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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May 17, 2013
Lapeer - The Michigan Civil Rights Commission (MCRC) and the Department of Civil Rights (MDCR) will host a dinner and community conversation on civil rights issues facing the Lapeer area on Tuesday, May 21, at the Lapeer Center Building, 425 County Center Street in Lapeer.
The event begins with dinner at 6:00 pm. The event is free and open to the public. The meeting site is accessible and ample paved parking is available.
A panel of area leaders will kick-off a community dialogue exploring the local civil rights issues MDCR should prioritize over the next ten years. Confirmed speakers include:
This visit to Lapeer is an early stop on MDCR's year-long tour of 50 Michigan cities commemorating the 50th anniversary of the department's creation. MDCR 50th anniversary events showcase MDCR services and provide an opportunity for department staff to meet with community leaders and citizens on a variety of topics. The event is co-sponsored by the Lapeer County Equal Rights Alliance (LCERA).
To RSVP or note any accommodations you require to participate in the event, contact Al Flores at FloresA@Michigan.gov or Gale Crooks at Gwave98@aol.com. The complete 50-city anniversary tour schedule is on the MDCR website, www.michigan.gov/mdcr.
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