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<b>Sent:</b> Friday, April 21, 2017 1:47 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Andrews, David B (DEED) <david.b.andrews@state.mn.us><br>
<b>Subject:</b> From SSB: Make your Voice heard, Job Fairs, and More<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<h1 style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt">
U.S. Access Board to Hold Open Forum in Minneapolis<o:p></o:p></h1>
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The U.S. Access Board is a federal agency that promotes equality for people with disabilities through leadership in accessible design and the development of accessibility guidelines and standards.<o:p></o:p></p>
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The Access Board will hold a town hall meeting in Minneapolis on the afternoon of May 9 at the University of Minnesota. The event will provide an open forum where members of the public can pose questions to the Board or share comments or concerns related to
accessibility. There also will be panel discussions with local speakers on outdoor recreation and Target's accessibility program.<o:p></o:p></p>
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The event begins at 1:30, the panel discussion will take place at 2:00, and the open forum will take place between 3:00 and 4:00 pm.<o:p></o:p></p>
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University Recreation and Wellness Center<o:p></o:p></p>
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123 Harvard Street, SE<o:p></o:p></p>
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Room 169 (Beacon Room)<o:p></o:p></p>
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Minneapolis, MN 55455<o:p></o:p></p>
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To learn more about the U.S. Access board and their Minneapolis meeting <a href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwNDIxLjcyNTcxNjQxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDQyMS43MjU3MTY0MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3ODU1NjIzJmVtYWlsaWQ9ZGF2aWQuYi5hbmRyZXdzQHN0YXRlLm1uLnVzJnVzZXJpZD1kYXZpZC5iLmFuZHJld3NAc3RhdGUubW4udXMmZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&101&&&https://www.access-board.gov/">
visit access-board.gov</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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Minnesota’s Olmstead Subcabinet Seeks Feedback<o:p></o:p></h1>
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People with disabilities and their families are invited to participate in a special public comment period on person-centered practices during the Olmstead Subcabinet meeting on Monday, April 24, 2017.
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This is your opportunity to share your thoughts and experiences with the Olmstead Subcabinet regarding:<o:p></o:p></p>
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What is working well with person-centered practices?<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">What are some opportunities for improvement?<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">What would you like the Subcabinet to know about your experience with person-centered practices?
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In person – Attend the Olmstead Subcabinet meeting on April 24, 2017, in person or by phone. The meeting is scheduled from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the Park Square Court Building, 400 Sibley St., St. Paul, in the State Street Conference Room on the first floor.
The public comment period will take place from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Each person will be given 3 minutes to allow everyone enough time to participate. Call 651-296-8081 or send an email to
<a href="mailto:MNOlmsteadPlan@state.mn.us"><span style="color:windowtext">mailto:MNOlmsteadPlan@state.mn.us</span></a> at least two business days before the meeting for call-in information.
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use this online form.</a><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<h1 style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt">
Low Vision Store Open house with VFO Products<o:p></o:p></h1>
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On May 2<sup>nd</sup>, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, the Low Vision Store and VFO will host an open house at SSB’s St. Paul office at 2200 University Ave. W.<o:p></o:p></p>
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VFO has merged three leaders in the low vision and blindness industry: Freedom Scientific, Optelec and Ai Squared. The merger has created many new changes and upgrades to their products. Various products will be available and representatives will be on hand
to answer questions.<o:p></o:p></p>
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People of Color Career Fair, April 27<o:p></o:p></h1>
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Helping to bridge Minnesota’s equity gap, this career fair brings top Minnesota employers together with Minnesotans of color looking to find work or advance their careers. The event is held at the Minneapolis Convention Center and starts at 9:00 a.m. To register,
upload a resume, download a Metro Transit pass, or just learn more, <a href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwNDIxLjcyNTcxNjQxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDQyMS43MjU3MTY0MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3ODU1NjIzJmVtYWlsaWQ9ZGF2aWQuYi5hbmRyZXdzQHN0YXRlLm1uLnVzJnVzZXJpZD1kYXZpZC5iLmFuZHJld3NAc3RhdGUubW4udXMmZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&103&&&http://www.peopleofcolorcareerfair.com/">
visit PeopleOfColorCareerFair.com</a> <o:p></o:p></p>
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Did You Know?<o:p></o:p></h1>
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You can Donate, Sell or Buy Used Assistive Tech Through MN STAR’s Exchange Site<o:p></o:p></h2>
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The mission of Minnesota’s STAR (a System of Technology to Achieve Results) program is to help all Minnesotans with disabilities gain access to and acquire the assistive technology they need to live, learn, work and play.<o:p></o:p></p>
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STAR offers device demonstrations, and short or longer term loans of technology, devices and equipment. As part of its commitment to promoting the reuse of assistive technology, STAR maintains an online device exchange known as STAR Technology Exchange (STARTE).
This free device exchange site allows Minnesotans and others to donate, sell, and buy previously owned but still usable assistive technology. STARTE and other online exchange lists can be found
<a href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwNDIxLjcyNTcxNjQxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDQyMS43MjU3MTY0MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3ODU1NjIzJmVtYWlsaWQ9ZGF2aWQuYi5hbmRyZXdzQHN0YXRlLm1uLnVzJnVzZXJpZD1kYXZpZC5iLmFuZHJld3NAc3RhdGUubW4udXMmZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&104&&&https://mn.gov/admin/star/program-services/reuse/device-exchange.jsp">
on STAR's device exchange page.</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#666666">State Services for the Blind provides tools and training for employment, living independently, and accessing print. We assist Minnesotans who are blind, DeafBlind, experiencing vision
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