Dear all, this is the Commission’s Anne. Please join us on March 5, 2025 at the Minnesota State Capitol. We will have a rally to celebrate 40 decades of history and advocacy because the Commission becomes 40 years old this year! Please email Jessalyn to reserve your interpreters by February 2th. More details are below (from the Commission’s newsletter).

 

Together, Minnesota's deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing community will kick off a celebration of 40 years of advocacy at the Capitol and making a difference in our lives. 

Key remarks will be provided by Curt Micka, Mike Cashman, Mary Hartnett, and Darlene Zangara. Representatives from the Governor's Office and the Capitol will be participating in the celebration. 

Please come and recognize some of Minnesota's legislators and community advocates who have made history over the last 40 years. 

When
Wednesday, March 5, 2025, from 2 PM - 3:30 PM. 

Where
Minnesota State Capitol Rotunda
75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.,
St. Paul, MN 55155

This event will also be livestreamed on the Commission's Facebook account. 

Accommodations
ASL interpreters and CART will be provided. For additional accommodations, 
please email jessalyn.akerman-frank@state.mn.us by Wednesday, February 26, 2025.

Registration
While registration is not required, having a head count would be helpful! Please let us know if you plan to attend by filling out the 40th Anniversary Rally registration form. 

 

EOM

 

Anne Sittner Anderson
Director of Communications
Pronouns: She/Her

Minnesota Commission of the Deaf, DeafBlind & Hard of Hearing
540 Cedar St.
St. Paul, MN 55101
O: 612-404-2441

 

Advocating for communication access and equal opportunity with the 20% of Minnesotans who are deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing. | mn.gov/deaf-commission