An Advisory Board, which meets every three months, was established for the Relay Center by the Michigan Telecommunications Act, Sec. 315(3).  The Advisory Board's purpose is to assist and advise in the operation of the TRS in the State of Michigan.  The Advisory Board prepares an annual report providing a synopsis of the Michigan Relay Center's activities for that year. 

• 2008 Annual Report
• Report to the Michigan Legislature (January 2008)
• 2007 Annual Report

Additional Resources

The Michigan Coalition of Deaf and Hard of Hearing People is a collection of agencies and organizations working together to improve accessibility and services for Michigan's Deaf and Hard of Hearing people.  Here, users can find information about hearing loss, communication accommodations, civil rights and laws, jobs, healthcare, and even more.  The site also has links to a variety of organizations, agencies, and businesses that provide products and services specially designed for those who are deaf or hard of hearing.

The Division on Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DODHH) is a state agency within the Commission on Disability Concerns in the Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth (DLEG), to protect and assist people with hearing loss.  This site offers a brochure on the services available to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, a Communication Access Needs Card, and a Best Practices guide and checklist for those serving people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired, among other things.  Also available: a history of the agency, and other statistics concerning the Deaf and Hard of Hearing population in Michigan.