On October 26, 2009, the Michigan Civil Rights Commission will hold a formal meeting and public forum. This will take place at the Capital Area Michigan Works Building, 2110 S. Cedar Street, Lansing, MI 48910.

The formal business meeting will begin at 3:00 pm. The public forum will follow at 4:30 pm in the same location. The public forum will address the issues of persons with disabilities. Governor Jennifer M. Granholm has proclaimed October Investing in Abilities Month, and October is also National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Both the meeting and the public forum are open to the public with opportunities for public comment.

If you require an accommodation to attend this meeting, please contact Harold Core at 517/241-3986. Interpretation for the deaf and hard-of-hearing will be provided.

For more information on the Michigan Civil Rights Commission, please visit http://www.michigan.gov/mdcr.