Who We Are

The Michigan ADA Steering Committee operates as the State Steering Committee for the DBTAC: Great Lakes ADA Center. The Committee was formed in 1991 and is comprised of volunteers from businesses, disability groups and government agencies all working together to increase the awareness and implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) throughout the State of Michigan through:

• Technical Assistance
• Trainings and Workshops
• Referrals to specialized agencies
• Grant opportunities to organizations that meet the objectives of the Steering Committee

The ADA requires businesses and governments to make their goods, services, and/or facilities accessible to clients, customers and employees with disabilities. The Steering Committee seeks to make this a reality in Michigan.

About the Americans with Disabilities Act

The Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law on July 26, 1990. ADA gives civil rights protections to individuals with disabilities similar to those provided to individuals on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age and religion. It guarantees equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities in public accommodations, employment, transportation, State and local government services, and telecommunications. Learn more...

Mission Statement

The Mission of the Michigan ADA Steering Committee is to increase the awareness and implementation of the ADA throughout the State by forging a partnership between the disability and business communities in the State of Michigan.

What is the
DBTAC: Great Lakes ADA Center?

The Great Lakes ADA Center is one of ten regional centers funded by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR), a division of the Department of Education. Its purpose is to provide technical assistance and training to businesses, government and people with disabilities regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA). The Center is housed at the University of Illinois at Chicago within the Department of Disability and Human Development and is responsible for Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin in addition to Michigan.

The Great Lakes ADA Center provides information, problem solving assistance and referrals for implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other related laws and can be reached at 800-949-4232 between 8am and 5pm (CST).

The Center also co-sponsors the ADA Audio Conference Series for continuing education on regulations and trends under the ADA.