[nfbmi-talk] no mention of college policy meetings here

Diana Mohnke d_mohnke18 at yahoo.com
Wed Jun 9 19:53:43 UTC 2010


Hello, 
 
There is a meeting regarding the college policy: 
 
June 21, 2010              MCB College Policy Work Group Meeting, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Capital Area Michigan Works, 2110 S. Cedar Street, Lansing in
the Superior, Michigan, and Huron rooms.  To participate in the conference by phone, the call-in number is 877-873-8017 and the passcode is 9734808.  
 
Larry forwarded a message from Jerry regarding the meeting which had several attachments.

Diana 

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Subject: [nfbmi-talk] no mention of college policy meetings here
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Date: Wednesday, June 9, 2010, 9:05 AM

MICHIGAN COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND

ACTIVITY LIST

June 2010 Edition

June 10, 2010          MCB Image & Identity Team Meeting, 10 a.m. to noon by teleconference.  To participate, call 877-873-8017 and enter passcode 7502991.
This group focuses on ways to increase awareness of the Michigan Commission for the Blind and its programs and services, such as through collaboration
with other organizations, publications, the MCB website, media, community events, and more. The committee is open to anyone who would like to participate,
including MCB staff, consumers, community partners, and others interested in these topics. For more information, contact Susan Turney (MCB) at (517) 241-8631.*

June 12, 2010          MCB Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Computer Club from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Library of Michigan,
SBPH.  Topic: Facebook revisited.  The MCB LSBPH Computer Club meets on the second Saturday of the month.  Monthly topics range from presentations by vendors
on new adaptive devices to hands-on training on Microsoft Word to field trips to other adaptive computer labs.  Everyone is welcome no matter their level
of computer experience.  For more information, contact Scott Norris (SBPH, MCB) at (517) 373-5516.*

June 15, 2010          MCB Service Delivery Design Team  meeting is from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at  Statewide Independent Living Center located at 417 Seymour
in Lansing.  The Service Delivery Design Team meets to discuss MCB Services and improve delivery of quality services.  The group comprises MCB staff, consumers,
and other partners.  The meetings are open to all who wish to participate. To participate by teleconference, call 877-873-8017 and enter access code 3204437.
If you plan to participate in the meeting, please contact Leamon Jones (MCB), (517) 335-4956 one week before the meeting.*

June 17, 2010          MCB Commissioner In-service Training from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Victor Office Center, conference rooms A/B, 3rd floor.  Assistant
Attorney General Daphne Johnson and Tom Quasarano will be providing a general overview on the Open Meetings Act (OMA) and the Freedom of Information Act
(FOIA), as requested.

June 18, 2010          MCB Commission Meeting from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Lansing.  To listen to the commission meeting over the telephone, please dial
1-916-233-0780 or toll-free 1-888-296-6828, passcode 847670#.  For live audio streaming over the internet during the meeting, the URL is http://sc4.specialnet.com:24558/listen.pls.
For more information, contact Sue Luzenski (MCB) at (517) 335-4265.*

June 19-23    Michigan Youth Leadership Forum at Michigan State University.   Students need to have completed their junior year in high school, or they
could have just graduated from high school.  For more information, MCB consumers should contact their MCB counselor.

June 21, 2010              MCB College Policy Work Group Meeting, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Capital Area Michigan Works, 2110 S. Cedar Street, Lansing in
the Superior, Michigan, and Huron rooms.  To participate in the conference by phone, the call-in number is 877-873-8017 and the passcode is 9734808.  Handouts
related to the meeting are posted on the front page of the MCB website and the Events Calendar under MCB College Policy Work Group Meeting.  The Quality
Education Team for Students Who Are Blind and Visually Impaired quarterly meeting will follow from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. with the same room and same call-in
number.  For more information, contact MCB Commissioner Geri Taeckens, (906) 635-3439.*

June 22, 2010          Second Annual Braille-A-Thon on the south State Capitol lawn in Lansing 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.  Sponsored by the Quality Education
Team for Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired and Michigan Parents of Children with Visual Impairments.  Activities include Braille contests for
tactile readers of all ages and level, games, entertainment, food, and vendor exhibits.  Visit the MCB table.  For more information, contact Geri Taeckens
at 906-635-3439 or geri.taeckens at isahealthfund.org.

July 1 –Aug 20, 2010          MCB 2010 College Preparatory Program at Western Michigan University for blind and visually impaired high school juniors and
seniors as well as anyone else who would like to pursue college training, but has not done so as a person who is blind or visually impaired. For more information,
contact one of the MCB College Prep Program Coordinators: Lisa Kisiel at 269-337-3238 or kisiell at michigan.gov  or Shannon McVoy at 269-337-3449 or mcvoys at michigan.gov.
MCB consumers: Please contact your MCB counselor.

