Disability advocates are calling on state health officials to clarify vaccination guidance for live-in caregivers, who are often parents caring for children with disabilities.
The agency says public lands should be open to people with disabilities. 9:31 am, Jan. 3, 2021 × The Firebird Wildlife Management Area in Carlton County was created out of former farmland. The Minnesota DNR wants ideas on how to make wildlife areas more accessible to people with disabilities. (Steve Kuchera / skuchera@duluthnews.com)
Anyone interested in improving access to Minnesota’s wildlife management areas for people with disabilities can share their ideas online with the Department of Natural Resources.
“We want to hear how we can improve recreational opportunities and reduce barriers on WMAs,” said David Trauba, southern region wildlife manager. “Public lands are for all Minnesotans, including those with disabilities.”
DNR seeks to increase access to wildlife areas for people with disabilities
Anyone interested in improving access to wildlife management areas (WMAs) for people with disabilities can share their ideas online with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
“We want to hear how we can improve recreational opportunities and reduce barriers on WMAs,” said David Trauba, southern region wildlife manager. “Public lands are for all Minnesotans, including those with disabilities.”
People can share their input now through Friday, Jan. 22, on the DNR’s community engagement page.
The DNR will use the input to shape recommendations the agency will make to the Minnesota Legislature in February about increasing accessibility to WMAs. The DNR continues to work closely with the Minnesota Council on Disability and others to identify ways to increase access to the state wildlife lands. Legislation championed by Rep. Dan Fabian and signed into law by Gov. Tim Walz this year requires th
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeking input on ways to improve access to wildlife management areas for people with disabilities.
People can share their input now through Friday, Jan. 22, on the DNR’s community engagement page, https://engage.dnr.state.mn.us/fisheries-public-input-wildlife-public-input..
The DNR will use the input to shape recommendations the agency will make to the Minnesota Legislature in February about increasing accessibility to WMAs. The DNR continues to work closely with the Minnesota Council on Disability and others to identify ways to increase access to the state wildlife lands.