Do you want to learn more about the workshops MNCDHH is offering during the 2021 Deaf, DeafBlind & Hard of Hearing Lobby Day on Tuesday, April 20, 2021? Here you go!

Civic Engagement Series - Art of Lobbying (Civic Engagement Series: Part 1).

Missed one of our weekly workshops? Not a problem! Join us on Lobby Day to take the same course. Learn, interact, and engage with our Civic Engagement Specialist while gaining tools on how to talk with your legislator. This workshop is part lesson, role play, discussion, and then practice.

Students leading for Change. A Student/Teachers Session.

The tables have flipped. Join us in this session as Senior Students from Metro Deaf School teach a lesson focused on how using your ideas to influence change matter. Students or not, you still have a “voice” and can meet with your legislators to discuss changes you want to see.

Community Forum - Rural Minnesota

Collecting ideas from the community on gaps in rural Minnesota.

We know that rural Minnesota has not been given as much attention as the Metro area. Come to this session to hear rural Minnesota stories and to propose your own ideas of addressing rural gaps and needs.

Legislative Panel - With Legislators, the Legislative Coordinating Commission, and their Team Members

In this session, depending on the legislator and their job that day, we will be joined by different members of the Legislative team. You will meet Legislators, the LCC team, and team members who support the work of the legislative season. LCC Executive Director Michele Weber will talk about how you can request accommodations for your visits or testimonies with legislators and learn about the bill that is supporting this work. In addition, learn from different legislators bills that they are carrying/advocating for that impact people who are deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing.

Power in Numbers - How to Create Powerful Community Legislation.

Knowing the important steps to influence change when it impacts everyone in the community makes a difference in the success of your bill. In this workshop, you will be given tips on successful lobbying for your bill. Some of these include: How do you make sure everyone is at the table? Who do you choose to author your bill? What important homework should you do before proposing a bill? How do you know what you need for the fiscal and system parts of the bill. Who can help educate and support you during the process? While this workshop only touches on the surface, it is a stepping stone to help you begin planning for the next legislative session.

How to Propose Legislation to the Minnesota Commission of the Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing (MNCDHH).

Join MNCDHH’s Executive Director, Dr. Darlene Zangara to learn the process of proposing legislation to MNCDHH. Always wondered how to share your idea? Want to know the timeline for proposing ideas? Wondering who makes the decision for MNCDHH’s bills? Bring your ideas and questions.

Students/Teachers Session with the College Bowl Alumni of the University of Minnesota.

Join this fun session for trivia about some of the coolest facts of Minnesota! Do not need to be a Minnesotan to play! Led by Alumni College Bowl team members, who are ready to challenge you to some fun!

Civic Engagement Series Part 2 and 3

Missed one of our weekly sessions? Join us to learn about the different tools and resources that you can use to help guide you in finding answers. This workshop includes: 1) Navigating the MNCDHH Website. 2) Learning how to find your legislator, information on your legislator and the bills that they support. 3) Learning how to track bills, create a my bill account and how to add bills.

Zoom Education Classes

Not sure how to use Zoom? Sign up for one of MNCDHH's Zoom Education classes and learn all about Zoom features. You will have an opportunity to ask questions. Find the list of workshops on MNCDHH's Events page.