October 13, 2009 - The Michigan Rehabilitation Council in collaboration with Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS) and the Michigan Commission for the Blind (MCB) in the Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth (DELEG) will host the first annual MRS Employer Champion Awards to recognize employers from around the state who consistently support, train, hire, and retain customers served through Michigan's public vocational rehabilitation programs. The event will be held Wednesday, October 14, at 11:30 a.m. in the Speaker's Library at the State Capitol. Media representatives are invited to attend.
Michigan's public vocational rehabilitation system provides a valuable service to Michigan citizens and economy. Together, MRS and MCB assist more than 7,800 individuals with disabilities achieve competitive employment and self-sufficiency annually. Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm has proclaimed October 2009 as Investing in Abilities month to encourage employers to hire qualified people with disabilities, focusing on their abilities.
EVENT: Employer Champion Awards Presentation
DATE: Wednesday, October 14, 2009
TIME: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
LOCATION: State Capitol, Speaker's Library
2nd floor, Room H252
Capitol Avenue at Michigan Avenue, Lansing, MI
The meeting site is accessible. Individuals attending the ceremony are requested to refrain from using heavily scented personal care products, in order to enhance accessibility for everyone. People with disabilities requiring additional accommodations (such as materials in alternative format) in order to participate in the meeting should call (517) 373-9280. DELEG is an equal opportunity employer/program.
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