[Nfbc-info] NFBC-Info Digest, Vol 139, Issue 2

Sat Dec 3 01:53:26 UTC 2016

Correction to the email that I sent the address to reply to if you can do this is Margie.Donovan1 at Outlook.com. 

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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.
> 
> 
> 
> Sincerely,
> 
> 
> 
> Mary Willows
> 
> 
> 
> 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
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Advancing Employment, Economic Opportunities, and Access
> 
> for Blind or Visually Impaired Californians
> 
> 
> 
> 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.
> 
> 
> 
> Attachments: BAC Application, BAC Membership Composition
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