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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">----- Original Message -----
<DIV style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; font-color: black"><B>From:</B> <A
title=turneys@michigan.gov href="mailto:turneys@michigan.gov">Turney, Susan
(LARA)</A> </DIV>
<DIV><B>To:</B> <A title=MCBStaff@michigan.gov
href="mailto:MCBStaff@michigan.gov">MCB Staff</A> ; <A
title=PosontL@michigan.gov href="mailto:PosontL@michigan.gov">Posont, Larry
(LARA)</A> ; <A title=president.nfb.mi@gmail.com
href="mailto:president.nfb.mi@gmail.com">'Larry Posont'</A> ; <A
title=SchuckL1@michigan.gov href="mailto:SchuckL1@michigan.gov">Schuck, Lydia
(LARA)</A> ; <A title=laschuck@juno.com href="mailto:laschuck@juno.com">'Lydia
Schuck'</A> ; <A title=ScottJ11@michigan.gov
href="mailto:ScottJ11@michigan.gov">Scott, John (LARA)</A> ; <A
title=jcscot@sbcglobal.net href="mailto:jcscot@sbcglobal.net">'JOHN SCOTT'</A> ;
<A title=phyllismagbanua@comcast.net
href="mailto:'phyllismagbanua@comcast.net'">'phyllismagbanua@comcast.net'</A> ;
<A title=waynesworld50@yahoo.com
href="mailto:'waynesworld50@yahoo.com'">'waynesworld50@yahoo.com'</A> ; <A
title=f.wurtzel@comcast.net href="mailto:f.wurtzel@comcast.net">'Fred
wurtzel'</A> ; <A title=joeharcz@comcast.net
href="mailto:joeharcz@comcast.net">'joe harcz Comcast'</A> ; <A
title=geerwilcox@att.net href="mailto:geerwilcox@att.net">'Geer Wilcox'</A> ; <A
title=dunkaz@ameritech.net href="mailto:dunkaz@ameritech.net">'Marianne
Dunn'</A> ; <A title=wadecher@msu.edu href="mailto:wadecher@msu.edu">'Cheryl
Wade'</A> ; <A title=ghkitchen@comcast.net
href="mailto:ghkitchen@comcast.net">'Ghkitchen'</A> ; <A
title=sharmese269@yahoo.com href="mailto:sharmese269@yahoo.com">'Sharmese
Anderson'</A> ; <A title=joe.sibley@comcast.net
href="mailto:joe.sibley@comcast.net">'Joe Sibley'</A> </DIV>
<DIV><B>Sent:</B> Friday, June 29, 2012 4:30 PM</DIV>
<DIV><B>Subject:</B> MCB State Plan Amendments, Notice of Public
Meetings</DIV></DIV>
<DIV><BR></DIV>
<DIV class=Section1>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Please note the information below
regarding public meetings to be held July 9, July 11, and </SPAN></FONT><FONT
face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">July 13, 2012</SPAN></FONT><FONT
face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">. The information below has
been posted to the home page of the </SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Arial><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">MCB</SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Arial><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> website at <A
href="http://www.michigan.gov/mcb">www.michigan.gov/mcb</A> and should be
available live online after </SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Arial><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">6:00 p.m.</SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Arial><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> tonight. The 2013 State Plan Final Draft and
Executive Order 2012-10 are live online on the </SPAN></FONT><FONT
face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">MCB</SPAN></FONT><FONT
face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> website home
page.</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><FONT face=Arial size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoAutoSig style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><FONT face=Arial size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Susan Turney</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoAutoSig style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><FONT face=Arial size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Communications & Outreach
Coordinator, </SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Arial><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Michigan</SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Arial><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> Commission for the Blind</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoAutoSig style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><FONT face=Arial size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Michigan Department of
Licensing and Regulatory Affairs </SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoAutoSig style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><FONT face=Arial size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">desk: 517-241-8631; cell:
517-243-3858; fax: 517-335-5140</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoAutoSig style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><FONT face=Arial size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">MCB</SPAN></FONT><FONT
face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> toll-free:
1-800-292-4200</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoAutoSig style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><FONT face=Arial size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">201 N. Washington
Square</SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">, Second
Floor, </SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoAutoSig style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><FONT face=Arial size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">P.O. Box</SPAN></FONT><FONT
face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> 30652</SPAN></FONT><FONT
face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">; </SPAN></FONT><FONT
