Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Direct Support History Videos

 

People with disabilities underneath a banner with the quote "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere." from Martin Luther King Jr.

There are many incredible videos about the history of our disability rights movement. Several of the most-respected videos are listed below:

Monday, February 27, 2023

Disability Day of Mourning 2023

 

An image of a single white rose against a dark background next to the title Disability Day of Mourning 2023

ANNUAL DISABILITY DAY OF MOURNING 2023

BY: Minnesota Autistic Alliance, Autistic Self Advocacy Network, and The Arc Minnesota

WHY: Remember disabled people who lost their lives at the hands of family members or caregivers and remind the world that their lives had value.

WHEN: Wednesday 3/1 from 6:30 PM until 9:30 PM

Judy Heumann Conversation: Taking Action When It's Uncomfortable

 

Judy Heumann holding a microphone on stage. She is a white woman wheelchair user with short brown hair wearing red glasses, a red floral blouse and black pants.


POSTPONED

A CONVERSATION WITH JUDY HEUMANN ABOUT TAKING ACTION WHEN IT'S UNCOMFORTABLE

BY: Facing History & Ourselves

WHY: Learn about Judy Heumann's disability activism, about the past and future of the disability rights movement, plus how each of us can create more inclusive spaces!

WHEN: Wednesday 3/1 from 6:30 PM until 7:30 PM

Saturday, February 25, 2023

MnCCD Wednesdays at the Capitol


Wednesdays at the Capitol Sponsored by ARRM, the Minnesota Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities, and Fredrickson.


WEDNESDAYS AT THE CAPITOL

BY: Minnesota Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (MNCCD) and weekly sponsors
FOR: Minnesota Disability Community
TO: Learn policy priorities and updates, get energized, plus meet with your elected officials.

WHEN: Wednesdays through April 26 (except April 5) from 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM