This is a 12-week program that provides blind and visually impaired students in the Genesee Intermediate School District (GISD) with the opportunity to explore career possibilities under the direction of mentors who may have similar disabilities.

This is a food service and vending internship in MCB's Business Enterprise Program for blind and visually impaired youth ages 15-22. Participants work 20-30 hours per week at $7.40 per hour with a Business Enterprise Program operator.

This is an eight-day training program for blind and visually impaired youth ages 14 through 21 years old whose goal includes postsecondary education and/or transitionaing to competitive employment.

Career Club is for blind and visually impaired students ages 14 through 26 in Ingham and Eaton Counties. The program includes but is not limited to job tours, job planning, interviewing activities, job shadows, job try-outs, disability rights/self advocacy, soft skills related to preparing for employment, team-building activities, and goal setting.

MCB 2010 College Preparatory Program at Western Michigan University for blind and visually impaired high school juniors and seniors as well as anyone else who would like to pursue college training, but has not done so as a person who is blind or visually impaired.

... at the Hilton Anatole Hotel, 2201 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, Texas. Hotel reservations: (214) 761-7500.

This program provides blind and visually impaired Detroit Public Schools students ages 14 through 26 with vocational exploration, technology training, and pre-employment and employment experiences.

... at the Phoenix Downtown Sheraton Hotel.

Topic: Downloading books to your NLS digital player from the NLS BARD website. Everyone is welcome no matter their level of computer experience.

This program provides Macomb Intermediate School District students ages 14-26 who are blind or visually impaired with an opportunity to participate in pre-employment training, soft skills development, and possible work experience.

To listen to the special commission meeting over the telephone, please dial 1-877-336-1831 toll-free, passcode 7467045# (pound sign). The complete meeting agenda is online here.

To listen to the meeting over the telephone, please dial (877) 873-8017 toll-free, passcode 9806128# (pound sign).

For more information, visit www.namrc.org.

For more information, visit www.aerbvi.org.

Join the celebration from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Capitol Lawn with live music, food, entertainment, speakers, and exhibits. Read the complete text here of the tribute issued by Governor Jennifer M. Granholm and Lt. Governor John D. Cherry, Jr., in honor of the 20th anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act.

This one-day camp is sponsored by MCB for blind and visually impaired youth ages 14 through 26, featuring employment-related activities including career exploration, how to dress for success, and more.

This committee works to ensure that MCB services are available to all eligible individuals in Michigan's diverse population. All MCB staff, partners, and stakeholders are welcome to participate on the committee, and the committee is seeking new members.