Clean Elections MN is hosting a conversation on "The Threat to Voting by the Save Act and President Trump's Executive Order" on May 20th at 7PM on Zoom. Register at: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Congress is working on a budget reconciliation bill. The bill includes plans for budget cuts for Medicaid. Medicaid is an important lifeline for seniors and some children and adults with disabilities. To learn more about Medicaid and how to take action: mn.gov/deaf-commissio…

Executive Director Update with Darlene Zangara: May 2025. In the video, Darlene shares the following: State of the State, Collaborative Plan (2025-2030), CEASD, aging task force, accessible prescription labels, and more. youtube.com/watch?v=14r0u5… More info: mn.gov/deaf-commissio…

Did you know that Commission board meetings are open to the public? Visit our Calendar of Events for the full schedule of meetings at mn.gov/deaf-commissio… Board meeting notes and materials are posted at mn.gov/deaf-commissio…

Sharing from the community: Hennepin County Transportation recently released our Americans with Disabilities Act Transition Plan for public rights of way for review and comment at beheardhennepin.org/ada-transition… through June 30. Our proposed goal is to be fully ADA compliant by 2040.

In case you missed it! The Interpreting Forward 2030 website is officially launched! Explore 114 community-driven solutions to strengthen the future of sign language interpreting in Minnesota. interpretingforward.net

Your voice matters. Visit the Interpreting Forward 2030 website to ponder solutions, share your perspectives, and get involved in shaping the future of interpreting services in Minnesota. interpretingforward.net

Come learn how changes in state laws may affect deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing Minnesotans. The Commission is hosting a virtual regular session wrapup on Saturday, June 7th from 10:30 am - 12:00 pm. zoomgov.com/meeting/regist…

Thank you to all who attended last Saturday's regular session wrapup webinar with our government relations director, Alicia Lane. Today, the legislators are back at the Capitol for a special session. They will be working on the state's next two-year budget.

Interpreters: Your expertise is vital. Join us in building a stronger, more sustainable future for sign language interpreting in Minnesota. Dive into resources made for you. interpretingforward.net

It’s never to early to start thinking about the Minnesota State Fair! The Fair’s accessibility team is collecting feedback on what should be interpreted this year from members of the DDBHH community. Fill out this survey and let them know your thoughts. forms.gle/e3oDjCSJkjFELP…

Interpreting students—this is your future. The Interpreting Forward 2030 website is full of insights and strategies that could shape your career. Explore what’s next. interpretingforward.net