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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February 2021
Congratulations to Kelley Frake, who obtained the ADA Coordinator Training Certification, which is a professional certification. The ADA Coordinator Training Certification Program (ACTCP) requires program participants to complete 40 training credits in various areas related to disability and the ADA. Kelley decided to get the certification after her boss, Kim Woolridge, recommended that she participate in the program.
"I think the way they break down the training requirements is really good at providing certification seekers a rounded education on the ADA. They also allow for 'elective credits' which give you the ability to customize some of your training based on your role or occupation," said Kelley. "Not only is it a great professional development and educational tool, but it also provides an incentive to stay up to date on current issues as participants need to continue to complete training credits after they receive their certification in order to keep it."
Kelley feels it is important for her MDCR colleagues to know that the certification is open to anyone - you don't have to be a designated ADA Coordinator to receive it. The membership fee to pursue certification is not inexpensive at $300, but it includes great training resources available on their website and links to free ADA basics training as well as more niche trainings on topics such as architectural accessibility, Fair Housing, and more. They also provide a list many national conferences that center around disability and the ADA.
If you're curious or want more information on the specifics of the ADA Coordinator Training Certification, learn more here: https://www.adacoordinator.org/page/About
