Welcome to the Michigan Commission for the Blind Read this brochure online in English, Spanish, or Arabic, and see a list of other MCB publications. Call 1-800-292-4200 toll-free in Michigan or 517-241-8631 for print, Braille, or audio copies of MCB publications, or for more information about the Michigan Commission for the Blind and the training and other services MCB provides statewide.
Welcome to the Michigan Commission for the Blind (Arabic) The Michigan Commission for the Blind (MCB) believes in the capacity of people who are blind or visually impaired to achieve employment and/or independence. MCB provides training and other services that empower people to achieve their individual goals.
Business Services from the Michigan Commission for the Blind Business Services from the Michigan Commission for the Blind help employers like you retain your experienced employees after vision loss and find new, qualified employees who are blind or visually impaired. For a brief overview of these services, read or listen to our Business Services brochure online in PDF format (with photos), Microsoft Word (in text only), or audio (MP3). Print, Braille, or audio tape copies are available by calling 1-800-292-4200 toll-free in Michigan, or 517-241-8631.
Independent Living Program from the Michigan Commission for the Blind The Michigan Commission for the Blind's Independent Living Program is for people age 55 or older who are legally blind and want to continue living at home as self-sufficiently as possible. Call 1-800-292-4200 to speak with an MCB Independent Living Program staff member in your area, or, for a brief overview of the program, read or listen to the MCB Independent Living Program brochure online in PDF format (with photos), Microsoft Word (in text only), or audio (MP3). The audio file can be played online or downloaded to a computer or MP3 player. To obtain print, Braille, or audio tape formats of this publication, call 1-800-292-4200 toll-free in Michigan, or 517-241-8631.
Youth Services Available from the Michigan Commission for the Blind This brochure includes information on the Youth Low Vision Program (providing low-vision eyewear) and the Youth Transition Program (for high school students preparing for postsecondary education or employment). Read or listen to this publication online in PDF format (with photos), Microsoft Word format (with text only), or audio (MP3). The audio file can be played online or downloaded to a computer or MP3 player. To obtain print, Braille, or audio tape copies of this publication, call 1-800-292-4200 toll-free in Michigan or 517-241-8631.
• MCB 2009 College Prep Program flier 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.
• MCB College Assessment Before an Individual Plan for Employment is developed that includes the use of Michigan Commission for the Blind resources for college, the individual must demonstrate his or her ability to function in the academic environment. The Michigan Commission for the Blind College Assessment, which is posted here as a Word file, has been developed to measure a student's preparedness for college, specifically in the areas of communication skills, note taking, technology skills, travel, and activities of daily living.
• Michigan and Local Organizations & Services (Michigan and Local Organizations & Services.) Find eye doctors, radio reading services, recreation, parent organizations, resources for seniors, government agencies, and nonprofit groups. Links are in alphabetical order within each category.
• AFB Senior Site AFB Senior Site. To help families, caregivers and people directly affected by vision loss, the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) has launched a new, totally accessible, multimedia web site that offers instructional videos, tips, and testimonials to help this country's growing low-vision population maintain independence. AFB's launch of the AFB Senior Site comes amid concerns from health officials that diseases like age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy are expected to double as the nation's 78 million baby boomers reach retirement age and beyond.
• MCB Vision 2020 Listserv--Subscribe Here MCB Vision 2020 Listserv--Subscribe Here. Sign up for the Michigan Commission for the Blind's "MCB Vision 2020 Listserv," an e-mail discussion group for issues related to blindness. The listserv is free of charge and open to anyone who wishes to subscribe.
• Michigan Assistive Technology Loan Fund Michigan Assistive Technology Loan Fund allows people with disabilities and seniors (or their family members) to purchase assistive technology devices or services, including modification of vehicles and homes. Loans may also cover cost of training to use the purchased equipment, warranties, and service agreements.
• Michigan Disability Resources Website Michigan Disability Resources Website. Michigan's first website devoted specifically to the interests, concerns, and needs of Michiganians with disabilities.
• Michigan Telework Loan Fund Michigan Telework Loan Fund. Have you ever wished you could work from home? Michigan residents with disabilities can apply for loans for equipment and home modifications to do just that! Individuals can either start a home-based business or work for an employer from home.
• Vision Loss Simulation Slide Show (Arizona Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired) Vision Loss Simulation Slide Show (Arizona Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired). This presentation contains slides which are simulations of various types of vision loss. However, they are only simulations of visual loss. Vision is a dynamic system which cannot be accurately depicted by slides or other static images, and actual vision loss varies greatly from individual to individual, even when caused by the same eye condition.
• Information for MCB Staff Information for MCB Staff. This section contains a group of documents used mainly by MCB staff. Everything here is public information.
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