[Nfbc-info] NFBC-Info Digest, Vol 139, Issue 2
Jordan Mirander
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> 1. FW: Blind Advisory Committee Recruitment Announcement -
> November 2016 (Mary Willows)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Thu, 1 Dec 2016 11:02:17 -0800
> From: "Mary Willows" <mwillows at sbcglobal.net>
> To: "'NFB of California List'" <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [Nfbc-info] FW: Blind Advisory Committee Recruitment
> Announcement - November 2016
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> Hello All:
>
> Attached is a very important announcement and application for the Blind
> Advisory Committee (BAC) which is the primary body of decision makers for
> consumers and service providers to the Blind Field Services Division of the
> California Department of Rehabilitation. It is critical that we find at
> least two blind or sighted interested individuals who have a commitment to
> assuring that mandated regulations are fairly implemented and consistently
> followed throughout the state.
>
> Please read the criteria for membership and contact President Ever Lee
> Hairston to notify her that you are interested in applying and representing
> the NFB of California. Be aware that you will need a resume to include with
> your application both electronically and printed. The printed version of
> the application must be signed and received by the deadline of January 20,
> 2017.
>
> Let's make sure our voices are heard on this critical advisory committee. I
> can tell you that when my husband, Jim Willows, chaired this committee for 3
> decades, regulations and standards were constantly being amended. Without
> our participation in the decision making process, we cannot improve services
> to the blind in California.
>
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> Sincerely,
>
>
>
> Mary Willows
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>
> From: Smith, F. Joe at DOR [mailto:F.Joe.Smith at dor.ca.gov]
> Sent: Monday, November 28, 2016 11:26 AM
> To: Smith, F. Joe at DOR
> Subject: FW: Blind Advisory Committee Recruitment Announcement - November
> 2016
> Importance: High
>
>
>
> Hello,
>
>
>
> The Department of Rehabilitation is currently recruiting for four (4)
> positions for the Blind Advisory Committee (BAC). Please see more
> information below. The application, recruitment announcement, and BAC member
> composition are attached to this email. Please distribute this information
> to your networks and encourage interested candidates to apply!
>
>
>
> Thank you!
>
>
>
> C A L I F O R N I A
>
> Blind Advisory Committee
>
>
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>
>
> Advancing Employment, Economic Opportunities, and Access
>
> for Blind or Visually Impaired Californians
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>
>
> The Department of Rehabilitation is seeking nominations to serve on the
> Blind Advisory Committee.
>
>
>
> About the Blind Advisory Committee:
>
>
>
> The Blind Advisory Committee (BAC) is established pursuant to Section
> 19098.5 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
>
>
>
> The BAC provides advice to the Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) on means
> to increase competitive employment, enlarge economic opportunities, enhance
> independence and self-sufficiency, and in methods of improving services for
> persons who are blind or visually impaired.
>
>
>
> The BAC develops, in conjunction with stakeholders, an annual work plan to
> identify and address areas for improvement in services provided by the
> division to persons who are blind and visually impaired.
>
>
>
> Composition:
>
>
>
> The BAC shall consist of no more than thirteen members who represent the
> wide and diverse interests of blind and visually impaired rehabilitation
> consumer constituencies. The majority of the members shall be blind or
> visually impaired. Members of the committee who are not blind or visually
> impaired shall have experience in services to the blind.
>
>
>
> Would you like to serve?
>
>
>
> The DOR Director-appointed BAC consists of a diverse membership interested
> in, and representative of, Californians who are blind or visually impaired.
> The DOR Director appoints representatives of specified entities to a
> four-year term.
>
>
>
> All qualified applicants are urged to apply. If interested, please see the
> instructions below and complete the attached application.
>
>
>
> There are four (4) BAC Member vacancies. This recruitment is for membership
> representation of the following categories:
>
>
>
> . 2 Representatives of the National Federation of the Blind
>
> . 1 Service Provider for the Blind and Visually impaired
>
> . 1 Current DOR consumer
>
>
>
> How to apply for appointment by the DOR Director to serve on the BAC:
>
>
>
> 1. Complete the application and provide your resume.
>
>
>
> 2. E-mail the application and your resume to Kathleen Munyer at
> Kathleen.Munyer at dor.ca.gov.
>
>
>
> 3. Sign and mail your application and resume to:
>
> Department of Rehabilitation
>
> Attn: BAC, Kathleen Munyer
>
> 721 Capitol Mall
>
> Fourth Floor
>
> Sacramento, CA 95814
>
>
>
> All applications should be received no later than Friday, January 20, 2017.
>
>
>
> Questions? Please call Kathleen Munyer at 916-558-5489 or email
> Kathleen.Munyer at dor.ca.gov.
>
>
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> Attachments: BAC Application, BAC Membership Composition
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