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Employment
Employment resources
If you've experienced disability-related employment discrimination and want to file a complaint, contact the Michigan Department of Civil Rights. A team member will listen to your concerns, determine if MDCR has jurisdiction and provide additional resources if applicable.
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Workers' Disability Compensation Agency
Michigan's injured workers and their employers are governed by the Workers' Disability Compensation Act. The WDCA administers and enforces the laws covered in this Act.
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Employee Assistance & Recruiting Network
EARN promotes the adoption of workplace disability policies and provides resources and technical assistance to help organizations of all sizes recruit, hire, retain and advance people with disabilities.
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Michigan Works!
A statewide network of regional agencies and service centers in Michigan that helps job seekers find employment and assists businesses with recruiting and training workers
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Pre-Employment Transition Services
The Bureau of Services for Blind Persons Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) provide services to students aged 14 and older to assist with the successful transition from high school to postsecondary education or employment.
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Bureau of Services for Blind Persons
Offers training, vocational support, adaptive equipment, and daily living skills to help blind or visually impaired residents achieve independence and employment.
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BSBP Training Center
A residential rehabilitation facility in Kalamazoo offering comprehensive skill-building in vocational, independent living, and adaptive techniques for individuals who are blind.
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Great Lakes ADA Center
Provides region-wide technical assistance, training, and resources to ensure compliance with the ADA for businesses, government agencies, public spaces and digital accessibility.
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Michigan Career and Technical Institute
A fully accessible, residential vocational school providing career assessments and training in multiple trades to adults with disabilities; accredited and supported by Michigan Rehabilitation Services.
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Michigan Alliance for Families
A statewide resource center offering guidance, workshops, and advocacy support to families of children and young adults (birth to 26) with disabilities navigating special education services.
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Michigan Rehabilitation Services
A vocational rehabilitation agency that partners with individuals and employers to provide counseling, training, assistive technology, and job placement support for people with disabilities.
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Secretary of State – ID & Accessibility Education
Information on free or waived Michigan IDs for legally blind or senior residents, ASL interpreter services at Secretary of State offices, and testing and voter-accessibility accommodations.
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Office of Disability Employment Policy
ODEP is a non-regulatory federal agency that promotes policies and coordinates with employers and all levels of government to increase workplace success for people with disabilities