MICHIGAN COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND
FRIDAY, JUNE 20, 2008
VICTOR BUILDING, 3^rd FLOOR ROOM A/B
201 N. WASHINGTON, LANSING, MICHIGAN
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Live audio streaming of the meeting will be available online at approximately 9:00 a.m. at the MCB website at www.michigan.gov/mcb.

AGENDA

I.    Committee of the Whole 9:00-9:15

• Reports on Commissioner Activities
• Discussion of "Public Comment" options
• Issues/Questions from Previous Meeting

Consumer Dialogue - Open Discussion Period* 9:15-9:45
How are we and/or how can we, as members of our respective communities, impact them positively; i.e., what are some ways that we are or can demonstrate the abilities of blind people to be active, contributing members of society?
*This dialogue period allows interaction between attending members of the public and the board.

REGULAR MEETING

II.      Call to Order, Roll Call, and Determination of Quorum - Ms. Jo Ann Pilarski, Chairperson 9:45

III.     Approval of March 14, 2008, Meeting Minutes - MCB Board

IV.   Approval of April 17, 2008, Special Meeting Minutes - MCB Board

V.    Board Correspondence

VI.   Accessible Currency Initiative - Michael Geno, President, Michigan Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired (MCBVI) 9:50-10:15 

VII.  Voting is for Everyone - Tom Masseau, Director, Government & Media Relations, Michigan Protection & Advocacy Services 10:15-10:45

VIII. Client Assistance Program Overview - Jeanette Brown, Director, Employment Advocacy, Client Assistance Program (CAP), Michigan Protection & Advocacy Services 10:45-11:15

IX.   DLEG Update and Overview of "No Worker Left Behind," Andy Levin, Deputy Director, Department of Labor & Economic Growth 11:15 - 11:45

X.   PUBLIC COMMENT** 11:45
**NOTE: Public comment may be submitted during the meeting from 9:30-11:30 a.m. via email to mcbpubliccomments@comcast.net.   Emails received outside of this time frame are not considered part of Public Comment.

LUNCH (Note: Lunch provided to Commissioners and invited Guests)

XI.   Low Vision Specialist Registry Process - Dr. Bernard Miller, O.D., Optometric Institute and Center - Detroit. 1:00 - 1:15

XII.  Business Enterprise Program Report 1:15 - 1:45

• Ms. Constance Zanger, BEP Manager
• Elected Operator Committee Report - Ms. Hazell Brooks, Chair
  • Operator Selection System (Action Item)
  • Operator Selection System Late Set-Aside Fee Penalty (Action Item)

XIII. Consumer Services Report - Mr. Leamon Jones, Consumer Services Director 1:45 - 2:00

XIV. MCB Action Plan Overview 2:00 - 3:00

• Bob Robertson, Rehabilitation Consultant for organizational development, human resources, training and monitoring
• Sherri Heibeck, Administrative Services Manager
• Christine Boone, Training Center Director
• Leamon Jones, Consumer Services Director
• Pat Cannon, Director

XV.  Adjournment  3:00

The meeting site is accessible.  Individuals attending the meeting are requested to refrain from using heavily scented personal care products in order to enhance accessibility for everyone.  People with disabilities requiring additional accommodations (such as materials in alternative format) in order to participate in the meeting should call Sue Luzenski at 517/335-4265 by June 16, 2008.