The centers use a comprehensive team approach to design and provide accommodations and ergonomics for specific employer needs. The team is comprised of three occupational therapists, one rehabilitation counselor, and two rehabilitation assistants.

Accommodations are changes or adjustments to a job or work environment that will enable a worker to perform the job. Types of accommodations include: making existing facilities readily accessible and useable; restructuring job duties or tasks; modifying work schedules; acquiring or modifying equipment or devices; providing readers or interpreters; and modifying exams, training materials, or policies.

Ergonomics is the term used to describe a process of designing user-friendly jobs and eliminating job hazards that can cause injury and illness. Some jobs require awkward postures, use of excessive force, or constant vibration. Making ergonomic improvements in the workplace can result in fewer injuries, reduced absenteeism, decreased turnover, increased efficiency, improved work quality, higher morale, and lower workers' compensation costs.

Accommodation and ergonomic services available to businesses from the Michigan Accommodation Center include:

• Work station and seating evaluations
• Ergonomic risk factor assessments
• Design and fabrication of custom accommodations
• Assistive technology assessments
• Complete follow-up on all services provided