This session covers disability rights protections under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Michigan’s Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act (PWDCRA). These laws are examined in detail including definitions, affirmative duties, prohibited actions, and exemptions. Approximately 90 minutes. There are separate presentations for ADA Title I (Employment) and Title II (State and Local Government) obligations.
Assistance animals are trained or untrained animals that do work, perform tasks, provide assistance, and/or provide therapeutic emotional support for individuals with disabilities. This presentation explores applicable federal disability laws to distinguish service animals from other types of assistance animals, including what legal protections these animals have. Topics covered include responsibilities for government entities, local businesses, and housing providers along with an overview of relevant laws specific to the state of Michigan. Approximately 60-90 minutes.
This session covers the program requirement for reasonable modifications under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Best practices for state and local government entities are addressed including use of the interactive process. The session ends with practical considerations for handling requests for reasonable modifications and offers participants the option to apply what they have learned. Approximately 90 minutes. State and Federal Disability Law is a recommended prerequisite.
Unconscious preferences can impact the way that we serve customers and interact with coworkers. For all residents of Michigan to experience opportunities to grow and thrive, we must establish an understanding of the way our personal and organizational perspectives can interfere with meaningful interactions with those we serve.
Sessions are focused on different aspects of the Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing communities. Highlights include in depth-discussions on history, cultural norms, communication options, and dispelling common bias and misconceptions.
This session covers the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirement for Title II and Title III entities to provide effective communication. Included within this session is information on best practices and resources related to effective communication and reasonable accommodations in various settings. Approximately 60 minutes. State and Federal Disability Law is a recommended prerequisite.
Designed to provide a review of relevant state and federal laws which impact the rights of residents who are Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing. Highlights include discussion on the interactive process and trends related to communication access. Target audiences include residents who are Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing and other stakeholders.
This training offers information about the Michigan Department of Civil Rights, what civil rights laws we enforce, how to prevent discrimination, and the complaint process.
This training offers information about the Michigan Department of Civil Rights, what civil rights laws we enforce, and what is prohibited under the law as it relates to Sexual Harassment in Employment. This training will focus on identifying and explaining terminology, types and acts of what constitutes Sexual Harassment.
This training is designed to assist crime victim service providers and law enforcement to better understand how to better define and respond to hate crime. Participants will learn the definition of a hate crime and how to use available resources, including hate crime laws, to respond effectively within the community.
The workshop will help participants to recognize, understand and control their predispositions, and interact more effectively with colleagues and customers across cultural boundaries.
This training offers information, skills, and tools to enhance participants’ understanding of defining housing discrimination, an overview of Fair Housing Laws and the protected classes under the law, and emerging trends.
This session challenges conventional ways of seeing the hiring process and encourages participants to take a more inclusive look at all phases of employment. After a brief legal and statistical overview of disability employment information, the presentation covers topics such as job descriptions and applications, accommodations for job interviews, and disability workplace etiquette. In addition, this session is designed to help participants become familiar with barriers to employment and best practices for an inclusive workplace. Approximately 90 minutes.
Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, require state and local governments to recognize and address accessibility barriers to their programs, services, and activities including digital content. In this session, participants will learn the foundations for creating accessible PowerPoint presentations. With a focus on identifying and resolving common accessibility challenges, participants will be able to apply what they learn in an interactive session. Approximately 3 hours.
