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The Minnesota State Council On Disability is the
comprehensive disability resource
for lawmakers, agencies, non-profits, businesses and individuals with disabilities.



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Our Mission

The Minnesota State Council on Disability is an agency that advises, provides technical assistance, collaborates and advocates to expand opportunities, improve the quality of life and empower all persons with disabilities.


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News and Events


Assistive Technology Study      
MSCOD led a work-group to understand Assistive Technology usage in Minnesota. The AT study is now available to the public. The study includes: information about the types of assistive technologies, demographics of people with disabilities, employment & statistical overview of people with disabilities, AT providers, Community-based providers of AT, and data on public funding for AT.

DISABILITY PARKING: FACTS YOU NEED TO KNOW!      


Everybody Needs A Plan      
Basic emergency preparedness information for individuals with disabilities who might have to evacuate from their home quickly

Information for Veterans      
This website was developed to provide Minnesota Veterans, their families and employers a one-stop location for information or links available for veterans.

Information on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act      
A list of State and Federal resources concering the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)

Let us know how you feel your community is doing in implementing the ADA!      
The ADA Survey asks you to identify how you feel about your community?s progress in complying with the law. There is also opportunity for you to send us your opinions and ideas about how accessibility can be improved.

MSCOD 2010 Legislative Forum Archive and Recap      
Click here to view the archived web stream of the 2010 Legislative Forum and read a recap of the days events.

MSCOD's New Phone Numbers      
Click here to view list of new numbers.

NEW EDUCATIONAL PUBLICATIONS ON EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILTITIES and EMPLOYERS      
Click here for information on the Emergency Preparedness Toolkits.

New online tool helps further equality and full access for people with disabilities      
US Labor Department helps employers understand responsibilities under disability nondiscrimination laws

News Release      
How do people with disabilities Minnesota rate their community?s implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act?

Survey Results on the ADA, 20 Years Later      
Awareness, Attitudes and Impact of the Americans with Disabilities Act Among Minnesota Businesses

Love of Car- Transportation as We Age      
Film about the driving dilemma facing aging adults and families.

MSCOD Customer Satisfaction Survey      
Let us know how we're doing! Please fillout this short survey so MSCOD can better meet your needs.

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Current Projects



Options Too Relocation Work Group      
The Options Too relocation work group is an interagency project spearheaded by the Minnesota State Council on Disability, the Minnesota Department of Human Services, and the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency.

Minnesota Disability Health Project      
The Minnesota Disability Health Project is a collaborative effort to promote the health of people with disabilities and to prevent secondary health conditions.

Pathways to Employment      
A partnership effort between the Minnesota Department of Human Services, the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, and the Minnesota State Council on Disability, Pathways to Employment will create a coordinated statewide strategy to facilitate the competitive employment of Minnesotans with disabilities.

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Archived Events


2008 Annual Award Luncheon Winners      
Click here to view award winners for the 2008 luncheon.

Recap of April 6th Town Hall Meeting      
Click here to view the archived meeting or read about what was discussed.


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