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01/19/2026

Please help us honor Ed Roberts this week, as this Friday is Ed Roberts Day. Please read the flyers and leave a comment for a chance to win a $50 gift card.

Two winners will be randomly chosen and announced on Ed Roberts Day, Friday.

We also encourage you to watch and enjoy the short video below about Ed and the incredible life he led and the impact he had.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4LomnR4YXU

January 23rd is Ed Roberts Day. We honor a leader who proved that disability is not a limitation, but a call for access, respect, and equity.

Ed Roberts helped ignite the Independent Living Movement and pushed society to see disabled people as full participants in community life. His advocacy laid the groundwork for lasting change, including the creation of Centers for Independent Living and the fight for civil rights protections.

His legacy reminds us that independence means having choices, support, and a voice, and that progress happens when barriers are challenged, not accepted.

01/08/2026

Don't forget to share out Civil Rights Survey with others and consider taking it yourself. YOUR VOICE MATTERS!

Purpose: To gather information about the civil rights experiences of persons with disabilities in areas such as education, employment, housing, healthcare, transportation, and public life. This data will help inform advocacy, policy development, and accessibility improvements. Confidentiality Statem...

01/05/2026

Hello. This is Theo W. Braddy, Executive Director of the National Council on Independent Living, bringing you another message for the new year. The title is “Now is the Time.”

12/18/2025

December 2025 MCD Newsletter Minnesota Council on Disability sent this bulletin at 12/18/2025 02:46 PM CST View as a webpage / Share MCD Newsletter December 2025 Looking Ahead to 2026: MCD Public Policy Priorities MCD’s 2025 Legislative Priorities Survey is now complete! In February 2026, MCD will...

12/10/2025

Stages Theater Company is thrilled to announce auditions for a groundbreaking production featuring a blind lead character inspired by real-life trailblazer Mike Halley. They are committed to authentic disability representation, and are actively seeking blind and low-vision performers to bring this powerful story to life.

12/04/2025

Marissa Bode, Wicked for Good star, is featured on the cover of Harper's Bazaar Viet Nam. She is the first person who uses a wheelchair to be featured on the cover. Marissa said, "It's important that disabled people be seen so they can be accommodated."

Read more: https://bazaarvietnam.vn/marissa-bode-wickeds-breakout-star/

12/03/2025

Civil Rights Survey for People with Disabilities
The MN Statewide Independent Living Council is conducting an important Civil Rights Survey to better understand the experiences of people with disabilities across key areas such as education, employment, housing, healthcare, transportation, and public life.
Your feedback will help shape future advocacy efforts, policy development, and accessibility improvements across our state.
Confidentiality:
All responses are confidential and used only for research and advocacy. No personally identifiable information will be shared and demographic information is optional.
Your voice matters! Please take a few minutes to share your experiences and help support positive change!
https://forms.gle/WKGvCVEWWRkFBKWW7
There is a QR code in the comments as well. Please share broadly so we can get the word out there!

Purpose: To gather information about the civil rights experiences of persons with disabilities in areas such as education, employment, housing, healthcare, transportation, and public life. This data will help inform advocacy, policy development, and accessibility improvements. Confidentiality Statem...

11/26/2025

Lots of news, heart-warming stories and helpful information for you to read over the long holiday weekend! Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Access North!

Email from Access North Center for Independent Living of NE Minnesota We've got spectacular fall stories for you! Accessible Deer Hunt a Success! -----Each year, the Accessible Deer Hunt brings togeth

11/20/2025

Decades of rigorous, independent research involving millions of children continue to show the same result: Vaccines, including the measles, mumps, and rubella or MMR vaccine, do not cause autism. This conclusion has been affirmed across countries, populations, and research methods and it is strongly supported by national disability organizations, public health experts, and medical professionals. For more information visit The Truth About Autism and Vaccines VYF-ASF Guide 2025: https://vaccinateyourfamily.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/The-Truth-About-Autism-and-Vaccines-VYF-ASF-Guide-2025-Color.pdf.

11/19/2025

Civil Rights Survey for People with Disabilities

The MN Statewide Independent Living Council is conducting an important Civil Rights Survey to better understand the experiences of people with disabilities across key areas such as education, employment, housing, healthcare, transportation, and public life.
Your feedback will help shape future advocacy efforts, policy development, and accessibility improvements across our state.

Confidentiality:
All responses are confidential and used only for research and advocacy. No personally identifiable information will be shared and demographic information is opitonal.

Your voice matters! Please take a few minutes to share your experiences and help support positive change!
https://forms.gle/WKGvCVEWWRkFBKWW7

There is a QR code in the comments as well. Please share broadly so we can get the word out there!

Purpose: To gather information about the civil rights experiences of persons with disabilities in areas such as education, employment, housing, healthcare, transportation, and public life. This data will help inform advocacy, policy development, and accessibility improvements. Confidentiality Statem...

11/10/2025

As we continue to support the community during challenging times, I wanted to share important information about food assistance resources available in our region.

For more information about northern Minnesota food shelves, community meals, and soup kitchens, visit: https://www.kaxe.org/local-news/2025-10-30/northern-minnesota-food-shelves-community-meals-soup-kitchens