Customer Helpline: 1-800-638-3995
Employer Customer Helpline: 1-800-638-3994
To file a new or additional claim, Call: 1-866-500-0017
To cerify, call MARVIN: 1-866-638-3993 or visit our Website at: www.michigan.gov/bwuc/

Michigan Commission for the Blind:
Provides a variety of services to persons who are blind or visually impaired. These services cover a wide variety of programs covering the entire age range from students as early as Kindergarten, all the way to older adults in their senior years. All services are provided at no cost to the consumer once eligibility criteria are met. Our Youth Low Vision Program is designed to obtain state certified low vision exams for students from Kindergarten through high school graduation. In addition to providing funding for this exam, headborne low vision aids are also provided to the students as needed. Our Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Program provides transition services to students beginning at age 14 and is geared toward preparing the student for life after high school. Our VR program also provides employment exploration and training for anyone age 14 and up through adulthood. Our Independent Living (IL) Program is designed to provide training to older adults who do not wish to become employed, but still desire to remain as independent as possible. All of our programs focus on adaptive teaching and training utilizing a variety of adaptive techniques and technologies. The contact person for Baraga, Houghton, and Keweenaw counties is: Michael Welch at 1-800-323-2535.

Michigan Department of Career Development Rehabilitation Services:
Assists individuals with disabilities in preparing for, obtaining, and maintaining employment. Intermediate School District, 809 Hecla Street, Hancock. Phone: 482-6045. Marquette District Office: 1-800-562-7860.

Michigan Family Independence Agency:
Financial assistance, including FIP, Medicaid, State Medical Program, Food Assistance Program, emergency assistance, county hospitalization (Houghton County only). Children’s Services, including children’s protective services, foster home licensing, adoption and foster care placement, community and protective services to delinquent, neglected and/or abused children. Adult Services including the Home Help Services, Community Placement and boarding homes adult protective services. Volunteer Service Program supports FIA services through the development of programs and the recruiting, training, and supervising of volunteers. For more information on FIA programs and services: www.michigan.gov/fia

Western U.P. Michigan Works:
Provides assistance with classroom and on-the-job training. Administers the Welfare to Work programs. Provides information about job openings through the state-wide Employment Services at www.michworks.org