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Accessibility
The Midland Department of Public Health strives to provide accessible programs, services, and spaces to all members of our community.
Our work is guided by the belief that all people—regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, socioeconomic status, or lived experience—deserve equitable access and opportunities for well-being.
The following list highlights some of the accessibility features you will find in the Midland County Services Building, and Midland County Department of Health Department:
Accessing the Midland County Services Building:
- Handicap parking available
- Convenient drop off area
- Curb ramps from parking lot to sidewalk
- Automatic door openers to access building (button activated)
- Wheelchairs available for use while visiting building by request (call 989-832-6380 option #1)
Within the Midland County Services Building:
- Elevators available
- Spacious all-gender restroom (second floor)
- Baby changing station
- Toddler seat
- Sharps disposal
- Grab bars within restrooms
Midland County Department of Public Health:
- Language translation services available
- Sensory friendly clinic spaces
- Dimmable lights
- Sensory items available during visit
- Seating available in various heights and widths
- Notify clinic front desk staff (room 231) if you are seeking a space for:
- Adult changing
- Breastfeeding
If you have any questions or concerns about accessibility, please contact us at 989-832-6380.
The Midland County Department of Public Health is certified as a Most Valuable Provider (MVP) by the Michigan Vaccination Partners.
The Michigan Vaccination Partners is a collaborative group consisting of The Autism Alliance of Michigan, Disability Rights Michigan, and the Michigan Developmental Disabilities Institute.
The vision of the Michigan Vaccination Partners is to create healthy communities for all. "To achieve this vision and sustain our efforts long-term, we are inviting health providers to become a Most Valuable Provider (MVP) and offer vaccination and health clinic experiences that are accessible and welcoming to all people across Michigan".
To achieve MVP certification, the Midland County Department of Public Health staff completed MVP Disability training, ensured ADA compliance within the clinic, and assembled a sensory-friendly space within the clinic to create a welcoming environment.
To learn more about the MVP program visit: www.ddi.wayne.edu/mvp
