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Hello everyone!

Many of you have asked about Deaf, DeafBlind & Hard of Hearing Lobby Day this year, and I’m here to share some updates.

The legislature works on the state’s budget during odd-numbered years (2021, 2023, 2025) and focuses on policy changes during even-numbered years (2022, 2024, 2026). Typically, Lobby Day occurs every two years during budget years. However, this year, we’ve decided to host Lobby Day during a policy year instead. This change allows the Commission to better support key projects such as the Collaborative Experience Conference, voter engagement, public policy changes, and, of course, Lobby Day.

The next Lobby Day will take place in 2026.
But don’t worry—we have something special planned for this year at the Capitol!

Please save the date for March 5, 2025! We will host a rally at the Capitol to kick off the celebration of the Commission’s 40th anniversary.

The event will feature speeches, a photo slideshow, and video highlighting the Commission’s achievements and the people who have been part of our journey over the past 40 years.

More details are coming soon, so stay tuned!

Credits

Featuring Jessalyn Akerman-Frank, Director of Community and Civic Engagement. The Minnesota Commission of the Deaf, DeafBlind & Hard of Hearing thanks:

Riss Leitzke Photography for filming.
Daisy Jo Shuda for voiceover.
Keystone Interpreting Solutions for editing