Postsecondary Options for Blind Students is Featured Topic
of June 26 MCB Board Meeting in Lansing
Contact:
Susan Turney 517-241-8637
Agency:
Energy, Labor & Economic Growth
June 18, 2009 − The Michigan Commission for the Blind (MCB) will hold its regular board meeting on Friday, June 26, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Lansing at the Victor Building, 3rd Floor, Room A/B, 201 N. Washington (at Ottawa Street). The meeting is open to the public and will be of interest to people who are blind or visually impaired, their family members and friends, and anyone interested in learning more about the state- and federally funded services provided throughout the state by the Michigan Commission for the Blind.
The morning portion of the meeting will feature a report on the June 23 Braille-A-Thon at the State Capitol. In the afternoon, the agenda will include a panel presentation on Postsecondary Options for Students in Transition by MCB staff and student Leatrice Fullerton. The afternoon presentation will focus on an overview of student assessment, an overview of the College Prep Program, a preliminary report from the MCB College Policy Review Team, and a student's perspective.
Live audio of the meeting will be available to the public on the MCB website at www.michigan.gov/mcb. The meeting site is 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 accommodations (such as materials in alternative format) in order to participate in the meeting should call Sue Luzenski at (517) 335-4265 by June 23.
The commission's five-member policy board, appointed by the governor, oversees MCB programs throughout Michigan. For more than 30 years, MCB has provided training and other services for individuals who are blind or visually impaired to achieve independence and/or employment in the careers of their choice, annually serving nearly 4,000 state residents. For more information, visit www.michigan.gov/mcbor call toll-free: voice 1-800-292-4200; TTY 1-888-864-1212.
The Michigan Commission for the Blind is part of the Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth (DELEG), which is investing in Michigan's future by preparing for the new energy economy, 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.
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