July 3–8, 2010          The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) national convention will be held at the Hilton Anatole Hotel, 2201 Stemmons Freeway,
in Dallas, Texas.  For hotel reservations, call (214) 761-7500.  For more information about the convention, visit http://www.nfb.org/nfb/National_Convention.asp.
To register online, go to http://nfb.org/legacy/convent/preregistration2010.php

July 9-17, 2010         The American Council of the Blind (ACB) national convention will be held at the Phoenix Downtown Sheraton Hotel,
340 North 3rd Street, Phoenix, Arizona.  Call 1-800-325-3535 to make reservations.  For more information about the convention, visit http://www.acb.org/conference/info2010.html,
or contact Carla Ruschival at (502) 897-1472 or by e-mail at adamcarla at bellsouth.net, or call the national ACB office at 1-800-424-8666.

July 10, 2010            MCB Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Computer Club from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Library of Michigan,
SBPH.  Topic: Downloading books from the NLS-BARD website.  The MCB LSBPH Computer Club meets on the second Saturday of the month.  Monthly topics range
from presentations by vendors on new adaptive devices to hands-on training on Microsoft Word to field trips to other adaptive computer labs.  Everyone
is welcome no matter their level of computer experience.  For more information, contact Scott Norris (SBPH, MCB) at (517) 373-5516.*

July 21-24,2010       National Association of Multicultural Rehabilitation Concerns (NAMRC) Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, at Tropicana Hotel - Island
Tower.  For more information visit http://www.namrc.org/.

July 21-25, 2010      International Conference of the Association for Education and Rehabilitation (AER) Blind and Visually Impaired in Little Rock, Arkansas.
For more information, visit www.aerbvi.org or call AER toll-free at 877-492-2708.

July 26, 2010            Celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on the State Capitol lawn in Lansing from 11:00
a.m. to 3:00 with live music, entertainment, and exhibits.  MCB will host a booth.  This event is hosted by the Capital Area Center for Independent Living
(CACIL) & Michigan Commission on Disability Concerns (MCDC), in cooperation with the following community partners:  The Arc Michigan; Capital Area Business
Leadership Network Disability Council; Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA); Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council; Michigan Department of
Natural Resources and Environment (DNRE) Accessibility Advisory Council; Disability Network/Michigan; Michigan Association for Deaf & Hard of Hearing;
Michigan Commission for the Blind; Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment; Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget; Michigan
Disability Rights Coalition; Michigan Protection & Advocacy Service; Michigan Rehabilitation Association; Michigan Rehabilitation Council; Michigan Rehabilitation
Services; and Peckham.  For more information, contact Cheryl Mattson, MCDC, at 517-335-7837 or mattsonc at michigan.gov.

July 29, 2010            MCB Cultural Diversity Committee Meeting 10 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., location to be determined in Detroit.  This committee works to ensure
that MCB  services are available to all eligible individuals in Michigan's diverse population. All MCB  staff, partners, and stakeholders are welcome to
participate on the committee, and the  committee is seeking new members.  To participate by teleconference, call 1-877-336- 1828 and enter access code
8434886.  For more information, contact Debbie Wilson   (MCB) at 810-760-2035.*

August 10, 2010       MCB Service Delivery Design Team  meeting is from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at  Statewide Independent Living Center located at 417 Seymour
in Lansing.  The Service Delivery Design Team meets to discuss MCB Services and improve delivery of quality services.  The group comprises MCB staff, consumers,
and other partners.  The meetings are open to all who wish to participate. To participate by teleconference, call 877-873-8017 and enter access code 3204437.
If you plan to participate in the meeting, please contact Leamon Jones (MCB), (517) 335-4956 one week before the meeting.*

August 13-16, 2010 14th Annual DeafBlind Workshop to be held at the DeSales Conference Center in Brooklyn, MI.  This weekend workshop offers educational
workshops, arts and crafts and recreational activities for self-governing DeafBlind adults (age 16 and older). Participants attend lectures and activities
designed to foster independence and self-advocacy.  For more information please contact Cindy Caldwell, MCB DB Unit, at 517-335-7124.

