Disability 2025 Legislative Forum

from North Star Stories Hosted by AMPERS

At the 2025 Legislative Forum hosted by the Minnesota Council on Disabilities on March 14, 2025, State Representatives addressed budget cuts affecting the disability community, including the $19 million deficit in Minnesota's Vocational Rehabilitation Program, which threatens to cut vital support for nearly 14,000 individuals with disabilities. Representatives contend that denying access to employment support could constitute a civil rights violation, challenging harmful stereotypes that label people with disabilities as economic liabilities. Speakers include MN State Representative Democrat Kim Hicks (District 25A), State representative Rep. Brion Curran (District 36B), Rep Peter Fisher (District 44A) and Rep. Katie Jones (District 61A).

Episode details come from the podcast's RSS feed.

Embed this episode

Attribution link and audio player

Ready to play

Disability 2025 Legislative Forum

0:00 5:00

No transcript yet.

Requests help us decide what to transcribe next.

Share this episode

Frequently asked questions

How long is this episode of North Star Stories?

This episode is 5 minutes long.

When was this North Star Stories episode published?

This episode was published on March 31, 2025.

Is there a transcript available for this episode?

Yes, a full transcript is available for this episode. You can read the complete transcript on the episode page.

Can I download this North Star Stories episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.