The Marin Employment Connection provides accessible services for people with disabilities in the most integrated setting possible.
For questions about disabilities and/or reasonable accommodation in order to
access services, please contact an Employment Development Counselor at the MEC
or call 415-473-3300.
What is a reasonable accommodation? Some examples include, but are not
limited to:
Help with filling out job applications
Extra time using the computers in the Career Resource Center
Using a tape recorder for note taking
An individual appointment with a counselor instead of group orientation
or workshop *
Written information provided in alternative formats such as large print,
on CD, or in another language*
Sign language interpreter*
*Some accommodations may take longer to arrange and need to be requested in
advance
MEC provides the following assistive technology for access to
resources:
Adjustable-height computer table, large-screen monitor, trackball mouse
WYNN – Scan & read software for people with reading challenges or
learning disabilities
ZoomText – Magnification and screen reading software
Text to Audio translation software – Converts text to natural voices
TTY – Telecommunications device for individuals who are deaf or hard of
hearing
Assistive listening systems
Hand-held illuminated magnifiers
We operate a free
wheelchair-accessible
shuttle service from San Rafael Transit Center to MEC.
The Disability Program Navigator is available to help you connect to
resources for finding and/or keeping a job. Call (415) 473-3314 for information.
ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) -
Information and technical assistance
Buckelew Programs
Buckelew Programs
Department of Rehabilitation
DCARA - Deaf counseling, advocacy,
referral agency
Integrated Community Services
Job Accommodation Network – Free
consulting service on employability
LdOnline - Learning disability resources
and information
LightHouse of Marin
- Information on
living with vision loss (bilingual Spanish-English)
Marin Aids Project - Aids services &
resources in Marin County
Marin Center for Independent Living -
Disability resource agency for Marin residents
Marin.Org
- Marin resources for people
with disabilities
National Council on Disability
-
Resource guide on disability
Pacific ADA and IT Center
- Provides
information, problem solving assistance and referrals for implementing ADA and
Accessible Electronic and Information Technology (E&IT)
Social Security - Resources for
beneficiaries of SSI and SSDI (Recipients may be able to work while retaining
medical and/or financial benefits.) Go to
(415)
473-3300