“Disability rights are human rights” was a key theme for the 2020 Disability Advocacy Day at the Capitol February 25. Hundreds of people with disabilities, their advocacy groups and their…
Day: March 10, 2020
State surplus, bill deadlines loom over session
A state surplus and upcoming committee deadlines are on tap at the capitol, as the Minnesota Legislature rolls into March. Dozens of disability-related bills are still in play. It’s meant…
ASL dispute results in legal settlement
To settle a federal lawsuit over American Sign Language (ASL) accommodations, the St. Paul City Council approved a $95,000 payout in February. The council also agreed to make additional changes…
Prepare and protect against COVID-19
The outbreak of COVID-19 or Coronavirus means it’s a time for precautions and not panic. When an outbreak of any disease reaches the point where it is actively spreading in…
ACLU takes up assistance fight
The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota is suing Secretary of State Steve Simon, alleging state voting laws illegally discriminate against Minnesota voters who need assistance casting their ballots. The…