LANSING, Mich. (WILX) – Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS) honored local businesses and citizens on Thursday during the 17 Annual Champions Award Ceremony.
14 people and four businesses received awards for their efforts in helping disabled Michiganders find stable employment.
To be considered for an award, MRS partners must have “have promoted the advancement of individuals with disabilities and allowed individuals with disabilities an opportunity to demonstrate their skills, providing reasonable accommodation. Honored businesses must also serve as role models for employing individuals with disabilities.”
Four winners are based out of Mid-Michigan:
Brylea Johnson of Lansing, Matthew Crandall of Grand Ledge, Charlene Jackson from Clinton Township, and Over the Rainbow Zootopia in Eaton Rapids.
The total 18 winners were:
- Kathleen McLogan – Spring Arbor
- Donald Hall – Detroit
- Clayson Cook – Montrose
- Mason Morgan – Caledonia
- Matthew Crandall – Grand Ledge
- Charlene Jackson – Clinton Township
- Brylea Johnson – Lansing
- Sarah Montney – Shepard
- Timothy Decker – Ithaca
- Katlyn Risselade – Traverse City
- Jacob Modock – Lake Orion
- Thomas Stone – Decatur
- Edward Stump – Monroe
- Teresa Bower – Muskegon
- Family Farm and Home – Big Rapids (Small Business)
- Grand Rapids Building Services – Grand Rapids (Small Business)
- Milestone Senior Services – Kalamazoo (Large Business)
- Over the Rainbow Zootopia – Eaton Rapids (Large Business)
“Vocational rehabilitation plays an important role in creating opportunities and helping individuals with disabilities reach their full potential,” said Sigrid Adams, Director of Michigan Rehabilitation Services. “The work of our dedicated team at Michigan Rehabilitation Services helps to ensure more workplaces are accessible and Michiganders with disabilities have the skills to pursue competitive employment opportunities.”
MRS is a state agency that helps disabled Michiganders find employment and economic stability.
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