[nfbmi-talk] this is all too dateded

[joe harcz Comcast]

Yes, Fred I agree but this program is over regardless as to the finding 
here.

However, I think it would behoove us to simply use the Title VII 
(independent living ) monies for newsline. I told Cannon directly that they 
have a carry over of more than one million in stimulus Title VII monies 
which are really pretty discretionary.

He knows that.

Besides it is hard to argue for Title I monies when the bulk of newsline 
readers are not vocationally oriented and are indeed elderly blind.

Newsline would fit the bill though for independent living that does not have 
a direct vocational goal or outcome. And the money is actually in hand. 
Frankly, full funding for Newsline operations could be garnerred for years 
if the stimulus title VII monies were appropriated and it makes good sense 
to me.

But, Cannon is squirreling and carrying monies forward for some reason. Or 
maybe a variety of reasons like the fact he knows MCB has some outstanding 
liabilities for legal settlements and such.

Joe
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Fred Wurtzel" <f.wurtzel at att.net>
To: "'NFB of Michigan Internet Mailing List'" <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, November 09, 2010 12:00 AM
Subject: Re: [nfbmi-talk] this is all too dateded


> Hi,
>
> This makes sense, though it is kind of a distinction without a difference.
> I disagree that Newsline is primarily recreational, though they do make a
> valid point, otherwise.  It was originally IE because it was a new 
> service.
> Later it was ongoing so should have been services to groups.  This is
> technical, to me.
>
> Best Regards,
>
> Fred
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfbmi-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfbmi-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org]
> On Behalf Of joe harcz Comcast
> Sent: Monday, November 08, 2010 9:20 PM
> To: nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [nfbmi-talk] this is all too dateded
>
>
>
> Observation:  MCB funds I&E projects that are primarily recreational in
> nature, as opposed to directly linked to employment.  I&E funds are for 
> the
> development and implementation of innovative approaches to expand and
> improve the provision of VR services to individuals with disabilities.  An
> example of an I&E project could be a pilot work readiness and job coaching
> program for transition-age youths.
>
>
>
> MCB has been using I&E funds to cover expenditures related to the Newsline
> for the Blind, which provides access to a variety of news media for 
> persons
> who are blind or visually-impaired, including vacancy announcements and
> employment related classified advertisements.  This service would be 
> better
> provided as a service to groups pursuant to 34 CFR 361.49.
>
>
>
> Recommendations:  RSA recommends that MCB:
>
> 5.1              transfer funding of Newsline from an I&E project to
> services for groups under 34 CFR 361.49; and
>
> 5.2              ensure any projects funded under I&E are
> employment-focused, consistent with 34 CFR 361.35.
>
>
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