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2023 Disability Advocacy Week

2023 Disability Advocacy Week. February 13 – February 17. Love. Liberation. Belonging. Illustration of a wheelchair user with a megaphone next to a person with a prosthetic leg holding up a blank black sign.

The Arc Minnesota is excited to co-host Disability Advocacy Week!

That’s right – we’re planning an entire week of grassroots action centered around the theme “Love. Liberation. Belonging.”

Here’s more information about the week’s main events:

You can find a PDF version of this schedule here.

Monday, February 13

Stories that Stick: Tips for Meeting Elected Officials 

6:00 pm to 7:15 pm

Join us on Zoom!

Join disabled leaders, lobbyists, and policymakers to learn effective advocacy strategies. The tips and tools they share can help you get ready for meetings with your elected officials.

Register here.

With questions or support getting registered, contact Bridget Carter at bcarter@mnccd.org or Maren Christenson at maren.christenson@gmail.com.

ASL and CART will be provided.

 

Tuesday, February 14

  • Rally Prep – 9:30 am to 10:30 am, Dept. of Transportation Cafeteria
  • March & Roll to Capitol – 10:30 am to 11:30 am
  • Rally – 11:00 am to 11:45 am, Minnesota State Capitol Rotunda
  • Meetings with legislators – All day!

The Disability Advocacy Day Rally is on Tuesday, February 14. Check-in early if you can – anytime from 9:30 am to 10:30 am in the Minnesota Department of Transportation Cafeteria. Event co-hosts will share information about their policy priorities this session, and we’ll make posters centered around the event theme of “Love. Liberation. Belonging”.

Then, join a march & roll to the Capitol, where we will rally in the Rotunda. There will be chairs, a bariatric bench, and designated space for people who use wheelchairs.

Register here.

With general event questions, contact Jessica Tabbutt at JessicaLTabbutt@gillettechildrens.com.

ASL and CART will be provided. We will also have in-event language translation in Hmong, Somali, and Spanish. For support with other access needs, contact Gene Martinez at genemartinez@arcminnesota.org.

Plan ahead to meet with your elected officials!

 

Wednesday, February 15 – Friday, February 17

Follow along on The Arc Minnesota’s social media accounts for information about more virtual grassroots actions to round out the week.

With questions or for more information, contact Alicia Munson by email at aliciamunson@arcminnesota.org.

 

We hope you’ll join us during #DisabilityAdvocacyWeek2023!