[NFB-NM] Fwd: Statewide Independent Living Council May Reduce Commission for the Blind IL Funding

[Tara Chavez]

Good evening Federation family:
As you may know, the National Federation of the Blind of New Mexico and the
New Mexico Commission for the Blind are partner organizations. Please see
below for an opportunity for us, the National Federation of the Blind of
New Mexico, to support the New Mexico Commission for the Blind. If you are
in the Albuquerque area and can attend this meeting on Monday, your support
would be greatly appreciated. I highly encourage you to attend if at all
possible.
With Gratitude,
Tara


*Tara Chavez, President*



*National Federation of the Blind of New Mexico*

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*505-328-3349*



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---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Trapp, Greg, CFB <Greg.Trapp at cfb.nm.gov>
Date: Fri, Jun 7, 2024 at 21:48
Subject: Statewide Independent Living Council May Reduce Commission for the
Blind IL Funding
To: Tara Chavez <nfbnm.president at gmail.com>, Adelmo Vigil <
avigil74 at gmail.com>
CC: Salas, James, CFB <James.Salas at cfb.nm.gov>, Haro, Juan, CFB <
Juan.Haro at cfb.nm.gov>




Dear President Chavez,



I have attached the agenda for the meeting of the Statewide Independent
Living Council (SILC). The SILC will be meeting at 10:00 AM on Monday, June
10,  to discuss the State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL). This is a
critical meeting because the Commission for the Blind receives $62,650 in
Part B funds, which the Commission uses to provide independent living
services to persons who are younger than 55. The Part B funding is included
in the State Plan for Independent Living.  The receipt of Part B funds
enables the Commission to spend program income on IL services, making it
possible for the Commission to spend additional sources of revenue on
independent living services for persons younger than 55.
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/10510+Research+Rd+SE+Suite+A++%0D%0A+Albuquerque,+NM+87123?entry=gmail&source=g>
The Part B funds are different from the Older Blind funds, which are
restricted to persons who are 55 and older.



This is a critical issue as it enables the Commission to leverage our
program income and generate additional VR match.  The SILC has not provided
any way for virtual participation, meaning that anyone who wishes to
participate will need to attend in person. The agenda is attached, and the
meeting location is:



Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

10510 Research Rd SE Suite A
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/10510+Research+Rd+SE+Suite+A++%0D%0A+Albuquerque,+NM+87123?entry=gmail&source=g>

Albuquerque, NM 87123
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/10510+Research+Rd+SE+Suite+A++%0D%0A+Albuquerque,+NM+87123?entry=gmail&source=g>



Greg



Greg Trapp, JD

Executive Director

New Mexico Commission for the Blind

2200 Yale Blvd SE
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/2200+Yale+Blvd+SE?entry=gmail&source=g>
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