August 14, 2010       MCB Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Computer Club from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Library of Michigan,
SBPH.  Topic: Downloading music to your Victor Stream and other hand-held devices.  The MCB LSBPH Computer Club meets on the second Saturday of the month.
Monthly topics range from presentations by vendors on new adaptive devices to hands-on training on Microsoft Word to field trips to other adaptive computer
labs.  Everyone is welcome no matter their level of computer experience.  For more information, contact Scott Norris (SBPH, MCB) at (517) 373-5516.*

September 11, 2010            MCB Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Computer Club from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Library of
Michigan, SBPH.  Topic: TBA.  The MCB LSBPH Computer Club meets on the second Saturday of the month.  Monthly topics range from presentations by vendors
on new adaptive devices to hands-on training on Microsoft Word to field trips to other adaptive computer labs.  Everyone is welcome no matter their level
of computer experience.  For more information, contact Scott Norris (SBPH, MCB) at (517) 373-5516.*

Sept. 12-17, 2010     MCB Mini Adjustment Program in Muskegon.  This weeklong event will provide MCB clients with training in a variety of skills of blindness,
e.g., cane travel, Braille, adaptive kitchen skills, dealing with time and money, and adaptive computer technology.  For more information, contact Shig
Toda (MCB) at (269) 337-3601 or Bonnie Betz (MCB) at (269) 337-3858.*

September 15, 2010    MCB Consumer Involvement Council meeting from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at 201 N. Washington in the second floor conference room. To
participate by teleconference, call (877) 873-8017 and enter passcode number 7085546.  The CIC, made up of representatives from organized consumer groups
and current agency clients provides formal consumer input to the Commission for the Blind board.  For more information, contact MCB Liaison Susan Turney
at (517) 241-8631.*

September 16, 2010            MCB Image & Identity Team Meeting, 9 a.m. to noon by teleconference.  To participate, call 877-873-8017 and enter passcode
7502991. This group focuses on ways to increase awareness of the Michigan Commission for the Blind and its programs and services, such as through collaboration
with other organizations, publications, the MCB website, media, community events, and more. The committee is open to anyone who would like to participate,
including MCB staff, consumers, community partners, and others interested in these topics. For more information, contact Susan Turney (MCB) at (517) 241-8631.*

September 17, 2010            MCB Commission Meeting from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Lansing.  To listen to the commission meeting over the telephone, please
dial 1-916-233-0780 or toll-free 1-888-296-6828, passcode 847670#.  For live audio streaming over the internet during the meeting, the URL is http://sc4.specialnet.com:24558/listen.pls.
For more information, contact Sue Luzenski (MCB) at (517) 335-4265.*

October 1–

December 10, 2010 MCB Business Enterprise Program Managers Training, MCB Training Center.  All Business Math Class grades must be turned in to John McEntee
no later than March 1, 2010.  For more information, contact John McEntee (MCB) at (517) 335-4069.*

October 9, 2010        MCB Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Computer Club from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Library of Michigan,
SBPH.  Topic:  A T Guys on what’s new in adaptive technology.  The MCB LSBPH Computer Club meets on the second Saturday of the month.  Monthly topics range
from presentations by vendors on new adaptive devices to hands-on training on Microsoft Word to field trips to other adaptive computer labs.  Everyone
is welcome no matter their level of computer experience.  For more information, contact Scott Norris (SBPH, MCB) at (517) 373-5516.*

October 12, 2010      MCB Service Delivery Design Team meeting is from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at  Statewide Independent Living Center located at 417 Seymour
in Lansing.  The Service Delivery Design Team meets to discuss MCB Services and improve delivery of quality services.  The group comprises MCB staff, consumers,
and other partners.  The meetings are open to all who wish to participate. To participate by teleconference, call 877-873-8017 and enter access code 3204437.
If you plan to participate in the meeting, please contact Leamon Jones (MCB), (517) 335-4956 one week before the meeting.*

October 14-17, 2010            The Michigan Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired (MCBVI) will hold its 37th Annual state convention at the Howard
Johnson Plaza Hotel,
255 28th Street SW, in Wyoming, Michigan (Grand Rapids area). For more information, contact MCBVI President Joe Sibley at (616) 724-1650.

October 21, 2010      MCB Cultural Diversity Committee Meeting 10 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., 201 N. Washington in Lansing.  This committee works to ensure that MCB
services are available to all eligible individuals in Michigan's diverse population.  All MCB  staff, partners, and stakeholders are welcome to participate
on the committee, and the  committee is seeking new members.  To participate by teleconference, call 1-877-336-1828 and enter access code 8434886.  For
more information, contact Debbie Wilson (MCB) at 810-760-2035.*

October 29-31, 2010            The National Federation of the Blind of Michigan (NFBMI) state convention will be held in Dearborn at the  Doubletree Hotel
in Detroit/Dearborn, 5801 Southfield Expressway, Detroit, Michigan, 313-336-3340.  As the time for the state convention draws near, it will be possible
to register online at www.nfbmi.org.