face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Lansing</SPAN></FONT><FONT
face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">, </SPAN></FONT><FONT
face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">MI</SPAN></FONT><FONT
face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> </SPAN></FONT><FONT
face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">48909</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoAutoSig style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><FONT face=Arial size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><A
href="http://www.michigan.gov/mcb"><FONT face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">www.michigan.gov/mcb</SPAN></FONT></A></SPAN></FONT></P>
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<H2 style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><A name=OLE_LINK1></A><A
name=OLE_LINK2></A><B><FONT face=Arial color=black size=5><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">State Plan Amendments,
Notice of Public Meetings</SPAN></FONT></B></H2>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><FONT face=Arial color=black size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Department
of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs</SPAN></FONT></B><FONT face=Arial
color=black size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> </SPAN></FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0pt"><B><FONT face=Arial color=black size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Michigan</SPAN></FONT></B><B><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"> Commission for the Blind</SPAN></B></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0pt; localeRef: mnuNorm"><FONT face=Arial color=black
size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0pt; localeRef: mnuNorm"><FONT face=Arial color=black
size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">State Plan Amendments</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0pt; localeRef: mnuNorm"><FONT face=Arial color=black
size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Notice of Public Meetings</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0pt; localeRef: mnuNorm"><FONT face=Arial color=black
size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">July 9, July 11, and </SPAN></FONT>July 13,
2012</P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0pt; localeRef: mnuNorm"><FONT face=Arial color=black
size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0pt; localeRef: mnuNorm"><FONT face=Arial color=black
size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0pt; localeRef: mnuNorm"><FONT face=Arial color=black
size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">The 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.</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0pt; localeRef: mnuNorm"><FONT face=Arial color=black
size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0pt; localeRef: mnuNorm"><FONT face=Arial color=black
size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">The five public meetings will be held as
follows:</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0pt; localeRef: mnuNorm"><FONT face=Arial color=black
size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0pt; localeRef: mnuNorm"><B><FONT face=Arial color=black
size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Lansing</SPAN></FONT></B></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0pt; localeRef: mnuNorm"><FONT face=Arial color=black
size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">July 9, 2012</SPAN></FONT>, 2:00 p.m. -
6:00 p.m.</P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0pt; localeRef: mnuNorm"><FONT face=Arial color=black
size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Braille and Talking Book
Library</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0pt; localeRef: mnuNorm"><FONT face=Arial color=black
size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">702 West Kalamazoo
Street</SPAN></FONT><BR>Lansing, MI 48909</P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0pt; localeRef: mnuNorm"><B><FONT face=Arial color=black
size=3><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Lake Superior
Room</SPAN></FONT></B></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0pt; localeRef: mnuNorm"><FONT face=Arial color=black
size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0pt; localeRef: mnuNorm"><B><FONT face=Arial color=black
size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Escanaba</SPAN></FONT></B></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0pt; localeRef: mnuNorm"><FONT face=Arial color=black
size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">July 11, 2012</SPAN></FONT>, 2:00 p.m. -
6:00 p.m.</P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0pt; localeRef: mnuNorm"><FONT face=Arial color=black
size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Escanaba Office</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0pt; localeRef: mnuNorm"><FONT face=Arial color=black
size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">State</SPAN></FONT> Office Building</P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0pt; localeRef: mnuNorm"><FONT face=Arial color=black
size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">305 Ludington</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0pt; localeRef: mnuNorm"><FONT face=Arial color=black
size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Escanaba</SPAN></FONT>, MI 49829</P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0pt; localeRef: mnuNorm"><B><FONT face=Arial color=black
