Each Tuesday during the legislative session, the Minnesota Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities will be at the Capitol to help people share their stories about the importance of disability services, and to ensure people with disabilities have a presence at the Capitol.
The MS Society will host the event on Tuesday, March 23. While we hope you can join us at 10 a.m., you are welcome to attend at any point during the day.
Agenda
10 a.m. Welcome and introduction with MN-CCD leaders in the State Office Building Basement Cafeteria – (right side of the room)
10:30am – noon Meet with your legislators and share your personal story
noon – 1 p.m. Lunch in the Department of Transportation cafeteria (not provided by us)
1 p.m. Advocates are encouraged to attend hearings or meet with their legislators if they were unable to do so in the morning
We will:
- Provide talking points about disability services and tips on how to tell your story
- Provide a daily schedule highlighting relevant committee hearings
- Provide ‘Disability Matters – Independence Costs Less’ stickers
- When relevant, provide materials specific to certain legislation
- Be available from noon to 1 p.m. for Q & A in the Department of Transportation Cafeteria
You will:
- Secure transportation to the Capitol
- Learn how to find and meet your legislator
- Share your personal story with your legislator
- Educate yourself about disability programs and services
- Become an effective advocate for yourself and the broader disability community
Click here to R.S.V.P. If you plan to attend and would like to meet with you legislator, we encourage you to contact him or her directly to set this up.
Can't make it on March 23? This will happen every Tuesday during session and you are more than welcome to join any organization's Tuesday event.