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Current Events For May 2003(See Current Events Only)
| May 07 / 03 | Celebrating Excellence: Honoring NLS Narrator Bob Askey and His Work; Ann Arbor; May 7, 2003
This event honoring National Library Service narrator Bob Askey is co-sponsored by the Michigan Commission for the Blind and the Washtenaw County Library for the Blind and Physically Disabled.
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| May 08 / 03 | Communities of Power Statewide Action Day
Sponsored by the Michigan Disability Rights Coalition, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Capitol Lawn, State Capitol, Lansing. An opportunity to hear from and speak with representatives from State Departments and Councils, and elected officials, in this advocacy and learning event. Contact 517/333-2477 or 800/760-4600 for further information.
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May 23 / 03 | Mini-Adjustment Workshop
Will take place at the Holiday Inn-South Convention Center, 6820 South Cedar, Lansing, MI. This weeklong event will provide MCB clients with training in a variety of skills of blindness, e.g., cane travel, Braille, adaptive kitchen skills, dealing with time and money, and adaptive computer technology. Contact Jim Baird at 269/337-3758 or Bonnie Betz at 269/337-3858.
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| May 19 / 03 | MCB Commission Meeting
Will take place at the Conference Room A, Victor Office Center, 201 N. Washington Sq., Lansing.
Contact Tish Kingaby at 517/335-4265.
*Note: The regular meeting begins at 10:00 a.m. The Committee-of-Whole meeting begins at 9:00 a.m. The meeting sites are accessible. 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 services or alternative formats to participate in the meeting should call Larry Best at 517/373-2062 one week prior to the meeting.
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May 29 / 03 | Employing People with Disabilities and Assistive Technologies Conference
Will be held at the Lansing Center, Lansing. This conference will focus on resources that could be utilized by the staff of Michigan Works! Service Centers to assure quality services to disabled customers. Contact Dorothy Granberry at Michigan Works Association at 517/371-1100 for further information.
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