MICHIGAN COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND

MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2005

LIVING HOPE CHURCH

2086 WERTH ROAD, ALPENA, MICHIGAN

9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Note: Live audio streaming of the entire meeting will be available online at the following links:

High ( for Broadband): (link will be available here on October 17)

Low (for Modem):  (link will be available here on October 17)

(See additional audio streaming information at the bottom of this page.)

AGENDA

I. Committee of the Whole – 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

• Reports on Commissioner Activities and Committee Participation

• Election of Vice Chair

• Director Evaluation Procedures

• Issues/Questions from Public Comment

• Consumer Dialog*

II. Call to Order, Roll Call, and Determination of Quorum – Ms. Jo Ann Pilarski, Chairperson

III. Approval of August 15, 2005 Meeting Minutes – MCB Board

IV. PUBLIC COMMENT

V. Board Correspondence

VI. Director’s Report – Mr. Patrick Cannon, State Director

VII. MCB Training Center Report - Ms. Melody Lindsey, Training Center Director

VIII. Consumer Services Report – Mr. Leamon Jones, Consumer Services Director

• Youth Low Vision Policy (Revised 8/26/05)

LUNCH

IX. West Region Report – Mr. Bernie Kramer, West Region Supervisor and Staff

X. Community Partners:

• Ms. Lynda Leideker, Supported Employment Coordinator, AuSable Valley Community Mental Health

• Ms. Marcie Alling, State Coordinator, MiConnections Program

• Ms. Judy Brovage, Member, Inland Lakes Area Low Vision Support Group

XI. Business Enterprise Program Report – Ms. Constance Zanger, Administrative Assistant, Business Enterprise Program

• Administrative Law Judge Decision Regarding BEP Operator (Keathley)

XII. PUBLIC COMMENT

XIII. Adjournment

*This discussion will revolve around what are considered to be the best associations between consumers and the MCB, and how a process can be created that encourages mutual involvement and respect between consumers and MCB in interactions regarding issues that progress through the focus design teams, Planning and Quality Team, Consumer Involvement Council and the MCB Board.

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 Tish Kingaby at 517/335-4265 by October 12, 2005.

Live audio streaming links and instructions:

If you have Microsoft Windows Media, click on one of these links on October 17 to hear live audio of the commission meeting in Alpena.  The meeting and the audio will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. or until the meeting agenda is completed:

High ( for Broadband): (link will be available here on October 17)

Low (for Modem):  (link will be available here on October 17)

If you do not have Microsoft Windows Media, you can download the version you need (free of charge) for your operating system at this link:  http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/download/default.asp?displang=en

We welcome your comments regarding the audio streaming of the October 17 commission meeting at  turneys@michigan.gov.)