[nfbmi-talk] I Can Connect program funding

[joe harcz Comcast]

Interesting link here not only on this issues but for others who are deaf, 
deaf-blind, or blind:
http://www.fcc.gov/encyclopedia/disability-rights-office-headlines
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Marcus Simmons" <president at map-n.org>
To: "Jackie Ellington" <Jackie.Ellington at fcc.gov>; <rodgerse at michigan.gov>
Cc: ""Sue Luzenski"" <LuzenskiS at michigan.gov>; <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sunday, November 03, 2013 7:30 PM
Subject: [nfbmi-talk] I Can Connect program funding


> Dear Mr. Edward F. Rodgers,
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>
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> I understand you are a very busy person and depend on your staff to do 
> research and supply you with all the answers to questions submitted by the 
> public. It has come to my attention; some of the information given to you 
> by your staff is flawed.
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> Take for instance, the "I Can Connect" program.
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> I have been asked to provide funds for a FOIA search for the contract 
> between DSBP and the Perkins School for the Blind, which was to provide 
> financial support for equipment and training for qualified deaf/blind 
> individuals.
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> My personal research indicates from Perkins School for the Blind that no 
> such contract is in effect. Perkins states, "Perkins is the certified 
> entity in 13 states but not in Michigan. The certified entity in Michigan 
> is Bureau of Services for Blind Persons. Perkins does provide some 
> services in Michigan (database and equipment procurement) but BSBP manages 
> the program in the state. As such, BSBP provides services and submits 
> claims for reimbursement to the FCC through their subcontracted fund 
> manager, RLSA of Pennsylvania."
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> I have contacted them and there appears to be a connection between DSBP 
> and Rolka Loube Saltzer Associates of Pennsylvania and this is as far as I 
> have got.
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> Therefore, I will not support payment for a FOIA search for the Perkins 
> contract since it is irrelevant.
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> You are now directed to contact the subcontracted fund manager for 
> operational funds to continue with the "I Can Connect" program in 
> earnests.
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> Cordially,
> Marcus Simmons - President
> ASE Certified Technician
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