December 12, 2007-The Michigan Commission for the Blind (MCB) Training Center welcomes the public to its annual Holiday Open House on Wednesday, December 19, 1-4 p.m., at 1541 Oakland Drive in Kalamazoo. Throughout the afternoon, students will be on hand to provide tours of the residential training center and share information about the training they receive to learn how to do things in new ways without sight. The open house will include a buffet of hot and cold appetizers. An RSVP is appreciated, but not required-please call 269-337-3854.

MCB provides training and other opportunities for individuals who are blind to achieve independence and/or employment, annually serving more than 4,500 state residents who are blind or visually impaired. For more information, visit the website at www.michigan.gov/mcb or call toll-free at 1-800-292-4200 (voice) or 1-888-864-1212 (TTY).

The Michigan Commission for the Blind is part of the Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth (DLEG), which is investing in Michigan's future by helping to create the jobs of today and tomorrow, ensuring that our children and adults have the skills these jobs demand, making Michigan a better place to do business, and training and placing those who need jobs now. For more information about DLEG, visit the department's website at www.michigan.gov/dleg.

EVENT:         Holiday Open House

DATE:           Wednesday, December 19, 2007

TIME:             1:00 ─ 4:00 p.m.

LOCATION:   MCB Training Center
                     1541 Oakland Drive
                     Kalamazoo, MI

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