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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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July 30, 2019
Lansing, MI–The Michigan Women’s Commission (MWC) will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at 1 p.m. at the Atheneum Suite Hotel, 1000 Brush Street, Detroit, MI 48226.
Speakers include Angela Povilaitis of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, who will address the problem of college sexual assault. Erika Hoover of the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) will report on the successful first Women Veterans 5K Run/Walk, co-sponsored by MWC and MVAA, that took place in Lansing on June 22.
Commissioners will also hear reports from MWC Committees on women veterans, women in business, and human trafficking and sexual assault.
Persons with disabilities needing other accommodations for effective participation in this meeting should contact Jackie Debusschere at 313-456-4702 or by email at debusscherej@michigan.gov by July 30, 2019 to request visual, hearing or other assistance. Requests received after that date cannot be guaranteed, but efforts will be made to provide the accommodation requested. The building is accessible, and paid parking is available at the hotel and in surrounding parking structures.
The 15-member Michigan Women's Commission was created by statute in 1968. Commission duties include reviewing the status of women in Michigan, directing attention to critical problems confronting women, recommending ways of overcoming discrimination, enabling women to develop skills, conducting surveys and recognizing women's accomplishments and contributions to Michigan. Commissioners are appointed by the Governor and serve three-year terms.
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