Policy Proposal Support Request

Every year, the Minnesota Commission of the Deaf, DeafBlind & Hard of Hearing takes on several policy initiatives to remove barriers and increase communication access and equal opportunity with the 20% of Minnesotans who are deaf, deafblind, or hard of hearing.

You may use this form to submit any policy proposals you would like us to consider.

ASL version

1. Summarize your policy proposal *This question is required.

2. Are any organizations or groups supporting this initiative? Please list all of them. *This question is required.

3. Explain how this proposal fits into the Commission's mission statement and statute (256C.28). *This question is required.

4. Explain any research, support work, and data-collection you have already done to support this proposal. *This question is required.

5. Will this proposal benefit the Deaf, DeafBlind or Hard of Hearing communities? Explain how. *This question is required.

6. Do you expect any organizations or communities to oppose this proposal? Is this something that everyone can agree to support? *This question is required.

7. Will this proposal have positive and long-lasting impact? Explain. *This question is required.

8. What level of support are you asking from the Commission? *This question is required.