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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January 11, 2019
Gonzales served in the Michigan House of Representatives from 2005-2010 representing House District 49 for the Flint area. During his tenure in the legislature, he served on the House Appropriations Committee and chaired the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation. He was also the primary sponsor of Michigan’s Smoke-Free Air Law that protects residents and visitors in all restaurants, bars and businesses.
He holds Master of Public Administration and Bachelor of Arts degrees, both from the University of Michigan – Flint. Prior to his work in the legislature and at MDCR, Gonzales worked for the Michigan Department of Agriculture as well as serving as an employee of Genesee County as development director, then as assistant county treasurer. He played a key role in creating the Genesee County Land Bank.
“Lee’s extensive experience in local and state government has been an invaluable resource for the Michigan Department of Civil Rights,” said Dr. Agustin V. Arbulu, executive director of the department. “I am excited to have him serving as a deputy in the department. As the deputy director of Legislative & External Affairs he will use his keen insights into government, and his relationships on both sides of the aisle, to help drive civil rights initiatives and legislation.”
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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