Wednesday, March 30
12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m.
Have you ever thought about joining a Minnesota state board, commission, or council? State boards and commissions do important work that includes protecting the public and advising policymakers.
At this virtual Lunch & Learn event:
- The Office of the Governor and Lieutenant Governor will share a presentation about serving on a state board, commission, or council.
- You will learn about finding openings, the application process, and why it is important to have Minnesotans with disabilities represented.
- Dr. Nerita Hughes, chair of the Council for Minnesotans of African Heritage, will share her experience chairing a state council and why it is a powerful way to be involved in your community.
- You can ask questions about boards and commissions.
Save the date for other upcoming events
Community Learning
Celebration of Autism Awareness Day
Thursday, April 7
4:30 to 6:00 p.m.
Lunch & Learn
What We Can Do About Elder Abuse
Wednesday, April 27
12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m.
Mental Health in the Disability Community
Wednesday, May 25
12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m.
Olmstead Workgroups 101
Wednesday, June 8
12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m.
Take the MnDAP Survey
What would make Minnesota a better place for people with disabilities? The new Minnesota Disability Action Partnership (MnDAP) is a group of over 25 non-profit organizations and state agencies working to improve services and supports for Minnesotan adults with disabilities.
MnDAP was created in response to the inequities highlighted by COVID-19 in the disability community. As the group thinks about expanding its work, it wants to learn from you. We created a 15-minute survey.
You’re probably thinking, “Why should I take another survey?” Well, this survey is being shared by all 25 organizations and agencies, so a lot of different groups will learn from you. MnDAP wants to know what things are not currently being addressed in your life or your community. Reading everyone’s survey responses will help it know where to focus its work next.
Leadership Forum is March 31
The next Olmstead Leadership Forum meeting is Thursday, March 31 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. This meeting will include a Director's Report. The Leadership Forum will also discuss 2022 Plan Amendments and results from the recent Plan Amendment Public Comment survey.
Learn more and register on our website at Leadership Forum Meeting.
We are hiring!
The Olmstead Implementation Office is hiring a Communications Specialist! This person will develop and design communications and events that support Minnesota’s Olmstead Plan. The Communications Specialist will lead the development of communication strategies and implement them across channels. Additionally, this position manages website content and analytics to meet the public engagement goals of the Olmstead Plan.
Find more information and apply at mn.gov/mmb/careers, Job ID #53881.
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