas.
Disability Viewpoints – COVID Update from MDH
Host Joan Willshire talks with MDH Covid Community Coordinator Rachel Garaghty for an update on the virus and vaccines,
Partners in Policymaking Graduates Interview
37 years ago, the Minnesota Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities in the Department of Administration created a groundbreaking advocacy and leadership training program to give people with disabilities and their families the resources and skills to communicate effectively with their elected officials.