Know your rights and protections! Join the Michigan Department of Civil Rights (MDCR) ADA Compliance Division for our first public awareness session on Michigan & Federal Disability Civil Rights Laws. This session will cover the basics of disability rights protections under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Civil Rights Act (ADA), and Michigan’s Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act (PWDCRA) including state government requirements to effectively communicate and provide reasonable modifications.
Did you know that the term "disability" can have different definitions under different laws? This session breaks down the three prongs of disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The presenter will use brief examples to show how someone may or may not qualify as a person with a disability under this law.
What is a service animal? Are they required to be “registered” or carry documentation? What about emotional support animals? Learn the answers to these questions and many more in this session covering the basic public access requirements for service animals under the ADA.
How do I request an ASL interpreter or materials in Braille? What if I need someone to read out or explain an application? This session will cover the basic ADA process and requirements for requesting accommodations to access state programs and services.
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.
Provides input on best practices and resources related to strategies for effective communication and accommodations in various settings. Target audiences include service providers and stakeholders who may interact with residents who are Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing.
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 training offers information, skills, and tools to enhance participants’ understanding of addressing accommodation requests throughout the hiring process. In addition, this session is designed to help participants become familiar with barriers to employment, rights, and responsibilities under the ADA/state policy and definitions of defining disability. There will be facilitated discussion, a slide presentation, and a Q & A session.
