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Advisory Council Information and Meeting Minutes

Advisory Council Information and Meeting Minutes

Advisory Council to the Division on Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing

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    What is the Council?

    A 13-person body, of which a minimum of seven must be Deaf, DeafBlind or Hard of Hearing. The members are appointed by the Governor and serve for a term of three years. The Council provides advice and public feedback to the Division and advocates on behalf of the targeted populations in Michigan.
    Meet the Council

2026 DODDBHH Advisory Council Meeting Dates

January 30, 2026 - Detroit 

Location:
Cadillac Building, First Floor L1503044 West Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48202

Time:
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

April 24, 2026 - Kalamazoo (hybrid)

Location: 
Kalamazoo Valley Community College Texas Township Campus, Room 4370/4380, 6767 West O Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49009

Zoom Link:
Click here to join the meeting

Time:
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

CART and ASL interpreters will be provided. 

Watch the ASL video about the April 24 Advisory Council meeting.

October 3, 2026 - East Lansing

Location: 
MSUFCU Headquarters 2, Community Room, 3899 Coolidge Rd., East Lansing, MI 48823 

Time: 
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 

Note: Individuals who have accommodation requests should contact Emma Heisey at HeiseyE1@michigan.gov by September 15.  

Meeting locations/times to be determined by DODDBHH. Meeting dates/times subject to change.

Information

Meeting Minutes