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LARA - State Plan Amendments, Notice of Public Meetings
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State Plan Amendments, Notice of Public Meetings July 9, 11, and 13, 2012
Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Michigan Commission for the Blind
State Plan Amendments
Notice of Public Meetings
July 9, July 11, and July 13, 2012
2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
The Michigan Commission for the Blind (MCB), Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), will hold public meetings at five locations, as set forth below, to receive comments on proposed amendments to the FY 2013 State Plan for Vocational Rehabilitation Services and the State Supported Employment Services Program (Proposed State Plan Amendment). The Proposed State Plan Amendment implements provisions of Executive Order 2012-10 and will be submitted for final approval to the United States Department of Education, Rehabilitation Services Administration.
The five public meetings will be held as follows:
Lansing
Monday, July 9, 2012, 2:00-6:00 p.m.
Lake Superior Room
Braille and Talking Book Library
702 West Kalamazoo Street
Lansing, MI 48909
Escanaba
Wednesday, July 11, 2012, 2:00-6:00 p.m.
Conf. Room 2nd Floor
Escanaba Office
State Office Building
305 Ludington
Escanaba, MI 49829
Kalamazoo
Wednesday, July 11, 2012, 2:00-6:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Room
MCB Training Center
1541 Oakland Drive
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
Detroit
Friday, July 13, 2012, 2:00-6:00 p.m.
Room L150
Cadillac Place
3038 W. Grand Blvd.
Detroit, MI 48202
Gaylord
Friday, July 13, 2012, 2:00-6:00 p.m.
Hearings Room
Michigan Dept. of Environmental Quality
2100 W. M-32
Gaylord, MI 49735
The link to the Proposed State Plan Amendment and the link to Executive Order 2012-10 are posted on the Michigan Commission for the Blind website at www.michigan.gov/mcb.
Written comments on the Proposed State Plan Amendment may be submitted by email message, with "state plan comments" in the subject line, to Diamalyn Gaston at gastond at michigan.gov. Written comments may also be submitted in person at any of the above meetings.
All written comments, including email on the Proposed State Plan Amendment must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. Monday, July 16, 2012. All meeting sites are accessible. Individuals attending the meetings are requested to refrain from using heavily scented personal care products in order to enhance accessibility for everyone.
Persons with disabilities requiring additional accommodations (such as materials in alternative format), or a language interpreter in order to participate in the meeting or submit comments must call 1-800-292-4200 by 5:00 p.m. Thursday, July 5, 2012.
To encourage orderly administration of the meetings and minimize the possibility of any disruptions, meetings will be conducted in accord with the protocols approved by the LARA Director and MCB as follows:
1.. The sole purpose of the meeting is to accept comments from the public regarding the Proposed State Plan Amendments.
2.. Each meeting shall be chaired by a designated representative of MCB.
3.. The meeting chairperson shall preside over all aspects of the meeting.
4.. The meeting chairperson shall have final authority to implement and interpret these meeting protocols so as to maximize public comment opportunities while maintaining order and decorum.
5.. Members of the public who desire to make public comment will be given a number and recognized by the meeting chairperson in numerical order; each member of the public making a comment shall be provided a single, five-minute time period to make their public comment. Members of the public wishing to submit written or recorded comments at the meeting may do so by providing the written or recorded comment to the meeting secretary at the meeting.
6.. All meeting participants shall avoid engaging in any form of disruptive conduct. All participant behavior shall be appropriate and respectful. The meeting chairperson may require any participant to immediately cease any disruptive behaviors, and may direct the removal of any non-compliant person.
7.. Groups or organizations desiring to make comments may choose to designate a single representative to make comments on behalf of the group or organization.
8.. The meeting chairperson shall designate a meeting secretary who shall ensure that a summary of all public comments and material submitted at the meeting is compiled, along with a record of the date, time, place, and identification of staff of MCB who attend the meeting. The meeting chairperson shall have authority to approve the summary.
9.. The meeting chairperson shall cause the meeting summary to be published on the following website: www.michigan.gov/mcb.
10.. The meeting chairperson shall have authority to implement additional meeting protocols in order to ensure reasonable and necessary accommodations or meet other legal requirements.
For general information about the Michigan Commission for the Blind, visit the MCB website at www.michigan.gov/mcb, or call toll free: 1-800-292-4200; TTY 888-864-1212. For general information about LARA, please visit www.michigan.gov/lara.
Related Content
• Executive Order 2012-10
• MCB Office Locations & Staff Directory:
• MCB Success Stories
• Michigan Commission for the Blind video
• Welcome to the Michigan Commission for the Blind
• MCB Braille and Talking Book Library--Eligibility & Application
• MCB Documents and Reports
• MCB Website Search Tips
• 2011 Annual Report, Michigan Commission for the Blind
• Contact the Michigan Commission for the Blind
• Report broken links or other problems regarding the Michigan Commission for the Blind website
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