Secretary of State Benson highlights new designation to help residents with communication barriers
Xavier DeGroat, 2021
and last updated 2021-07-19 22:15:28-04
LANSING, Mich. â Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson made a stop in Mason on Monday to meet with constituents with communication impediments.
Benson talked with representatives from multiple autism, deaf, hard of hearing, and deafblind advocacy groups to highlight changes to state law that allows residents to include a new designation to their driving record. The hope is that the description, called a communication impediment designation, will lead to improved interactions with law enforcement.
âAlerting law enforcement to the needs of the citizens they interact with helps ensure the safety and comfort of everyone involved,â said Benson during the meeting. âIt not only facilitates effective communication between officers and citizens but also helps diminish anxiety surrounding these interactions, opening new doors of opportunity for all Michiganders.â