MORC believes that people with disabilities should live and work as independently as possible. In addition to financial benefits, working increases independence, self-esteem and self-worth for individuals with disabilities and allows them to be a more active part of their community.

Types of Job Support Available

Supportive Work Environments: MORC contracts with over 40 program locations that provide support for community jobs for more than 500 employees with disabilities.

Job Coach: Job coaches train, support, and motivate, and assist individuals with disabilities in their jobs. They advocate for employees who may be looking for advancement opportunities or job change, working toward employee independence and inclusion in the workplace.

Micro-Business Development: People can start their own business before they are ready to join the full-time work world. Examples of active micro-businesses are: video production, DJ service, hand crafted pens, framed puzzles, balloon bouquets, concierge service, hot dog cart, coffee and snack shops, bottled water business, and vending and snack machines. 

Transition Planning: In Michigan, people with disabilities can attend school until age 26. Some schools have a vocational training program, which allows students to work in the community a few hours a week. A transitional planning program allows MORC to be involved in the lives of individuals with disabilities while still in school, giving the agency the opportunity to advise on vocational preparations for these students.

Out-of-home Non-Vocational Habilitation: This includes assistance with learning, remembering, or improving self-help, social and daily living skills.

Prevocational Services: This includes training in things like staying on task, direction following and  building relationships with others to help individuals get ready for work.

Skill Building Assistance:  This includes activities to increase financial independence and/or engage in meaningful activities such as school, work and/or volunteering.

For more information about MORC Vocational Services, please call (586) 263-8715.