Disability & Employment Workshops

Know Your Rights:
Disability & Employment

woman ponderingDisability Network Southwest Michigan is hosting a series of FREE workshops throughout the region to help people with disabilities know their rights with regard to disclosing their disability to an employer.

What the workshop will cover:

  • Learn the only reason you have to tell an employer about your disability or medical condition.
  • Find out the best way to ask for an accommodation at work.
  • Learn your rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
  • Learn about disability and employment resources that can help you.

Five Dates/Locations to Choose From!

Choose the date and location that works best for you:

WHEN WHERE
October 5
(Wednesday)
10 AM – 12 Noon
Kalamazoo
Disability Network Southwest Michigan
517 E. Crosstown Pkwy., Kalamazoo
October 10
(Monday)
10 AM – 12 Noon
Paw Paw
Michigan WORKS!
32849 Red Arrow Hwy., Paw Paw
October 11
(Tuesday)
10 AM – 12 Noon
St. Joseph
Disability Network Southwest Michigan
2900 Lakeview Ave., St. Joseph
October 28
(Wednesday)
10 AM – 12 Noon
Battle Creek
Michigan WORKS!
200 W. Van Buren Ave., Battle Creek
October 31
(Monday)
1 PM – 3 PM
Dowagiac
Michigan WORKS!
601-D N. Front St., Dowagiac

These workshops are free and open to the public. Please register in advance by contacting Miranda Grunwell 269-345-1516 x120. Let us know if you need an accommodation to participate.

This is a fragrance-free environment. Please do not wear perfume, cologne or other scented products to this event.

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