[nfbmi-talk] Fw: bsbp dhs colloboration etc

[joe harcz Comcast]

Shoot we don't even get access to welfare or related services....
----- Original Message ----- 
From: joe harcz Comcast 
To: Ed Rodgers BSBP Dir. 
Cc: Marlene Malloy MCRS Dir. ; Michael Poyma VA MCRS ; BRIAN SABOURIN ; Sue Luzenski BSBP Adm. Ass. ; Sally Conway USDOJ ; Daniel Levy ; Elmer Cerano MPAS ; MARK CODY ; MARK MCWILLIAMS MPAS 
Sent: Thursday, June 12, 2014 3:36 PM
Subject: bsbp dhs colloboration etc


June 11 2014 DHS Collaborative Agreement

 

Paul Joseph Harcz, Jr.

1365 E. Mt. Morris Rd.

Mt. Morris, MI 48458

joeharcz at comcast.net

810-516-5262

 

To: Edward Rodgers, Director

Mich. Bureau Services for Blind Persons (BSBP)

 

Dear Mr. Rodgers,

 

I am writing today to point out the following section of the BSBP Draft State Plan:

 

 

 

“The BSBP collaborative agreement with the Department of Human Services (DHS) provides services to that enable families and individuals to move toward independence.  The BSBP may refer consumers to the MDHS for determination of eligibility for a variety of services including the Family Independence Program (FIP-cash assistance); Food Assistance Program (FAP); Child Day Care (CDC); Medical Assistance (MA); State Emergency Relief (SER); Adult Services which includes - Adult Protective Services, Independent Living Services and Adult Community Placement Services. BSBP and DHS has collaborated and developed an amendment to the agreement to provide services to individuals that are in need of state disability services prior to becoming eligible for SSI or SSDI. These individuals will work with BSBP and DHS in the development of an individualized plan for employment (IPE) in order to be a recipient of State Disability Assistance (SDA).  BSBP and DHS will collaborate to reduce the dependency on permanent disability benefits and promote opportunities for disabled citizens to actively participate in their communities and workforce by maximization/coordination of government, private agency and business resources to assist individuals with disabilities to enter or re-enter the workforce; improving the health and well-being of individuals with disabilities by promoting work participation; de-emphasizing disability as a de facto public assistance program; and refocusing efforts on assisting as many individuals with disabilities, as well as transitioning youth  to enter or return to the workforce.”

 

 

Now for one I am requesting a copy of this ccolloborative agreement in accessible format pursuant to known obligations under the ADA and Section 504.

 

Moreover, I wish to point out that DHS has persistently violated my rights and those of countless blind applicants for services in that it does not have a fully accessible web site, facilities and does not provide applicants with accessible information in a timely manner and does not provide other reasonable accommodations even after written requests.

 

As one who does have a common relationship it is incumbent upon BSBP to ensure full compliance of this entity. Besides you are the acknowledged experts on these matters right?

 

Sincerely,

 

Paul Joseph Harcz, Jr.

 

Cc: MCRS

Cc: Sharon Alston Ellis, MI ADA Compliance

Cc:  BSBP Commissioners

Cc: MPAS

Cc: US DOJ Civil Rights Division Disability Rights Section

Cc: Dan Levy Mich. Civil Rights Commission

Cc: NFB MI

Cc: several