Grassroots Advocacy Task Force
HCO’s Grassroots Advocacy Task Force is made up of a dedicated group of self-advocates, family, supporters, and staff. We are committed to advocating for disability services within the state legislature, and work as a coalition with other advocates across Minnesota.
As a 501(c)3 non-profit Home and Community Options facilitates nonpartisan engagement.
If you’d like to get involved with HCO’s Grassroots efforts or need more information, please contact:
Rhiannon Dungy
66 East Third Street
Winona, MN 55987
RhiannonD@hco.org | (507) 452-1021
Resources
Blog
2023 Legislative Session Wrap Up
Home and Community Options, Inc. and agencies throughout MN providing services to individuals with disabilities took a step in the right direction this legislative session. Minnesota Legislators ended a busy legislative session, and now it is time for Home [...]
Stories for Good: HCO Continues Long Running Advocacy Efforts
How does a bill become a law? It’s probably not something you have thought about since that long-ago social studies class you took, but this is one of the many things that Home and Community Options’ (HCO) Grassroots [...]
Policymakers Fall Short
This year, Minnesota policymakers had the opportunity to use a historic projected surplus of $9.25 billion dollars to address real challenges that face Minnesotans and build stronger communities for all citizens, including those with developmental disabilities. Many in [...]
Is “Waiver Reimagine” Missing its Mark?
Waiver Reimagine, an attempt by the State of Minnesota to streamline services for individuals with Developmental Disabilities, may be missing its mark. Waiver Reimagine was designed to simplify a confusing, 12 waiver* system into one that was easier for individuals [...]
Technology and Informed Choice: Keith
Keith McConville, who lives in an HCO house in Winona, MN, recently testified remotely in front of the Senate Committee on Human Services Reform Finance and Policy. At issue before the committee was a bill, SF 1092, that would put [...]