size=3><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Conf. Room 2nd
Floor</SPAN></FONT></B></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0pt; localeRef: mnuNorm"><B><FONT face=Arial color=black
size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"></SPAN></FONT></B> </P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0pt; localeRef: mnuNorm"><B><FONT face=Arial color=black
size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Kalamazoo</SPAN></FONT></B></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0pt; localeRef: mnuNorm"><FONT face=Arial color=black
size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">July 11, 2012</SPAN></FONT>, 2:00 p.m. -
6:00 p.m.</P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0pt; localeRef: mnuNorm"><FONT face=Arial color=black
size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">MCB</SPAN></FONT> Training Center</P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0pt; localeRef: mnuNorm"><FONT face=Arial color=black
size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">1541 Oakland Drive</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0pt; localeRef: mnuNorm"><FONT face=Arial color=black
size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Kalamazoo</SPAN></FONT>, MI 49008</P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0pt; localeRef: mnuNorm"><B><FONT face=Arial color=black
size=3><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Kalamazoo
Room</SPAN></FONT></B></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0pt; localeRef: mnuNorm"><FONT face=Arial color=black
size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0pt; localeRef: mnuNorm"><B><FONT face=Arial color=black
size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Detroit</SPAN></FONT></B></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0pt; localeRef: mnuNorm"><FONT face=Arial color=black
size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">July 13, 2012</SPAN></FONT>, 2:00 p.m. -
6:00 p.m.</P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0pt; localeRef: mnuNorm"><FONT face=Arial color=black
size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Cadillac Place</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0pt; localeRef: mnuNorm"><FONT face=Arial color=black
size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">3038 </SPAN></FONT>W. Grand Blvd.</P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0pt; localeRef: mnuNorm"><FONT face=Arial color=black
size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Detroit</SPAN></FONT>, MI 48202</P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0pt; localeRef: mnuNorm"><B><FONT face=Arial color=black
size=3><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Room
L150</SPAN></FONT></B> </P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0pt; localeRef: mnuNorm"><B><FONT face=Arial color=black
size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"></SPAN></FONT></B> </P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0pt; localeRef: mnuNorm"><B><FONT face=Arial color=black
size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Gaylord</SPAN></FONT></B></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0pt; localeRef: mnuNorm"><FONT face=Arial color=black
size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">July 13, 2012</SPAN></FONT>, 2:00 p.m. -
6:00 p.m.</P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0pt; localeRef: mnuNorm"><FONT face=Arial color=black
size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Michigan</SPAN></FONT> Dept. of
Environmental Quality</P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0pt; localeRef: mnuNorm"><FONT face=Arial color=black
size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">2100 W. M-32</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0pt; localeRef: mnuNorm"><FONT face=Arial color=black
size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Gaylord</SPAN></FONT>, MI 49735</P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0pt; localeRef: mnuNorm"><B><FONT face=Arial color=black
size=3><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Hearings
Room</SPAN></FONT></B></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0pt; localeRef: mnuNorm"><FONT face=Arial color=black
size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0pt; localeRef: mnuNorm"><FONT face=Arial color=black
size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">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 (</SPAN></FONT>MCB) website at <A
href="http://www.michigan.gov/mcb" cmImpressionSent="1"><FONT
color=#606420><SPAN
style="COLOR: #606420">www.michigan.gov/mcb</SPAN></FONT></A>.</P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0pt; localeRef: mnuNorm"><FONT face=Arial color=black
size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0pt; localeRef: mnuNorm"><FONT face=Arial color=black
size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">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 <A href="mailto:gastond@michigan.gov"
cmImpressionSent="1"><FONT color=black><SPAN
style="COLOR: black">gastond@michigan.gov</SPAN></FONT></A>. Written
comments may also be submitted in person at any of the above
meetings.</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0pt; localeRef: mnuNorm"><FONT face=Arial color=black
size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0pt; localeRef: mnuNorm"><FONT face=Arial color=black
size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">All written comments, including email on
