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The Changing Face of Technology has received two major recognitions: a 2008 Silver Award in the international Summit Creative Awards competition, which attracted entries from more than 50 countries, and a Silver Award of Distinction in the national Communicator Awards competition. The video, designed to encourage employers to consider hiring people with developmental disabilities for jobs in document imaging, was produced for the Council by The Wallace Group.
News and Information More News... Accessibility and Usability of E-Government Services: Taking advantage of ever changing advances in new technology, state government is increasing its use of the Web to offer citizens a host of services. These services may include corresponding online with elected officials, providing information about government services, renewing licenses, providing tax information and filing tax returns, and applying for jobs or benefits. Resources are available to help assure the accessibility and usability of E-Government services. The State of Minnesota, recognizing the ability of many people with developmental disabilities to perform effectively in document imaging positions, has awarded contracts to several firms that regularly employ people with such disabilities for that work. Read full release... A new page has been added that will feature Council-Sponsored Grant Activities. Using words and photos, this page will include such topics as Self Advocacy, Partners in Policymaking®, Cultural Outreach Programs, Family Support 360, and Training Conferences. Self Advocacy Minnesota (SAM) is the current feature. FFY 2008 Training Conferences Cosponsorship Funds Awarded: Fifteen Minnesota organizations were recently awarded cosponsorship funds for training conferences. The conferences provide opportunities for participants to learn about best practices, and develop or strengthen their personal leadership skills. The expectation is that these training experiences will result in increased independence, productivity, self determination, integration and inclusion of people with developmental disabilities and their families. The Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD) has issued it 2007 Annual Report. The Council's key business results for FFY 2007 (October 1, 2006 - September 30, 2007) are available for review. FlashPaper Format PDF Text The Council State Plan FFY 2007-2011 Executive Summary (PDF Format) has been issued. (Text version) 1962-2007 Public Opinion Poll Results: In 1962, the Minnesota Department of Public Welfare contracted with Social Issues Research, Inc. to conduct 900 face to face interviews with a sample of Minnesotans that was in close approximation to the 1960 Census. The purpose of the study was to "determine what salience does the problem of mental retardation have for the people of Minnesota?" The results were intended to be used to design a community education program to alter misconceptions about people with mental retardation. Forty five years later, the staff of the Minnesota Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities discovered a copy of the study while creating an online archive, Parallels in Time, Part 2. The Council then contracted with MarketResponse International to conduct a similar study — 800 phone interviews were made with a sample of Minnesotans that was in close approximation to the 2005 Census. The purpose of the study was to measure attitudinal changes of the general population in Minnesota during the past 45 years. The results of the opinion poll are presented here (Flash format). Also available as PDF and text-only. Mndisability.gov Web Site Offers Easy Starting Point for State Government Disability Resources: Beginning June 21, 2007, Minnesotans have a single source on the Internet — www.mndisability.gov — for quick and easy access to state government-agency programs, products and services dedicated to disability issues. |
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