September 8, 2009 − The Michigan Commission for the Blind (MCB) will hold its regular board meeting on Friday, September 18, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Marquette at The Landmark Inn, 230 N. Front Street. The meeting is open to the public and will be of interest to people who are blind or visually impaired, their family members and friends, and anyone interested in learning more about the state- and federally funded services provided throughout the state by the Michigan Commission for the Blind.
In addition to the usual staff reports and updates, two Upper Peninsula partners will provide updates on their organizations' activities and collaborations with the commission. Amy Maes, Executive Director, Superior Alliance for Independent Living (SAIL), will speak at 1:45, and Rita Keilholtz, Regional Manager of Workforce Development, Goodwill Industries of Northern Wisconsin and Upper Michigan, will speak at 2:00. The complete agenda is online on the MCB website under MCB Board.
To listen to the commission meeting over the telephone, please dial 1-916-233-0780 or toll free 1-888-296-6828, passcode 847670#. (Both telephone numbers require the passcode.) In addition, live audio streaming of the meeting will be available to the public on the MCB website at www.michigan.gov/mcb. 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 September 14.
The commission's five-member policy board, appointed by Governor Jennifer M. Granholm, oversees MCB programs throughout Michigan. For more than 30 years, MCB has provided training and other services for individuals who are blind or visually impaired to achieve independence and/or employment in the careers of their choice, annually serving nearly 4,000 state residents. For more information, visit www.michigan.gov/mcb or call toll-free: voice 1-800-292-4200; TTY 1-888-864-1212.
The Michigan Commission for the Blind is part of the Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth (DELEG), which is investing in Michigan's future by preparing for the new energy economy, helping to create the jobs of today and tomorrow, ensuring that our children and adults have the skills these jobs demand, making Michigan a better place to do business, and training and placing those who need jobs now.
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