Skip to main content
Voter Accessibility

Voter Accessibility

Accommodation Coordinator: Bilal Hammoud, 517-331-3729 or Secretary@Michigan.gov

The State of Michigan’s year-long recognition of the 30th anniversary of the ADA continues. Today, Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson discusses ongoing work to expand access and ensure the voting rights of people with disabilities with Pat Cannon, former director of the Michigan Commission for the Blind. Please submit questions in advance via email or call Bilal Hammoud, Public Engagement Associate, at 517-331-3729. All questions must be submitted by Monday at 4 PM.

Registration is required to attend this event via Zoom as capacity is limited. If you require access to this presentation by telephone instead of online, please contact accommodations coordinator Alayna Zerlentes at 313-437-7035 or ZerlentesA@Michigan.gov.

This event is hosted in collaboration with the ADA Every Day series. Registration is required to attend this event as capacity is limited.

Accessibility Notice: All ADA 30 events hosted by the State of Michigan will include ASL interpreters and closed captioning services. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation or other assistance for effective participation should contact Bilal Hammoud (MDOS) at 517-331-3729 or Secretary@Michigan.gov to make their needs known as far in advance as possible, but preferably at least 3 business days prior to the scheduled event. All reasonable efforts will be made to procure requested accommodations prior to the event, but requests may not be guaranteed.

Related Events

Commemoration of the 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
The State of Michigan and partners hosted a virtual commemoration of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to kick-off a year of events, as we entered the fourth decade of this landmark civil rights legislation. #yearArchive {display: none;}

Accommodating Employees During COVID-19: For Employers
This is Part I and II of a collaboration of the Michigan Department of Civil Rights, Michigan Rehabilitation Services and the Small Business Association of Michigan to present a four-part series on accommodating employees during COVID-19. 

Accommodating Employees During COVID-19: For Employees
This is Part III and IV of a collaboration of the Michigan Department of Civil Rights, Michigan Rehabilitation Services and the Small Business Association of Michigan to present a four-part series on accommodating employees during COVID-19. 

The Relentless Tour: An Anti-bullying Presentation with Anthony Ianni
One of the most sought-after anti-bullying motivational speakers in the region, Anthony Ianni shares his personal story to help others.

Embracing ADA30 in the Workplace: Revealing Michigan's Best Kept Secrets
This event is the official kick-off to LEO's efforts - with BSBP and MRS - to share the latest information on their services and resources.

Embracing ADA30 in the Unemployment Insurance Agency and Workers' Disability Compensation Act
Join representatives from the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency as they commemorate the 30th anniversary of the ADA and share programs/services they provide to both unemployed individuals and UIA employees to provide accessibility and overcome barriers to employment.

Voting Q&A Session with MDCR Director James E. White, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Attorney General Dana Nessel
Michigan Department of Civil Rights Director James E. White led a Q&A session on voting rights and accessible voting with Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Attorney General Dana Nessel.

Embracing ADA30 in MIOSHA
Join LEO’s Michigan Occupational Safety & Health Administration as they share information on safety and health standards that have provisions for employees with disabilities.