• Overview
The Michigan Commission on Disability Concerns which includes the Division on Deaf and Hard of Hearing responds to and advocates on behalf of Michigan's 1.9 million people with disabilities.

• Commissioners
The 21 Commissioners are appointed by the Governor for a term of three years.

• Michigan Interpreter Law - DLEG/DODHH Rules and Regulations committee membership list 

• DODHH Bulletin Fall/Winter 2007 

• FAQ Interpreter Law: PA 23 & 24 
Please click here for answers to frequently asked questions (FAQ) about the new interpreter law in Michigan.

• The Michigan Department of Community Health's Office of Public Health Preparedness has translated our "Preparing for a Public Health Emergency Booklet" into American Sign Language.
Visit http://breeze.mdch.train.org/p21037260/ for more information.

• Study: Demand for Sign Language Interpreters Will Continue To Grow

• Interpreter Supply and Demand Final Report 
A study of the "Supply and Demand for Interpreters for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in Michigan" was conducted by the Division on Deaf and Hard of Hearing of the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth and the Michigan Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Early Intervention Services, to provide background information for use in consideration of changes in federal law and associated state administrative rules that are intended to provide equal access for deaf and hard of hearing students to all educational opportunities through the employment of qualified interpreters in Michigan schools. Click on the above link for more information.

• Michigan Rights Handbook for Deaf and Hard of Hearing People 
DODHH is pleased to present the Handbook, a guide for creating a barrier free communication environment for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deaf/Blind persons, businesses, educational institutions, employers, government agencies and service providers. The Handbook is 165 pages. The pdf edition has bookmarks that will lead readers to specific chapters. The Handbook is available on CD. Please contact dodhh@michigan.gov for a free copy. One copy limit per address please.

• Spring 2008 Quality Assurance (QA) Readiness Workshop 

• 2007 Calendar of Events 

• Michigan Youth Leadership Forum

• Michigan Youth Leadership Forum 2008 Application Form 

• Michigan Youth Leadership Forum 2008 Application Form 

• QA Process Informational Packet 

• QA Log 

• QA Application 

• QA Proctor Form 

• Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) Announcement, Application, & Testing Dates 

• 2008 Interpreter Directory 

• Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI)

• Background and State Certificate Level Descriptions

• Groups/organizations wanting RID sponsorship for continuing education events

• Individuals attending non-RID activities but wanting sponsorship

• Individuals taking college/university classes for RID sponsorship

• Individuals researching or investigating topics for RID sponsorship

• General information about CMP/ACET RID Sponsorship