The lakeshore’s resource for people with disabilities and their families.

"I was not aware of Disability Network until I was referred to Rick for an employment issue. I really appreciate all of his efforts on my behalf, and I urge anyone who feels discriminated against or treated unfairly because of a disability to contact him."

— Gary VanIngen


	Employment Contact Rick Diamond, Director of Employment Services rick@dnlakeshore.org Disability Network provides work-related training, assistance, and consultation for two distinct groups: employees and employers. Services for employees: Setting realistic job goals and expectations Explaining worker rights and responsibilities Assisting with job searches Improving work skills Counseling for work-related problems Supporting and advocating for job retention Helping identify and request reasonable accommodations Services for employers: Explaining employer rights and responsibilities Educating and consulting on ADA issues Assessing job sites for accessibility Providing sensitivity and disability awareness training Teaching managers how to supervise employees with disabilities Developing job descriptions and essential functions summaries Suggesting best practices for interviewing Training new or existing employees on-site Developing a reasonable accommodation process Employment Links Job Accommodation Network (JAN) U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Michigan Career Portal Michigan Works! Michigan Talent Bank Social Security Administration Office (SSA) Michigan’s Freedom to Work Program United States Small Business Administration (SBA) U.S. Department of Labor Office of Disability Employment Policy Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS) DBTAC: Great Lakes ADA Center