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February 6, 2025

Inclusion Consultant applications open through February 24!

The Olmstead Implementation Office is working with the Dendros Group to support consultants with lived experience of disability. Lived experience of disability includes people with disabilities, family, friends, and caregivers.

Dendros will select, train, and support 17 to 23 individuals to work as Inclusion Consultants. These consultants will work closely with state agency staff to create the next Olmstead Plan. The consultants will be independent contractors. The pay is $50 per hour with an average of 20 to 35 hours per month. The application is open through February 24. More information and applications are available on the Dendros website. If you have questions about the consultant opportunity please contact the Dendros Group.

Event recording for Inclusion Consultant Q&A session

On Monday, February 4, 2025 the Dendros Group hosted a virtual Question and Answer event about the Inclusion Consultant opportunity. You can view the transcript of the event, a list of the question with answers, and the event recording below.

The first Olmstead Subcabinet meeting of 2025 is on February 21

The Olmstead Subcabinet is made up of 12 state agencies and entities, plus the Metropolitan Council. Subcabinet members work together to make sure the state follows the Minnesota Olmstead Plan. The first Subcabinet meeting of 2025 is on Friday, February 21.

Members of the public are welcome to observe this virtual meeting. There will be ASL and CART captioning. For meeting accommodations or to request alternative formats of meeting documents, contact MNOlmsteadPlan@state.mn.us or call 651-296-8081.

Minnesota Council on Disability Legislative Forum moved to March 14

The Minnesota Council on Disability's Legislative Forum has been rescheduled to March 14, 2025. The Forum is an opportunity to connect with legislators and state officials to discuss issues and policies impacting Minnesotans with disabilities. This event is a hybrid event, happening both in-person and virtually.

Winter Resources

Below is a list of resources that may be helpful this winter season.

• Mental health resources are available at NAMI Minnesota including a helpline, crisis services, support groups, and more.
• If you need help with snow removal, you can search for services that are available in your area at Minnesota Help. In the search bar, type in “snow removal.”
• Winter hazards awareness resources are outlined on the Minnesota Department of Public Safety website.
• Emergency preparedness resources for people with disabilities are also especially important in the winter. A good starting point is the Minnesota Council on Disability.

About the Olmstead Implementation Office

The Minnesota Olmstead Implementation Office (OIO) works at the intersection of Minnesota’s state agencies and disability community. The Olmstead Plan aims to ensure that disabled Minnesotans are living full, integrated lives in their chosen communities. OIO was created in 2013 by the Olmstead Subcabinet. The Olmstead Subcabinet is made up of 12 state agencies and entities, plus the Metropolitan Council. Learn more about the Office on our website.