Disability Advisory Council
The Disability Advisory Council makes a difference in how disability access and services are provided in Dakota County. The council actively works to develop a community that welcomes people with disabilities into all aspects of living, working and thriving.
The council will:
- Provide technical expertise as a subject matter expert on issues of disability
- Provide an independent sounding board for issues, ideas and policy matters impacting people with disabilities
- Seek advice from members and the public in the county decision-making process
- Reflect the diverse interests of county clientele and residents
- Meet requirements of state law
Committee details
The Disability Advisory Council will be made up of 25 members, including people representing the following categories:
- 8 members with disabilities and self-advocates
- 5 family members or guardians
- 4 representatives from organizations supporting people with disabilities
- 4 local business representatives
- 3 education representatives
- 1 housing representative
Two years
Second Wednesday of the month beginning on Sept. 11 from 3-5 p.m.
Western Service Center, Room 106
Feb. 11, 2026
April 8, 2026
June 10, 2026
Aug. 12, 2026
- Agenda 8/12/26 - not yet available
Oct. 14, 2026
- Agenda 10/14/26 - not yet available
Dec. 9, 2026
- Agenda 12/9/26 - not yet available
Jan. 8, 2025
Feb. 12, 2025
March 12, 2025
April 9, 2025
May 14, 2025
June 11, 2025
July 9, 2025 - Meeting Canceled
- Agenda 7/9/25 - none
- Minutes 7/9/25 - none
Aug. 13, 2025
Sept. 10, 2025 - Meeting canceled
- Agenda 9/10/25 - none
- Minutes 9/10/25 - none
Oct. 8, 2025
Nov. 12, 2025
- Agenda 11/9/25 - none
- Minutes 11/9/25 - none
Dec. 10, 2025 - Meeting canceled
Jessica Johnson, jessica.johnson@co.dakota.mn.us