[nfbmi-talk] Fw: Executive Order 2012-10

[joe harcz Comcast]

We don't know because it is not accessable, which I guess goes to the point. 
Good question though. In fact it is the core question.
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> So, other than a name change, how exactly will this make the agency more
> responsive to its clients/consumers?
>
> Daniel
>
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> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: Terry Eagle
> To: 'joe harcz Comcast'
> Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2012 11:20 PM
> Subject: Executive Order 2012-10
>
>
> Below is the text and link to the Governor's press release of Executive
> Order 2012-10.
>
>
>
>
>
> Snyder issues revised executive order to enhance services for people with
> disabilities
>
> Wednesday, June 27, 2012
>
> LANSING, Mich. - Following collaborative input from Michigan residents 
> with
> disabilities,
>
> Gov. Rick Snyder today issued
>
> Executive Order 2012-10
>
> with changes that will better leverage expertise and resources to meet
> their needs.
>
> Today's Executive Order transfers the duties of the Michigan 
> Rehabilitation
> Services
>
> to the Department of Human Services and reconfigures the Michigan 
> Commission
> for
>
> the Blind as the Bureau of Services to Blind Persons within the state
> Department
>
> of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).
>
> Snyder previously issued
>
> Executive Order 2012-2
>
> last February, but it was rescinded in April
>
> to work with advocates to ensure the best possible services for residents
> who are
>
> blind or visually impaired.
>
> The new E.O. maintains two separate entities to address needs of people
> with disabilities
>
> and keeps services to blind persons, including the Business Enterprise
> Program (BEP),
>
> within LARA.
>
> Today's E.O. reflects the recommendations of federal and state advocates 
> to
> provide
>
> the best customer service and resources to Michigan citizens.
>
> "After discussion and collaboration with disability advocacy groups and
> individuals
>
> throughout Michigan, this executive order provides for efficient delivery 
> of
> services
>
> while, at the same time, addressing the specific concerns and suggestions 
> of
> citizens,"
>
> Snyder said. "I want to thank those who participated in this productive
> process to
>
> ensure the very best services for Michigan residents with disabilities."
>
> Richard Bernstein, an attorney and advocate for protecting the rights of
> people with
>
> disabilities stated, "I thank the governor for his willingness to work 
> with
> the blind
>
> community and their advocates to address our concerns. By working 
> together,
> we've
>
> been able to ensure the continuation of essential services for the blind 
> in
> Michigan."
>
> One of the recommendations implemented in the executive order, and based 
> on
> stakeholder
>
> input, is assurance that BEP related to businesses on federal property and
> the Business
>
> Opportunity Act will remain within LARA.
>
> "We are pleased that the Governor and other involved officials have been
> very receptive
>
> to our input," said
>
> Joe Sibley, president of the Michigan Council of the Blind and Visually
> Impaired
>
> . "I am confident when the dust settles that we will have fine services 
> for
> the blind
>
> and visually impaired in Michigan, and the amazing staff of the Commission
> for the
>
> Blind will be able to continue the great work that they do."
>
> The E.O. also appoints the director of the new Bureau of Services for 
> Blind
> Persons
>
> and Michigan Rehabilitation Services to serve as ex officio members of the
> newly-created
>
> Michigan Council for Rehabilitation Services, which will include a range 
> of
> individuals
>
> with disabilities and advocacy groups. It also clarifies the requirement 
> in
> the federal
>
> regulations for the Talent Investment Board representative on the Michigan
> Council
>
> for Rehabilitation Services.
>
> The order also mandates an implementation date of Oct. 1, 2012 for all
> portions of
>
> the order except matters related to the Disability Concerns Commission,
> whose transfer
>
> to Department of Civil Rights takes effect 60 days after the order is 
> filed.
> This
>
> provides time for public meetings and amendments to the two new bureaus'
> state plans.
>
> "
>
> We appreciate the Governor's willingness to work openly with us in
> developing plans
>
> to strengthen services for the blind," said Dr. Fredric K. Schroeder, 
> first
> vice
>
> president of the National Federation of the Blind. "In particular, we
> appreciate
>
> his commitment to keeping these services within a single agency to ensure
> that programs
>
> are coordinated and administered by individuals with specialized training
> and experience
>
> in blindness.
>
> "
>
>
>
>
>
> Here is a link to the accessible format of the press release of Executive
> Order 2012-10.
>
>
>
> http://www.michigan.gov/snyder/0,4668,7-277-57577_57657-281408--RSS,00.html
>
>
>
> Below is the link to the untagged, inaccessible PDF format of Executive
> Order 2012-10.
>
>
>
> http://www.michigan.gov/documents/snyder/EO_2012-10_390709_7.pdf
>
>
>
> TerryEagle
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