[nfbmi-talk] Training

[joe harcz Comcast]

They would have recieved more like other states and even MRS did if they 
were on the ball Fred. They got the minimum grant here.

Just an fyi.

Peace,

Joe
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From: "Fred Wurtzel" <f.wurtzel at att.net>
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Subject: [nfbmi-talk] Training


> Hello,
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> On Thursday, the MCB Commissioners decided to move ahead on training for 
> new
> and existing staff.  According to a news release, Michigan received money
> for MCB to do this as follows:
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> $5.6 Million in Grants Awarded to Help Boost Job Prospects for People with
> Disabilities
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> October 1, 2010
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> Contact:
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> Jim Bradshaw, (202) 401-1576 ,
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> press at ed.gov
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> The U.S. Department of Education announced today that it will award more
> than $5.6 million in grants to support the professional development of 
> state
> vocational rehabilitation staff who provide services that lead to 
> employment
> of persons with disabilities.
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> "These funds are aimed at helping Americans with disabilities find
> employment," said U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan. "Improving the
> job skills of persons with disabilities is an investment in their future -
> and in the country's economic future."
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> . Michigan Commission for the Blind -- Department of Energy, Labor and
> Economic Growth, Rehabilitation Services -- $18,883.
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> This is not a lot of money, but it removes 1 obstacle to moving ahead on
> beginning to develop a quality training program for new and existing 
> staff.
> Our joint NFBM/MCBVI recommendation is for a small 4 person core group to
> coordinate and lead this effort.  We call on the MCB to complete the
> planning by June.  We absolutely believe this can be accomplished.
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> Warmest Regards,
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> Fred
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