[nfbmi-talk] this was the corrective action

[joe harcz Comcast]

Actually there are some problems with the New Oakland ISD program in this 
regards Fred as it cuts folks off at age twenty and that is not what 
Michigan Sped regs say...

But another issue for another day.

Oh they can't figure out the correct year of enactment of the ADA in any of 
these agreements which was July 26, 1990.

Elmer "Fud" Cerano kept talking about the Americans with Disabilities Act of 
1991 at the ADA, Steering Committee and Great Lakes ADA Center sponserred 
event on September 7, 2011 with Cannon at his side.

Dave Robinson witnessed this constant thing by the way or I think he was in 
attendence then.

Nonetheless one would think that the head of the Protection and Advocy 
Service for Michigan of which charge it is amonst many to enforce the ADA of 
1990 would at least get the year right.

Oh and these school districts nor MCB itself has a clue about the ADA/504 
and civil rights laws they were long since charged with implmenting as I've 
documented over and over again for more than a decade.

So back in full circle why not violate other civil rights laws?

They can all be labellled appropriately as "equal opportunity" offenders.

Sad Smile...

Joe
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Fred Wurtzel" <f.wurtzel at att.net>
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> Hi, since this is a school district, won't they discriminate on the basis 
> of
> age?  Or, will they serve adults, also?
>
> Warm regards,
>
> Fred
>
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> Department of Energy, Labor and Economic Growth/Michigan Commission for 
> the
> Blind
>
> Cooperative Cash Match Agreement
>
> between
>
> Department of Energy, Labor and Economic Growth/Michigan Commission for 
> the
> Blind
>
> (hereafter designated DELEG/MCB)
>
> and
>
> Macomb Intermediate School District
>
> (hereafter designated the cooperating agency)
>
>
>
> The agreement shall take effect on 10-01-10 and continue until such time 
> as
> it is terminated as stipulated below.
>
> I.                     A formal cooperative relationship is created and
> agreed to by DELEG/MCB and the local public entity designated above to
> develop and deliver vocational rehabilitation services to persons who meet
> the eligibility criteria of DELEG/MCB.
>
> II.                   Eligible populations are individuals with visual
> impairments which constitute a substantial impediment to employment and 
> who
> require vocational rehabilitation services to prepare for, obtain or
> maintain employment, as defined by the Rehabilitation Act and its
> Amendments.
>
> III.                 Services provided under this agreement are not the
> customary or typical services provided by the cooperating agency. Services
> described in Attachment A must represent new services that have a 
> vocational
> rehabilitation focus or existing services that have been modified, 
> adopted,
> expanded, or reconfigured to be a vocational rehabilitation focus. These
> services provided by the cooperating agency must be limited to applicants
> for, or recipients of, services from DELEG/MCB as specified in Public Act
> 260. Administrative procedures are also outlined in Attachment A.
>
> IV.                 Local funds will be receipted as described in 
> Attachment
> B.
>
> V.                   Expenditures for vocational rehabilitation services 
> and
> administration of these services are under direct control, and complete
> discretion of, DELEG/MCB, as specified in federal regulations Public Act
> 260.
>
> VI.                 The parties further agree:
>
> A.                  No individuals shall be denied service solely on the
> basis of age, disability, race, color, creed, sex, national origin, 
> marital
> status, religion, ability or inability to pay therefore.
>
> B.                   There will be no discrimination against any employee 
> or
> applicant for employment with respect to tenure, terms, conditions,
> privileges of employment on the basis of age, disability, race, color,
> creed, sex, national origin, marital status, partisan considerations,
> residence, height, weight, or arrest record.
>
> C.                   There will be compliance with Federal Civil Rights 
> Laws
> (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VI of the Civil 
> Rights
> Act of 1964), the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991, and the
> Rehabilitation Act as amended, both in providing services and achieving
> employment of individuals with disabilities.
