[nfbmi-talk] does bsbp follow this?

[joe harcz Comcast]

And note all materials in alterate formats both upon request and pro forma. 
This is where the ADA/504 trump the insane misapplication of the FOIA in all 
information related to meetings including advisory boards.

And this is precisely where Rodgers, et al should be sued back to the 
stoneage...Oops they already are there in documented fashion.
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> Absolutely not.  As an example, the meeting of the BS4BP ADVISORY 
> commission
> last Thursday was not held at a location accessible by a bus line.  Is 
> such
> a minimum accommodation too mmuch to ask of an agency allegedly serving
> blind persons?  At least someone in state got one thing true and very
> accurate, the agency name--BS4BP!
>
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> Table with 5 columns and 4 rows
> Effective Date:
> 09-12-2011 Policy #:
> G-01 Supersedes:
> 3-31-05 Subject:
> Meeting Accessibility
> Page:
> 1 of 4 Table endPURPOSE
> The Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) plans and 
> sponsors
>
> meetings and events attended exclusively by LARA staff as well as those
> attended by
> individuals and organizations outside the department. In addition, LARA
> plans portions
> of and co-sponsors meetings and events with other organizations and
> individuals
> outside the department. In keeping with federal and state disability 
> rights
> laws, it is the
> intent of this policy to standardize the department's planning of and
> participation in
> meetings and events to ensure accessibility for all participants.
> POLICY
> LARA sponsored Meetings and Events
> Events and meetings planned and sponsored entirely by LARA will be
> accessible,
> whether attended by LARA staff, individuals from outside the department, 
> or
> both. This
> policy includes but is not limited to meetings open to the public,
> conferences,
> educational events, press conferences, staff training and retreats.
> "Accessible" means
> that all who are qualified to attend will be able to attend, participate 
> in
> all activities, and
> have access to information in the needed alternative formats in a timely
> manner that
> allows full participation during the event. At a minimum, the site will be
> barrier-free, and
> additional accommodations will be provided upon request with advance 
> notice.
>
> Event announcements should be made sufficiently in advance or at least the
> number of
> days necessary to receive and respond to requests for accommodations. 
> These
> announcements should include a statement similar to the following:
> "The meeting site is accessible, including handicapped parking. 
> Individuals
> attending the meeting are requested to refrain from using heavily scented
> personal care products, in order to enhance accessibility for everyone.
> People with disabilities requiring additional accommodations such as
> information in alternative formats in order to participate in the meeting
> should
> contact the LARA Office Services, Americans With Disabilities Act
> coordinator."
> Table with 5 columns and 4 rows
> Effective Date:
> 09-12-2011 Policy #:
> G-01 Supersedes:
> 3-31-05 Subject:
> Meeting Accessibility
> Page:
> 2 of 4 Table endMeetings and events planned and sponsored by others 
> outside
> LARA
> When LARA staff participates in an event planned and/or sponsored by 
> another
>
> organization, the portion of the event presented by LARA staff should be
> accessible,
> and LARA staff will advocate for accessibility and provide technical
> assistance to
> increase accessibility at the entire event.
> A LARA bureau participating in the meeting or event is responsible for
> implementing
> this policy. Questions on this policy may be directed to LARA Office
> Services,
> Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator.
> PROCEDURES
> These procedures and resources pertain to meetings and events sponsored 
> and
> planned in whole or in part by the Department of Licensing and Regulatory
> Affairs
> (LARA). These procedures will be revised and updated as approved by the 
> LARA
> ADA
> Coordinator.
> Meeting/Event Planning Procedures
> 1. Know your audience. Do you know all the persons (and their abilities)
> coming to
> the event? Is it an event only for those invited or registered, or is it 
> an
> event open
> to the public without pre-registration? If you know the audience, this 
> will
> help with
> planning, but remember that (for example) anyone could suddenly need to 
> use
> crutches on a temporary basis. If people register for your event, you have
> the
> opportunity for them to alert you to their accommodation needs and you can
> provide precisely what is requested. Otherwise, you need to prepare for 
> the
> unknown by having an accessible site, materials on hand in alternative
> formats and
> a sign language interpreter if needed. 2. Site selection. If possible, the
> bureau planning the meeting or event should
> conduct an onsite visit of the location or proposed location to determine
> accessibility, including factors such as parking, meeting rooms, 
> elevators,
> restrooms, and others which may have an effect on participation in the
> event. If it
> is not possible for bureau staff to do an on-site visit, staff from a
> partner
> organization (such as one of Michigan's Centers for Independent Living) 
> may
> be Table with 5 columns and 4 rows
> Effective Date:
> 09-12-2011 Policy #:
> G-01 Supersedes:
> 3-31-05 Subject:
> Meeting Accessibility
> Page:
> 3 of 4 Table endable to provide information about the proposed location
> based on a visit or past
> experience.
> 3. Transportation, parking and getting into and around the facility. Think
> about
> approaching your event or meeting from private automobiles, taxis, or 
> public
>
> transportation. Any barriers in the event location? Are there enough
> accessible
> parking spaces for the event? Any security issues that require advance
> arrangements for guest parking? Are there accessible paths of travel (with
> ramps,
> curb cuts and elevators where needed) from the parking area to meeting 
> rooms
> to
> restrooms to other sites for the event, including a minimum 36 inches of
> clearance
> through doorways for the path of travel. 4. Access statement. In press
> releases, advertisements, publications and other
> information about the event, include a statement such as this: "The 
> meeting
> site is accessible, including handicapped
> parking. Individuals attending the meeting are requested to
> refrain from using heavily scented personal care products, in
> order to enhance accessibility for everyone. People with
> disabilities requiring additional accommodations such as
> information in alternative formats in order to participate in the
> meeting should contact the LARA Office Services, Americans
> With Disabilities Act coordinator."
> Before sending this out, it is important to verify that the site actually 
> is
> accessible
> and that there is adequate handicapped parking as estimated for your 
> event.
> The deadline for requesting additional accommodations or alternative 
> formats
>
> must allow time for participants to find out about the event and for you 
> to
> respond
> to requests. If there isn't time to receive and respond to specific 
> requests
> for
> accommodations, staff need to be prepared for any accommodation need.
> Table with 5 columns and 4 rows
> Effective Date:
> 09-12-2011 Policy #:
> G-01 Supersedes:
> 3-31-05 Subject:
> Meeting Accessibility
> Page:
> 4 of 4 Table end5. Have a generous timeline. Publicize the meeting early
> enough (10 days in
> advance recommended) for people needing accommodations to request them,
> and for you to provide them. Know when people will actually receive the
> meeting
> announcement. 6. Seating. Designate barrier-free seating locations for
> people with disabilities
> dispersed throughout the seating area. Have adequate open spaces for
> individuals using wheelchairs, seats with a clear view of sign language
> interpreters for people who are deaf, and seating close to the podium or
> stage for
> individuals with limited vision. Room layout should allow full 
> participation
> in
> planned activities. For example, if activities require moving from table 
> to
> table,
> allow enough space between tables for people using a wheelchair or 
> mobility
> aids. 7. Accessible information throughout the event. This includes
> speeches,
> PowerPoint and other presentations, flip charts, hand-outs, films, videos
> and
> other information. For example, accommodations may include sign language
> interpreters, assistive listening systems, and/or real-time captioning for
> individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. People who are blind or
> visually
> impaired may need materials in alternative formats such as large print,
> Braille,
> audiotape, and/or a computer disc. The information should be available
> during
> the event, and not sent after the fact.
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