MNCDHH is receiving a lot of questions about the 2021 Deaf, DeafBlind & Hard of Hearing Lobby Day. Here are our answers! 

I work during the day and can't go for the whole day. How can I participate?

Easy, just sign up for the events you can attend. Perhaps you can only make the Awards Ceremony/Program at 1 pm or the MNCDHH's 36th Anniversary Program at 6 PM. That's fine! You are welcome at whichever event(s) you select.

Where do I find the presenters for each workshop?

Our presenter list has been changing so we've held off on announcing the presenters. Here is the finalized list of presenters!

Morning workshops (9 - 10:30 AM)

• Class #1: Civic Engagement Series, Part 1: Led by Patrick Vellia, Migdalia Rogers, Lilly Steinbruckner, and Emory K. Dively
• Class #2: Community Forum: Rural Minnesota: Led by Jaemi Hagen and John Wilson
• Class #3: Legislative Panel with Legislators: Led by Dr. Darlene Zangara and Alicia Lane-Outlaw
• Class #4: Teachers & Students Workshop: Led by Estrella Rayner, Jade Stevenson, Najmo Jama, and Jack Wilson

Lunch & Learn (11:15 AM - 12:30 PM)

• Lunch & Learn #1: Parents and Teachers of Deaf, DeafBlind & Hard of Hearing: Led by Brenda Hommerding and Autumn Moder
• Lunch & Learn #2: Senior Citizens: Led by Anita Buel and Gary Stephan
• Lunch & Learn #3: Black, Brown, BIPOC, and Indigenous Individuals: Led by Xavier Arana and Jaemi Hagen
• Lunch & Learn #4: Students and Teachers: Led by Jack Williams and Estrella Rayner
• Lunch & Learn #5: DeafBlind Individuals: Led by Lindsey Moon and Patrick Vellia
• Lunch & Learn #6: LGBTQIA+ Queer Individuals: Led by Jer Loudenback and Heath Focken
• Lunch & Learn #7: Individuals with Hearing Loss: Led by Maisie Blaine and Monique Hammond
• Lunch & Learn #8: General Lunch & Learn for All: Led by John Fechter

Afternoon workshops (2:30 - 4 PM)

• Class #1: Civic Engagement Series, Parts 2 and 3: Led by Jaemi Hagen, Rania Johnson, and Jer Loudenback
• Class #2: Power in Numbers: Working as a Community to Create Powerful Legislation: Led by David Dively and Trevor Turner
• Class #3: How to Propose Legislation to MNCDHH? Led by Dr. Darlene Zangara and Alicia Lane-Outlaw
• Class #4: Teachers and Students Trivia: Led by U of MN College Bowl Alumni, Kaitlyn Mielke, TJay Middlebrook, and John Wilson

What is the full Lobby Day schedule of events?

Here is the full schedule.

• 8 - 9 AM: Check-in and Introduction to Lobby Day
• 9 AM - 10:30 AM: Morning classes
• 11:15 AM - 12:30 PM: Lunch & Learn
• 12:45 PM - 2 PM: Pre-Ceremony & Awards Program
• 2 - 2:30 PM: Break
• 2:30 - 4 PM: Afternoon classes
• 4 - 4:30 PM: Checkout
• 6 - 7 PM: Anniversary Celebration (documentary film premiere)

Where do I go if I need help on Lobby Day?

MNCDHH is providing a Tech Room on Zoom where you can go and ask for help. The link will be available on our Lobby Day website on Lobby Day. The Tech Room will be open from 8 AM - 4 PM.

I registered but I don't understand how I find the Zoom links for the actual events. Help.

The website will be updated to show the Zoom links for each workshop. When you click on the website on Lobby Day (Tuesday, April 20, 2021), the Zoom links will be there. 

Where can I find workshop descriptions?

We have short workshop descriptions on the Lobby Day registration page. 

If I sign up and go to a workshop, can I later change my mind and switch to another workshop?

Of course! If you realize after registration that you'd rather attend a different workshop, go ahead and click on the Zoom link for your preferred workshop. 

What platforms will MNCDHH be using to provide Lobby Day?

MNCDHH created a special website to host this year's virtual Lobby Day. Some events will also be livestreamed on MNCDHH's Facebook page. After Lobby Day, some videos will be uploaded on MNCDHH's YouTube account.

Will there be any in-person events to attend?

MNCDHH is not hosting any in-person Lobby Day events this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Remember that Lobby Day happens every two years. We hope to see you, in-person, at the Capitol in 2023! 

Will any of the workshops be livestreamed?

Yes, we plan to livestream the following events:

• 9:00 AM: Class #3: Legislative Panel with Legislators
• 12:45 PM: Pre-Ceremony and Awards Program
• 2:30 PM: Class #3: How to Propose Legislation to MNCDHH?
• 6:00 PM: MNCDHH's 36th anniversary celebration (documentary film premiere) 

Oh yeah. How do I sign up for Lobby Day?

We tried to make registration as easy as possible. Go to our 2021 Lobby Day website and fill out the online registration form.

I have a different question that hasn't been asked above. Who do I contact?

Please email jessalyn.akerman-frank@state.mn.us and she will get your questions answered.