>
> D.                  If any provision of this agreement is found to be in
> conflict with the federal or state law, that provision will be subordinate
> to the law. The other provisions of this agreement shall remain valid and
> binding.
>
> E.                   All aspects of this agreement covered by
> confidentiality provisions of laws and respective agency policy shall be
> observed by both parties to this agreement.
>
> F.                   It is understood by both parties that this agreement
> remains in force until such time as it is amended or terminated by either
> party. Provisions of this agreement may be amended by revision to 
> Attachment
> A or B. with the signature of both parties, and such an amendment and its
> specification shall become a binding part of the agreement. This document
> and Attachments A, B, C constitute the entirety of this agreement; no 
> other
> attachments are permitted.
>
> G.                   Request for termination of this agreement shall be 
> sent
> to the other party by certified mail, return receipt requested. 
> Termination
> of the agreement shall be at the discretion of DELEG/MCB and become
> effective 30days following receipt of the Notice of termination (sent via
> certified mail, return receipt requested).
>
> H.                  This agreement may be renewed each year. Changes in
> program goals and budgeting will be designated in Attachments A and B.
>
> I.                     The full local contribution will be obligated first
> during the fiscal year in which the agreement was originated. Any federal
> portion of agency funds remaining will be carried forward to the next year
> and redirected to other RS programs, at the discretion of DELEG/MCB.
>
> J.                    In the event this agreement is terminated prior to 
> the
> end of the fiscal year, the un-obligated local portion will be returned to
> the cooperating agency within 30 days of the effective termination date.
>
> K.                  Case service funds generated as a result of this
> resource sharing agreement will be directed by DELEG/MCB, cannot be
> restricted to any one vendor, and will be utilized to purchase goods and
> services in support of an individual's employment goal identified in the
> Individualized Education Plan.
>
> L.                   At the completion of the state fiscal year (or upon
> termination of this agreement), the parties agree to meet and evaluate
> actual program activities against the program goals specified in 
> Attachment
> A. Effective performance under this agreement will be evidenced by
> completion of Attachment C, Annual Review, which will be forwarded to the
> DELEG/MCB Office of the State Director 45 days following the end of the
> State fiscal year. This attachment will become a part of the original
> agreement and will be binding on both parties.
>
> VII.         Evidence of this agreement is reflected by the proper
> signatures on Attachment B.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Department of Energy, Labor and Economic Growth/Michigan Commission for 
> the
> Blind
>
>
>
> Cooperative Cash Match Agreement
>
> Administrative Procedures-Attachment A
>
>
>
> Fiscal Year:                 2010/2011
>
> Date of Agreement:    10-01-10
>
>
>
> I.          Narrative
>
> The Department of Energy, Labor and Economic Growth/Michigan Commission 
> for
> the Blind (DELEG/MCB) and the Macomb Intermediate School District (MISD)
> will work in partnership to provide career exploration, pre-employment
> training skills and transition services for school-to-work or higher
> education. These services will be specifically tailored to benefit 
> secondary
> students who are legally and / or totally blind. These services are to
> provide the additional supports necessary for blind students to access and
> receive maximum benefit from the transition services offered to their
> sighted peers. Transition services are to enhance opportunities for 
> legally
> and/or totally blind students to experience positive employment options
> allowing them to continue on to gainful employment or further education
> after high school.
>
>
>
> II.        Referral Process
>
> MISD teacher consultants for the visually impaired (TC/VI) will refer
> eligible students to the DELEG/MCB counselors to open a case and for
> inclusion into the program. Eligible students will be secondary level,
> legally blind students receiving vision services via the MISD.
>
> The MISD TC/VI will provide the DELEG/MCB counselor with a current copy of
