C A L I F O R N I A
Blind Advisory Committee
Advancing Employment, Economic Opportunities, and Access
Blind Advisory Committee
> Advancing Employment, Economic Opportunities, and Access
> for Blind or Visually Impaired Californians
> The Department of Rehabilitation is seeking nominations to serve on the Blind Advisory Committee.
> About the Blind Advisory Committee
> The Blind Advisory Committee (BAC) is established pursuant to Section 19098.5 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
> The BAC provides advice to the Department of Rehabilitation (Department) on means to increase competitive employment, enlarge economic opportunities, enhance independence and self-sufficiency, and in methods of improving services for persons who are blind or visually impaired.
> The committee develops, in conjunction with stakeholders, an annual work plan to identify and address areas for improvement in services provided by the division to persons who are blind and visually impaired.
> Composition:
> The BAC shall consist of no more than thirteen members who represent the wide and diverse interests of blind and visually impaired rehabilitation consumer constituencies. The majority of the members shall be blind or visually impaired. Members of the committee who are not blind or visually impaired shall have experience in services to the blind.
> Would you like to serve?
> The Director-appointed BAC consists of a diverse membership interested in, and representative of, Californians who are blind or visually impaired. The Director appoints representatives of specified entities to a four-year term.
> o All qualified applicants are urged to apply. If interested, please see attached instructions and application or contact Joe Smith at 916-558-5489 or fjsmith@dor.ca.gov.
> o The recruitment is for the vacant membership representation of: two at large members; one service provider of services to the blind and visually impaired; one member experienced in the education of blind and visually impaired youth; two positions who are Department consumers; and one California Council of the Blind nominee.
> o Attached for your reference is the membership composition with current representatives and terms.
> How to apply for appointment by the Director to serve on the BAC
> 1. To apply for appointment by the Director to the BAC, complete the application and provide your resume.
> 2. E-mail the application and your resume to Joe Smith, Blind Advisory Committee, at fjsmith@dor.ca.gov.
> 3. Send your signed application and resume to:
> Department of Rehabilitation
> Older Individuals Blind Program
> 721 Capitol Mall
> Sacramento CA 95814
>
> All applications should be received no later than December 30, 2011.
> Questions? Please call Joe Smith at 916-558-5489 or email fjsmith@dor.ca.gov.
Blind Advisory Committee> Advancing Employment, Economic Opportunities, and Access> for Blind or Visually Impaired Californians> The Department of Rehabilitation is seeking nominations to serve on the Blind Advisory Committee.> About the Blind Advisory Committee> The Blind Advisory Committee (BAC) is established pursuant to Section 19098.5 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.> The BAC provides advice to the Department of Rehabilitation (Department) on means to increase competitive employment, enlarge economic opportunities, enhance independence and self-sufficiency, and in methods of improving services for persons who are blind or visually impaired.> The committee develops, in conjunction with stakeholders, an annual work plan to identify and address areas for improvement in services provided by the division to persons who are blind and visually impaired.> Composition:> The BAC shall consist of no more than thirteen members who represent the wide and diverse interests of blind and visually impaired rehabilitation consumer constituencies. The majority of the members shall be blind or visually impaired. Members of the committee who are not blind or visually impaired shall have experience in services to the blind.> Would you like to serve?> The Director-appointed BAC consists of a diverse membership interested in, and representative of, Californians who are blind or visually impaired. The Director appoints representatives of specified entities to a four-year term.> o All qualified applicants are urged to apply. If interested, please see attached instructions and application or contact Joe Smith at 916-558-5489 or fjsmith@dor.ca.gov.> o The recruitment is for the vacant membership representation of: two at large members; one service provider of services to the blind and visually impaired; one member experienced in the education of blind and visually impaired youth; two positions who are Department consumers; and one California Council of the Blind nominee.> o Attached for your reference is the membership composition with current representatives and terms.> How to apply for appointment by the Director to serve on the BAC> 1. To apply for appointment by the Director to the BAC, complete the application and provide your resume.> 2. E-mail the application and your resume to Joe Smith, Blind Advisory Committee, at fjsmith@dor.ca.gov.> 3. Send your signed application and resume to:> Department of Rehabilitation> Older Individuals Blind Program> 721 Capitol Mall> Sacramento CA 95814>> All applications should be received no later than December 30, 2011.> Questions? Please call Joe Smith at 916-558-5489 or email fjsmith@dor.ca.gov.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 4:43PM