The Minnesota Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (MN-CCD) is ready for the start of the 2012 legislative session on Jan. 24. The umbrella organization of disability groups adopted its legislative agenda Dec. 14. A longer list of priorities was unveiled in November, and given to member groups to prioritize. The top items will be championed by ...
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MN-CCD approves reorganization
The Minnesota Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (MN-CCD) voted Dec. 14 to reorganize. The changes will be implemented during 2012 and take effect in early 2013. The 17-year-old organization will be reorganized under a plan developed over the past year. MN-CCD will be a stand-alone nonprofit organization, with an executive director and a half-time administrative ...
Legislative priorities are being chosen
When the 2012 Minnesota Legislature gavels into session Jan. 24, the Minnesota Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (MN-CCD) will have its legislative agenda set. Despite cautious optimism about a recently announced $876 million state surplus, members expect a difficult legislative session.
Member organizations’ representative will meet Dec. 14 to set the agenda and choose the organization’s ...
MN-CCD eyes reorganization, staff changes
The Minnesota Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (MN-CCD) is weighing changes designed to make the group more sustainable and effective. Following a Nov. 17 membership meeting in St. Paul, MN-CCD member organizations are discussing a proposed reorganization. Groups will weigh in Dec. 14 when they meet again. If the changes are approved, they would be ...
Reform and redesign offer the best hope for taxpayers and people with disabilities
There’s a deficit problem in St. Paul that goes beyond the $5 billion budget shortfall. This deficit involves a lack of innovation in some programs, as much as any lack of funding. It’s a shortfall of efficiency and accountability in other areas, as much as any shortfall in staff or resources. Compounding the problem, there’s ...
Proposed health cuts denounced
Prudent budget-cutting measures or irresponsible attack on the lives of people with disabilities? A report on proposed health care spending cuts is sparking intense debate throughout Minnesota, as sweeping changes are proposed to state programs. The report, “Minnesota’s Healthcare Imperative,” contains specific proposals for potential cost savings from within Minnesota’s current public health care system ...
Get involved, be a self-advocate at the state capitol
Speak for yourself, others at advocacy events Wanting to speak out about proposed state budget cuts? Many opportunities are available for self-advocates, their families and friends during the 2011 legislative session. Here is a sampling of upcoming days at the capitol, meetings and rallies. More information can be found at www.mnccd.org Minnesota Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities ...
Health care reform one of many focuses for MN-CCD
A whole new landscape awaits self-advocates and disability service organizations at the capitol. The House and Senate both have Republican majorities for the first time in many years, and the governor’s race was still in a recount as of Access Press deadline. Co-Chairman Steve Larson and Chris Burns said the sweeping changes in leadership and ...
Advocacy groups seek to defend services, end bullying
When the 2011 Minnesota Legislature convenes on Jan. 4, activists and self-advocates in the state’s disability community will be working with new people in positions of leadership—including in the governor’s office and in state departments. Changes in the House and Senate also mean changes in the committees that deal with various types of legislation. ...
The Story of Us: 20 years of MN disability news coverage remembered, as covered by Access Press – Pt. 2
Minnesota, as told through the pages of Access Press, is one of victories and defeats, activism and accolades. Come with us on a trip back through the past two decades. This installment covers the second five years of newspaper coverage. May 1995 Debate continued at the capitol over programs for people with disabilities, with most attention focused ...
The Story of Us: 20 years of MN disability news coverage remembered, as covered by Access Press – Pt. 3
Minnesota, as told through the pages of Access Press, is one of victories and defeats, activism and accolades. Come with us on a trip back through the past two decades. This installment covers the third five years of newspaper coverage. May 2000 A demonstration at the state capitol was one of many held around the United ...
The Story of Us: 20 years of MN disability news coverage remembered, as covered by Access Press – Pt. 4
Minnesota, as told through the pages of Access Press, is one of victories and defeats, activism and accolades. Come with us on a trip back through the past two decades. This installment covers the fourth five years of newspaper coverage. May 2005 Major differences were seen in the Minnesota House and Senate’s proposed health and human services legislation. ...
New Comprehensive Disability Package
We have all seen it–some have even tried to stop it–but the reality is some people with disabilities in Minnesota have faced significant budget cuts and resulting changes in MinnesotaCare, Medical Assistance, Metro Mobility and Greater Minnesota transit services, just to name a few. After three years of budget deficits, the state is facing another ...
Minnesota Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities
Mission and Operating Principles Profile by Derek VanderVeen The Minnesota Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (MN-CCD) is a broad-based coalition of organizations of persons with disabilities, providers and advocates, dedicated to improving the lives of people with disabilities. They address public policy issues that affect people with disabilities by collaborating with others, advocating, educating, influencing change, and ...
Prescription Drug Program for People with Disabilities
The Minnesota Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities has been working for several years to have people with disabilities who are on Medicare included in the state prescription drug program. The program has served seniors since 1999, but people with disabilities who are under age 65 were not included until now. In 2000, the legislature agreed ...
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