> the student's annual review of planning and program progress, eye report,
> release of information form (including video/photo release), DELEG/MCB
> general client information for program development application and MISD
> vision services evaluation. This information will assist DELEG/MCB in
> understanding the student, as well as, provide documentation to assist in
> prevocational and vocational training considerations needed for DELEG/MCB
> service planning. Information will also be provided as to the scheduling 
> of
> the IEPT so that the DELEG/MCB counselor may attend the IEP and initiate a
> DELEG/MCB file and authorize participation into these partnership 
> transition
> services.
>
>
>
> Legally and/ or totally blind secondary students may be eligible for
> referral for these transition services anytime after the age of 14 when
> their eligibility for transition services begins per the IDEA. By mutual
> agreement, a student's participation in these specific partnership
> transition services may be delayed until it is determined the student will
> gain benefit from participation.
>
>
>
> III.       Joint Planning & Documentation of Cooperative Efforts
>
> (A)         DELEG/MCB
>
>
>
> 1.                  The DELEG/MCB counselor will review the referral
> materials.
>
> 2.                  The DELEG/MCB counselor will complete the DELEG/MCB
> intake process, contacting the parents/students within 60 days after 
> receipt
> of the intake materials, establishing eligibility for services.
>
> 3.                  DELEG/MCB will participate in IEP and transition for
> students as requested by the MISD TC/VI and/or the student's school.
>
> 4.                  Provide the family with written information regarding
> available programs and services through DELEG/MCB.
>
> 5.                  DELEG/MCB counselor will obtain medical 
> report/physical
> exam from family.
>
> 6.                  DELEG/MCB will arrange any special evaluations 
> necessary
> for the student to pursue program goals.
>
> 7.                  In partnership with other agencies, DELEG/MCB will
> provide each transition student the soft skills curriculum that prepares
> individuals for the following activities: adapted job seeking skills, 
> resume
> preparation, mock employment interviews, application completion, job
> decoding, job shadowing, problem solving, mobility and transportation.
> Opportunities for summer employment will be offered to appropriate
> transitioning students for the development of work skills. A transition
> skills portfolio will be kept for each student documenting skill
> acquisition. Information regarding vocational training, as well as
> information regarding area colleges and universities will be provided to
> assist students in planning future program and career goals.
>
> 8.                  Arrange inclusion in the appropriate partnership
> secondary transition program once a student reaches high school level.
>
> 9.                  Upon completion of their educational program, 
> DELEG/MCB
> will provide students with any vocational assessments necessary for job
> training, job placement or college assistance.
>
>
>
> (B)         MISD
>
>
>
> 1.                  MISD TC/VI will provide the referral materials 
> outlined
> in the referral process to the DELEG/MCB counselor for all eligible
> secondary students on their caseload.
>
> 2.                  MISD TC/VI will invite the DELEG/MCB to the IEPT 
> meeting
> of these students by the 14th birthday of the student.
>
> 3.                  MISD TC/VI will work in consultation with the 
> DELEG/MCB
> to identify and place the student in the appropriate partnership 
> transition
> program.
>
>
>
> IV.       Feedback Mechanism
>
>
>
> 1.                  Parents/guardians will receive updates regarding
> progress within the transition program (including any employment 
> roadblocks
> that are disability related) via the IEP process, as well as attend the
> established bi-annual parent night.
>
> 2.                  Ongoing collaboration and dialogue will occur between
> DELEG/MCB, their collaborating agencies and MISD TC/VI staff to monitor 
> and
> assess this partnership transition program.
>
> 3.                  A transition skills portfolio (written, audio, visual,
> video or any combination) will be developed annually for each student by 
> the
> skills provider to document skill acquisition. This portfolio will be 
> shared
> with and housed by the local district to be part of the student's 
> permanent
> school record.
>
> 4.                  An annual Program Review Report will be issued by
