Labor and Economic Opportunity

Business Network Division

Business Network Division
The Business Network Division (BND) is the support unit for Michigan Rehabilitation Services in serving the client customer and the business customer throughout the state. Comprised of Business Relations Consultants, Rehabilitation Specialists and Occupational Therapists who are subject matter experts, BND facilitates the dual customer approach to vocational rehabilitation.

Business Consultants Map

Business Services Unit
The Business Services Unit is comprised of Business Relations Consultants (BRCs) who serve Businesses within specific geographic areas known as Prosperity Regions. These experienced vocational rehabilitation counselors specialize in supporting businesses by helping them meet their need for qualified talent, identifying barriers, setting up accommodations and providing consultation and education to the business based on their unique needs. The business services consultants map identifies the consultant for each region in the state, along with their contact information.
Disability Management Unit
The Disability Management Unit is comprised of Rehabilitation Specialists and Occupational Therapists who provide assessments, recommend accommodations and consult with businesses and counselors on behalf of the client customers throughout the state. These may include assessment of Worksite and Task Chair, Assistive Technology, Transferable Skills, Labor Market, ADA Accessibility, and educational accommodations. Training is provided to clients and businesses to support a diverse workforce.

BND REQUEST FORM

To find out more about how MRS can help your business thrive, CLICK HERE to submit a request form and have the Business Relations Consultant in your area contact you.

Vendor Letter
A letter from Sigrid Adams, Division Director of MRS Staff Development and Policy, to vendors regarding the phased approach to implementing standardized rates.
VR Rate Recommendations Report
Public Consulting Group, Inc.'s (PCG) report regarding rate methodology along with recommendations made for standardized rate implementation.

Expectations for Providers and Vendors
Thank you for expressing an interest in providing vocational rehabilitation (VR) services to our customers. The mission of MRS is to assist persons with disabilities to succeed at work and to live independently. Vendor partners are an extremely important part of fulfilling our mission.

What follows is an interim vendor policy that addresses some of the mandates we must meet in order to expend federal dollars on VR services. These directives could impact whether or not MRS agrees to work with you. Please keep in mind that each of our thirteen (13) districts serve customers with unique needs. We trust our management team to decide which vendors to utilize for the provision of VR services in their local communities.
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Business Resources
Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS) partners with businesses who have a Michigan footprint to recruit, maintain, and retrain qualified individuals to save time and money while engaging in the interactive process to increase their bottom line and create a truly inclusive workplace culture.
Accommodation Services
ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Services
Connections to Partner Assets and Services
Staff Retention and Career Development
Talent Development

Vocational Rehabilitation and Business Video

CSAVR Working Together brochure

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