There is a shortage of providers and staff in disability services. This impacts services and options and results in challenges for people with disabilities and their families. The Dakota County Board of Commissioners has commissioned a workgroup to discuss and identify potential solutions.
The group will:
- Look at the current crisis and make recommendations to address challenges in the short-term.
- Look for innovative approaches to improve the network of community supports for people with disabilities in the long-term.
You're invited to share your story
If you, a friend or a family has a disability, and the shortage of support services and staff has impacted your life, you're invited to a community input opportunity to share your experience.
We want to know:
- How has the shortage of support services and staff impacted your life?
- What solutions have you come up with?
Your story will help the Workforce/Provider Shortage Workgroup form recommendations to the Dakota County Board of Commissioners.
Join us at an in-person or virtual public forum to share your story. Speakers will have up to three minutes. Only Dakota County residents are eligible to speak.
You can also share your story online or email a recorded message or a link to video or voice recording to
csapmo@co.dakota.mn.us.
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Share your story
In-person session
Tuesday, April 11, 6–8 p.m.
Western Service Center, Atrium
14955 Galaxie Ave., Apple Valley
Register to speak at the session
Virtual session
Thursday, April 13, 2–4 p.m.
Register to speak at the session
Launch virtual session during meeting time
ASL interpretation will be provided at both sessions. If you need additional accommodations, please email
csapmo@co.dakota.mn.us. The events are public and will be recorded.