MCRC Education Equity in Michigan Report
This division supports the state ADA Coordinator in carrying out the duties outlined in Executive Order 2004-31.
CEED seeks to engage a broad range of stakeholders to achieve long-term and sustainable outcomes to complex problems. We collaborate with community organizations; churches; non-profit organizations; and city, county, state and federal government entities to address issues affecting the well-being of community members. Engaging in a collaborative manner is a powerful tool used to bring about environmental, social and behavioral changes that will improve the health of the community and its members.
The mission of the Division on Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing is to affirm the indisputable rights of deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing residents to effective communication. The Division provides advocacy, interpreter testing, technical assistance, and interpreting services for the Governor, legislature, and state departments.
The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Office develops educational training session and resources designed to increase awareness of implicit bias and its impact in the work we do and the people we serve.
CEED’s educational efforts provide customers with information and training about civil rights laws and enhances the awareness of civil rights issues. It provides the public with a resource for the proactive prevention of discrimination within a community.
The primary mission of the MCRC and MDCR is to investigate complaints of discrimination in employment, education, housing, public accommodation, law enforcement and public service.
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Team:
Last week, Shelia shared with you the strategic plan for the department, which I previewed in our meeting back in February. I have now begun implementing many of the improvements outlined in the plan and that process will continue in the months ahead.
It is important to remember that much of the strategic plan was directly influenced by your responses to last year's employee survey -- your candid assessment of our operations and structure and recommendations for changes that you felt could boost our effectiveness and improve morale.
It is human nature that even when we know change is necessary, it can be unsettling. I encourage everyone to embrace the changes already underway and those on the horizon. Give yourself and your colleagues time to get used to new ways of working, knowing the plan is designed to make our work more effective and fulfilling. And remember, as I have said many times, if a change doesn't work, we will go in a different direction.
I also want to take a minute to encourage everyone to take part in MDCR Monthly Connect under the direction of Deputy Director Mary Engelman. These sessions give us an opportunity to connect with our colleagues in a more informal way while exploring different tools to help us manage the challenges and stress of these difficult times.
Lastly, please join me in recognizing Demetrius Hunter for his recent promotion to Civil Rights Manager in the Lansing Enforcement Unit. Congratulations, Demetrius!
Director White
