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PROMOTING ABILITIES
IMPACTING MICHIGAN’S ECONOMY
ANNUAL REPORT 2008
MICHIGAN REHABILITATION SERVICES
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY, LABOR & ECONOMIC GROWTH
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PROMOTING ABILITIES
MISSION
MRS partners with
individuals & employ-
ers to achieve quality MICHIGAN CITIZENS WITH DISABILITES
employment out-
comes and independ- Title 1 funding
ence for individuals SERVED: 47,033
with disabilities.
APPLIED FOR SERVICES: 20,413
DETERMINED ELIGIBLE: 17,319
RETURN ON
INVESTMENT SIGNED INDIVIDUAL
For every $1.00 spent PLANS FOR EMPLOYMENT: 14,486
on public vocational
rehabilitation services, SUCCESSFULLY EMPLOYED: 7,543
$12.66 returns to
Michigan’s economy.
VISION RETURN ON INVESTMENT (Revised)
MRS will be a pre-
(For customers of MRS who achieved a competitive employment outcome.)
miere organization to
promote an inclusive
workforce system
that provides each in- Annual income increased by: $84,500,000
dividual with a dis-
ability the opportu- Increase in taxes paid: $25,000,000
nity for employment
leading to independ- Total cost of MRS services: $26,700,000
ence.
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IMPACTING MICHIGAN’S ECONOMY
REHABILITATION SUCCESSES BENEFIT EVERYONE!
For Customers of For Employers, For the Taxpayers
MRS, the benefits are quali- of Michigan,
fied workers, matched the benefits are re-
the benefits are employ-
to workplace needs. . . duced welfare costs . . .
ment and a career post-employment ser- reduced costs of institu-
. . . inclusion in the com- vices to ensure em-
“Without MRS, I tionalization . . . and
munity . . . enhanced ployer satisfaction. . .
wouldn’t have my increased tax revenues.
self—esteem . . . inde- workers who have great
independence . . .
pendence . . . establish- attendance and com-
My counselor was ing a life style that
my guardian angel mitment records to
meets ones needs and their employer . . . and
and helped me desires . . . self suffi-
find the right reduced worker re-
ciency. . . and increased placement costs.
direction in life.” spending power.
- Eric of Woodland
DISABILITY CHARACTERISTICS SERVED:
Physical Disability 24.9%
Mental Disability 17.9%
Learning Disability 16.6%
Hearing Loss 18.0%
Cognitive Disability 13.3%
Drug Abuse 5.3%
Alcohol Abuse 3.1%
MICHIGAN CAREER & TECHNICAL INSTITUTE (MCTI) AN OPPORTUNITY SCHOOL!
A separate residential vocational, educational facility, MCTI offers a unique
blend of caring support services and state-of the-art training for business
and industry. The campus, located on the shores of Pine Lake in southwest-
ern Barry County, is fully accessible. For eligible adults who have a physical
or mental disability, tuition, and room and board in the dormitory are free.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS 2007
Highest number of graduates ever—328 students
Placement rate for 2007 graduates—82%, with 75% trade—
related
Training program retention rate—96%
ABILITIES—
PROMOTING ABILITIES—IMPACTING MICHIGAN’S ECONOMY Page 4
PUBLIC EDUCATION 19.0%
OTHER SOURCES 26.6%
MEDICAL AGENCIES/ 24.4%
PHYSICIANS
SELF-REFERRAL
SELF- 16.1%
REFERRAL COMMUNITY REHABILITATION 7.0%
PROGRAMS
AVERAGE
SOURCES MI WORKS! SERVICE CENTERS 3.4%
LENGTH OF TIME
TO A SOCIAL SECURITY 0.7%
ADMINISTRATION
SUCCESSFUL
POSTSECONDARY 1.9%
EMPLOYMENT EDUCATION INSTITUTES
OUTCOME: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN 0.8%
SERVICES
18 MONTHS
MRS STAFF:
PARTNERING WITH CUSTOMERS TO SUCCESS!
CONTACT MRS:
Michigan Rehabilitation Ser-
Lansing—
In Lansing— vices is a statewide public voca-
517/373-
517/373-3390 (local) tional rehabilitation services
800/605-
800/605-6722 (Toll Free) agency, with 36 locations that
888/605-
888/605-6722 (Toll Free, TTY) manage both the administrative
and direct service functions
P.O. Box 30010 needed in local communities.
Lansing, MI 48909
One of the key aspects of our
service system is the individual-
On the Web at: ized services that are offered.
www.michigan.gov/mrs A partnership is developed be-
tween the customer and the
masters level counselor, which
leads to the determination of a
career path and the creation of
an individual plan for employ-
ment. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
528 MRS staff work each day to SURVEY RESULTS:
positively impact the lives and 83.8%
related employment goals of
The Michigan Department of
Michigan citizens with disabili-
Energy, Labor & Economic ties.
Growth is an equal opportu-
nity employer/program. Auxil- CUSTOMERS REPORT THAT THEIR
iary aids, services and other COUNSELORS MAKE THE
reasonable accommodations DIFFERENCE!
are available upon request to
individuals with disabilities, as
required by law. Printed Compliments of the Michigan Rehabilitation Council
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