[Nfbc-info] OCB Trust Fund Committee Recruitment

[Cervenka, Stacy@DOR]

Good afternoon:

The Department of Rehabilitation is currently recruiting three members for the Orientation Center for the Blind Trust Fund Committee. All Committee Members must be graduates of the Orientation Center for the Blind. All Committee Members serve on a volunteer basis. DOR is currently recruiting for:

*	One OCB graduate who is a member of the California Council of the Blind
*	One OCB graduate who is a member of the National Federation of the Blind of California
*	One OCB graduate at large

Please see the below recruitment announcement and attached application. The application deadline is December 31, 2015.  Please distribute this message to your networks.

Thank you!

Stacy Cervenka


C A L I F O R N I A
Orientation Center for the Blind Trust Fund Committee
Department of Rehabilitation

The Department of Rehabilitation is seeking nominations to serve on the 
Orientation Center for the Blind Trust Fund Committee.

The Orientation Center for the Blind (OCB) Trust Fund Committee is established pursuant to Section19507 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.  The Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) consults with the OCB Trust Fund Committee concerning the use of moneys in the OCB Trust Fund, which is funded solely for the purpose of the betterment of the students of the program at the OCB.

OCB Program Overview
The OCB is a DOR owned and operated residential blindness rehabilitation center, where blind and visually impaired adults learn the skills necessary for success in their homes, in the workforce, and in the community.  Credentialed teachers and qualified rehabilitation professionals provide a full curriculum of classes and experiences individually tailored to assist each student in reaching their full potential for self-sufficiency and contribution to society.  Length of training is individualized to meet students' needs, and averages six to nine months.  Training services include orientation and mobility, daily living skills, home management, computers, adaptive technology, Braille instruction, pre-vocational preparation, and personal adjustment counseling.  The OCB is available to support up to 36 students at any given time, and there is no cost for tuition, lodging, and meals.  Individuals interested in attending the OCB may apply by contacting their local DOR office.  More information on the OCB may be found at the following website: http://www.dor.ca.gov/OCB/index.html

Committee Composition
The OCB Trust Fund Committee shall be composed of three members, all of whom shall be graduates of the OCB.  The DOR Director shall consider for appointment to the OCB Trust Fund Committee individuals who are members of groups of advocates for the blind and visually impaired.  No more than one member of any group shall be appointed, and appointment shall be from a list of at least two nominees submitted by the group.  The DOR Director shall appoint one member to be an at-large representative.

Committee Member Commitment
The OCB Trust Fund Committee will meet at least annually.  The meeting location will primarily be held at the DOR Central Office in Sacramento or at the OCB in Albany.  Travel, lodging, and per diem will be reimbursed per state guidelines and rates for state employees (http://www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/pages/travel-reimbursements.aspx).

How to apply for appointment by the DOR Director to serve on the OCB Trust Fund Committee:

1.	Complete the attached application, which can also be downloaded at https://www.dor.ca.gov/boards-and-committees/OCB%20Trust%20Fund%20Committee 

2.	E-mail the application and your resume to Stacy Cervenka at stacy.cervenka at dor.ca.gov. 

3.	Send your signed application and resume to:

Department of Rehabilitation
Attn: Stacy Cervenka
721 Capitol Mall 
Fourth Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814

All applications must be received no later than December 31, 2015.

Any questions regarding this announcement may be directed to Stacy Cervenka at stacy.cervenka at dor.ca.gov.

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