November 2010       MCB Mini Adjustment Program in Monroe.  This weeklong event, to take place in November at a specific date to be determined, will provide
MCB clients with training in a variety of skills of blindness, e.g., cane travel, Braille, adaptive kitchen skills, dealing with time and money, and adaptive
computer technology.  For more information, contact Shig Toda (MCB) at (269) 337-3601 or Bonnie Betz (MCB) at (269) 337-3858.*

November 3–5, 2010           Michigan Rehabilitation Conference

the 26th Annual Michigan Rehabilitation Conference will be held in Acme (near Traverse City) at the Grand Traverse Resort.  For more information, visit
http://michiganrehabilitationconference.org/.

November 13, 2010 MCB Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Computer Club from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Library of Michigan, SBPH.
Topic: On-line shopping for the holidays.  The MCB LSBPH Computer Club meets on the second Saturday of the month.  Monthly topics range from presentations
by vendors on new adaptive devices to hands-on training on Microsoft Word to field trips to other adaptive computer labs.  Everyone is welcome no matter
their level of computer experience.  For more information, contact Scott Norris (SBPH, MCB) at (517) 373-5516.*

December 9, 2010   MCB Image & Identity Team Meeting, 9 a.m. to noon by teleconference.  To participate, call 877-873-8017 and enter passcode 7502991. This
group focuses on ways to increase awareness of the Michigan Commission for the Blind and its programs and services, such as through collaboration with
other organizations, publications, the MCB website, media, community events, and more. The committee is open to anyone who would like to participate, including
MCB staff, consumers, community partners, and others interested in these topics. For more information, contact Susan Turney (MCB) at (517) 241-8631.*

December 10, 2010 MCB Commission Meeting and Achievement  Honor Roll Awards Presentation from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Lansing. To listen to the commission
meeting over the telephone, please dial 1-916-233-0780 or toll-free 1-888-296-6828, passcode 847670#.  For live audio streaming over the internet during
the meeting, the URL is http://sc4.specialnet.com:24558/listen.pls. For more information, contact Sue Luzenski (MCB) at (517) 335-4265.*

December 11, 2010 MCB Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Computer Club from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Library of Michigan, SBPH.
Topic:  Windows 7 operating system.  The MCB LSBPH Computer Club meets on the second Saturday of the month.  Monthly topics range from presentations by
vendors on new adaptive devices to hands-on training on Microsoft Word to field trips to other adaptive computer labs.  Everyone is welcome no matter their
level of computer experience.  For more information, contact Scott Norris (SBPH, MCB) at (517) 373-5516.*

December 14, 2010 MCB Service Delivery Design Team  meeting is from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at  Statewide Independent Living Center located at 417 Seymour
in Lansing.  The Service Delivery Design Team meets to discuss MCB Services and improve delivery of quality services.  The group comprises MCB staff, consumers,
and other partners.  The meetings are open to all who wish to participate. To participate by teleconference, call 877-873-8017 and enter access code 3204437.
If you plan to participate in the meeting, please contact Leamon Jones (MCB), (517) 335-4956 one week before the meeting.*

March 18, 2011        MCB Commission Meeting from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Lansing.  To listen to the commission meeting over the telephone, please dial
1-916-233-0780 or toll-free 1-888-296-6828, passcode 847670#.  For live audio streaming over the internet during the meeting, the URL is http://sc4.specialnet.com:24558/listen.pls.
For more information, contact Sue Luzenski (MCB) at (517) 335-4265.*

June 17, 2011          MCB Commission Meeting from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Lansing.  To listen to the commission meeting over the telephone, please dial
1-916-233-0780 or toll-free 1-888-296-6828, passcode 847670#.  For live audio streaming over the internet during the meeting, the URL is http://sc4.specialnet.com:24558/listen.pls.
For more information, contact Sue Luzenski (MCB) at (517) 335-4265.*

September 16, 2011            MCB Commission Meeting from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Lansing.  To listen to the commission meeting over the telephone, please
dial 1-916-233-0780 or toll-free 1-888-296-6828, passcode 847670#.  For live audio streaming over the internet during the meeting, the URL is http://sc4.specialnet.com:24558/listen.pls.
For more information, contact Sue Luzenski (MCB) at (517) 335-4265.*

December 9, 2011   MCB Commission Meeting and Achievement Honor Roll Awards Presentation from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Lansing.  To listen to the commission
meeting over the telephone, please dial 1-916-233-0780 or toll-free 1-888-296-6828, passcode 847670#.  For live audio streaming over the internet during
the meeting, the URL is http://sc4.specialnet.com:24558/listen.pls. For more information, contact Sue Luzenski (MCB) at (517) 335-4265.*

* The meeting site is accessible.  Individuals attending the meeting are requested to refrain from using heavily scented personal care products in order
to enhance accessibility for everyone.  People with disabilities requiring additional accommodations (such as materials in alternative format) in order
to participate in the meeting should call the number listed for that event at least five business days prior to the meeting.

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