Education: High School Omaha Westside, Under Graduate Bachelor of Arts Degree from University Nebraska at Lincoln, Juris Doctor from University of Nebraska at Lincoln.
Work History: After graduating from Law School Private practice of law. Since 1989 worked at Burns and Porter Associates, an Estate and Financial Planning office in Omaha.
Family: Married with one child.
BioMy name is Becky Rieken. I am married to a wonderful man, Paul; we have two amazing daughters, Amber and Kayde; a super son-in-law, Matt; and a beautiful granddaughter, Tegan.
I am super pleased to have been appointed as a commissioner. My journey with blindness and NCBVI has been a long, interesting and varied one; from a consumer, to a thirty-seven year employee.
My name is Chad Bell. My family and I live just outside of Alliance, Nebraska. A few short months after I graduated from high school in 1995, I was involved in a car wreck which resulted in a back surgery leaving me totally blind. I then attended the Center for the Blind in Lincoln for six months.
I am pleased to have been given this opportunity to introduce myself. My name is Mike Hansen and I am honored to represent the Blind of Nebraska as well as the National Federation of the Blind as a Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired Board Member.
All comments, questions and concerns surrounding NCBVI’s state plan can, and should be, directed to Carlos Servan, NCBVI Executive Director.
71-8601
Act, how cited.
Sections 71-8601 to 71-8616 shall be known and may be cited as the Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired Act.
Source:
Laws 2000, LB 352, § 1; ; Laws 2007, LB445, § 1.;
2022 Excellence in Leadership Award
KELLY COLEMAN
The Technology Program of the Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired (NCBVI) assists Commission clients in meeting their vocational goal by providing the proper tools and training. NCBVI has three access technology specialists, one based in each district, to work with clients and counselors. The specialists receive training to keep them abreast of all aspects of nonvisual access technology hardware and software, as well as mainstream accessibility efforts.
NCBVI Staff Are Located Throughout Nebraska To Provide Services In All 93 Counties.