the Proposed State Plan Amendment must be received no later than
</SPAN></FONT>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.</P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0pt; localeRef: mnuNorm"><FONT face=Arial color=black
size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0pt; localeRef: mnuNorm"><FONT face=Arial color=black
size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">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 </SPAN></FONT>5:00 p.m. Thursday, July 5, 2012.</P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0pt; localeRef: mnuNorm"><FONT face=Arial color=black
size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0pt; localeRef: mnuNorm"><FONT face=Arial color=black
size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">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
</SPAN></FONT>MCB as follows:</P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0pt; localeRef: mnuNorm"><FONT face=Arial color=black
size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<OL type=1>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="COLOR: black; localeRef: mnuNorm"><FONT face=Arial
color=black size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">The sole
purpose of the meeting is to accept comments from the public regarding the
Proposed State Plan Amendment. </SPAN></FONT>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="COLOR: black; localeRef: mnuNorm"><FONT face=Arial
color=black size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Each
meeting shall be chaired by a designated representative of </SPAN></FONT><FONT
face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">MCB</SPAN></FONT><FONT
face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">. </SPAN></FONT>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="COLOR: black; localeRef: mnuNorm"><FONT face=Arial
color=black size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">The
chairperson shall preside over all aspects of the meeting.
</SPAN></FONT>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="COLOR: black; localeRef: mnuNorm"><FONT face=Arial
color=black size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">The
chairperson shall have final authority to implement and interpret these
meeting protocols so as to maximize public comment opportunities while
maintaining order and decorum. </SPAN></FONT>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="COLOR: black; localeRef: mnuNorm"><FONT face=Arial
color=black size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Members
of the public who desire to make public comment will be given a number and
recognized by the chair 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. </SPAN></FONT>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="COLOR: black; localeRef: mnuNorm"><FONT face=Arial
color=black size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">All
meeting participants shall avoid engaging in any form of disruptive
conduct. All participant behavior shall be appropriate and
respectful. The chairperson may require any participant to immediately
cease any disruptive behaviors, and may direct the removal of any
non-compliant person. </SPAN></FONT>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="COLOR: black; localeRef: mnuNorm"><FONT face=Arial
color=black size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Groups or
organizations desiring to make comments may choose to designate a single
representative to make comments on behalf of the group or organization.
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color=black size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">The
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 </SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Arial><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">MCB</SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Arial><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> who attend the meeting. The chairperson
shall have authority to approve the summary. </SPAN></FONT>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="COLOR: black; localeRef: mnuNorm"><FONT face=Arial
color=black size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">The
chairperson shall cause the meeting summary to be published on the following
website: <A href="http://www.michigan.gov/mcb" cmImpressionSent="1"><FONT
color=#606420><SPAN
style="COLOR: #606420">www.michigan.gov/mcb</SPAN></FONT></A>.
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<LI class=MsoNormal style="COLOR: black; localeRef: mnuNorm"><FONT face=Arial
color=black size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">The
chairperson shall have authority to implement additional meeting protocols in
order to ensure reasonable and necessary accommodations or meet other legal
requirements. </SPAN></FONT></LI></OL>
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size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">For general information about the Michigan
Commission for the Blind, visit the </SPAN></FONT>MCB website at <A
href="http://www.michigan.gov/mcb" cmImpressionSent="1"><FONT
color=#606420><SPAN
style="COLOR: #606420">www.michigan.gov/mcb</SPAN></FONT></A>, or call toll
free: 1-800-292-4200; TTY 888-864-1212. For general information about
LARA, please visit <A href="http://www.michigan.gov/lara"
cmImpressionSent="1"><FONT color=#606420><SPAN
style="COLOR: #606420">www.michigan.gov/lara</SPAN></FONT></A>.</P>
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