Know Your Rights:
Disability & Employment
Disability 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.
Six Dates/Locations to Choose From!
Choose the date and location that works best for you:
| WHEN | WHERE | REGISTER |
|---|---|---|
| October 3 (Tuesday) 2:00 – 3:30 PM |
Kalamazoo Disability Network Southwest Michigan 517 E. Crosstown Pkwy., Kalamazoo |
Miranda (269) 345-1516 x120 |
| October 6 (Friday) 2:00 – 3:30 PM |
Paw Paw Michigan WORKS! 32849 Red Arrow Hwy., Paw Paw |
Miranda (269) 345-1516 x120 |
| October 11 (Wednesday) 2:00 – 3:30 PM |
Dowagiac Michigan WORKS! 601-D N. Front St., Dowagiac |
Terezie (269) 982-7761 |
| October 17 (Tuesday) 3:30 – 5:00 PM |
Hastings Hastings Library 227 E. State St., Hastings |
Miranda (269) 345-1516 x120 |
| October 23 (Monday) 2:00 – 3:30 PM |
Battle Creek Kool Family Community Center 200 W. Michigan Ave., Battle Creek |
Miranda (269) 345-1516 x120 |
| October 24 (Tuesday) 2:00 – 3:30 PM |
St. Joseph Disability Network Southwest Michigan 2900 Lakeview Ave., St. Joseph |
Terezie (269) 982-7761 |
These workshops are free. Please register in advance and let us know if you need an accommodation to participate.
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These are fragrance-free environments. Please do not wear perfume, cologne or other scented products to this event.