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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.
(English, Spanish and Vietnamese versions available on our
home page.
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.
Call 415-473-3300 for
information. TTY: 415-473-3344
An equal opportunity
employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request
to individuals with disabilities.
Helpful web links for people
with disabilities:
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
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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
www.disabilitybenefits101.org for more
information.
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(415)
473-3300