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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September 10, 2018
Arbulu calls on Michigan’s private and public sector employers to follow the Governor’s example in their own hiring processes
September 10, 2018
Lansing, MI--Agustin V. Arbulu, Director of the Michigan Department of Civil Rights, issued the following statement in response to Governor Snyder’s recent Executive Directive that state departments and agencies no longer include a question about an applicant’s criminal history or convictions in a job application or job posting.
“Of all the challenges former prisoners face, securing a job is on the top of list. We commend the governor for taking this bold first step in helping ensure that individuals who have served their time are able to find the employment necessary to achieve stability in their lives and contribute to Michigan’s economy.
Now it is vital that local government and the private sector follow his example and implement ‘ban the box’ directives commonly used in the screening process. Removing this barrier to employment isn’t only of benefit to returning prisoners, it is in the best interest of us all when all people have the opportunity to compete for a job, based on their skills and qualifications, and to provide for themselves and their families.”
The Michigan Department of Civil Rights, the operational arm of the Michigan Civil Rights Commission, is charged with investigating and resolving discrimination complaints and works to prevent discrimination through educational programs that promote voluntary compliance with civil rights laws. The Department also provides information and services to businesses on diversity initiatives and equal employment law. For more information on the Michigan Department of Civil Rights, go to www.michigan.gov/mdcr.
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