> DELEG/MCB that will identify the goals of the participants and progress 
> made
> toward achieving the goals.
>
>
>
>
>
> V.        Evaluation of Program  Goals and Objectives/ Outcomes
>
>
>
> 1.                  Annual review of the program will be performed by
> DELEG/MCB, MISD TC/VI and any agencies contracted to provide transition
> services.
>
> 2.                  Annual review of student skill portfolios.
>
> 3.                  Review of annual DELEG/MCB Program Review Report.
>
> 4.                  Provide Vocational exploration opportunities
>
> a)      Job Shadowing experiences
>
> b)      Mentoring
>
> c)      Vocational Assessments
>
> d)      Paid or unpaid work experiences
>
> 5)   Independent Living Skills
>
> a)  Orientation kitchen appliances
>
> b)  Simple meal preparation
>
> c)  Laundry experience
>
>      d)  Time and money management
>
> 6)   Guideposts
>
>       a) Work Readiness Skills
>
> b) Community -based instruction, co-op
>
> c) Entrepreneurship
>
>       d) Visits to Michigan Works
>
> 7)    Orientation and Mobility
>
> a) Expanded mobility training to large venues ,i.e.          malls,
> stadiums, etc.
>
> b) Use of public transportation
>
> c)  Crossing of busy intersections and roundabouts
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> VI.       Process For Resolution of Conflicts
>
>
>
> Any conflict that arises will be resolved between the DELEG/MCB counselor
> and the MISD TC/VI. Any conflict that cannot be resolved at that level 
> will
> be taken to the DELEG/MCB Regional  Manager and the MISD supervisor of
> vision services. Any conflict that cannot be resolved at that level will 
> be
> taken to the Director of Consumer Services (MCB) and the MISD Associate
> Superintendent for Special Education Services.
>
>
>
> Department of Energy, Labor and Economic Growth/Michigan Commission for 
> the
> Blind
>
> Cooperative Cash Match Agreement
>
> Program & Budget-Attachment B
>
> Agreement originated on 10-01-010
>
>
>
> IDENTIFICATION
>
> DELEG/MCB Regional Office:           Detroit Regional Office
>
> Cooperating Agency:                          Macomb Intermediate School
> District
>
> Dates of Service:                                 10-01-10 through 
> 09-30-11
>
>
>
> ARMS SHORT FUND SOURCE NAME:               MACOMB ISD
>
>
>
> MEASURABLE PROGRAM ACTIVITIES/OUTCOMES:
>
>
>
> 31 plus referrals will be provided for inclusion in this program. Those
> secondary students determined eligible for MISD TC/VI services and 
> requiring
> transition services will receive adapted job related transition services. 
> It
> is expected that a majority of these students will obtain the necessary
> skills for productive employment.
>
>
>
> RESOURCES
>
> A.     Local (27 percent of Total)
> $30,940
>
> B.      DELEG/MCB
> $80,649.12
>
> C.     Total
> $111,589.12
>
>
>
> PAYMENT SCHEDULE
>
> 100% by July 31, 2011
>
>
>
> COOPERATING AGENCY INFORMATION
>
>            Name:                          Macomb ISD
>
> Address:                      44001 Garfield Rd., Clinton Twp., MI 48038
>
> Telephone:                   (586) 228-3300
>
> Federal ID#:                38-1714601
>
> Attention:                    Cynthinan Alderman
>
>
>
> SIGNATORIES
>
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________________________           ____________
>
> Gwendolyn McNeal, East Region Manager DLEG/MCB                Date
>
> _________________________________________________          ___________
>
> Cynthinan Alderman, Executive Director, MISD  Center Programs
> Date
>
>
>
> Department of Energy, Labor and Economic Growth/Michigan Commission for 
> the
> Blind
>
>
>
> Cooperative Cash Match Agreement
>
> Annual Review-Attachment C
>
> Cooperative agreement between Macomb ISD
>
> and Department of Energy, Labor and Economic Growth/Michigan Commission 
> for
> the Blind
>
>
>
>
>
> Per the cooperative agreement for fiscal year 2011 the undersigned have
> jointly reviewed the program objectives outlined in Attachment A, agree 
> that
> the program has been operated in compliance with the requirements of the
> written agreement. It is further agreed that the program goals have
> effectively been met to the satisfaction of all parties.
>
>
>
>
>
> Reviewed and Approved by:
> ____________________________________
>
>
>
>
>
> ____________________________________
>
>
>
>
> ____________________________________
>
>
>
>
> ____________________________________
>
>
>
>
>
> Date of Review:
> ____________________________________
>
>
>
>
>
>
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