Below is a link to a Podcast where Eddie Becerra of Nebraska shares about losing his sight from Diabetic Retinopathy, and how he gained a new perspective on life. It features the help and gift of independence he received from NCBVI and our very own, Nancy Flearl.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice of Blind Licensee’s Committee Meeting
The Nebraska Business Enterprise (NBE) Program’s Blind Licensee Committee will meet on Friday, March 5, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. C.S.T.
Pursuant to Executive Order # 21-02, signed by Governor Pete Ricketts on January 11, 2021, extending certain waivers to the Open Meetings Act, due to the COVID-19 pandemic to April 30, 2021, the meeting will be conducted via video conference.
Should any member of the public or media desire to join the video conference, please email Dave Robinson at The Nebraska Commission for the Blind & Visually Impaired at dave.robinson@nebraska.gov prior to Wednesday, March 4, 2021, to obtain instructions on how to join the video conference and to receive a copy of the agenda.
You may also call Dave Robinson at (402)-992-0325 for instructions on how to join the conference and to obtain an agenda.
Instructions and agenda may be provided via U.S. Postal service, but timely receipt cannot be guaranteed and an email address is preferred.
If any reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact us prior to March 3, 2021 by calling NCBVI at 402-471-2891 or 877-809-2419. Every reasonable effort will be made to arrange for the requested accommodation.
An agenda may also be obtained by calling 877-809-2419 during regular business hours.
NCBVI offices will be closed in honor of Arbor Day.
The Board of Commissioners to the Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired will meet Saturday, April 24, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. Central Time. There will be a 15-minute Focus Topic on the Role of the Deputy Director of Services. The Annual Evaluation of the Executive Director will also be held.
Pursuant to the Executive Order 21-02 signed by Governor Pete Ricketts on January 11, 2021 granting special waivers to the Open Meetings Act, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the meeting will be conducted via video conference.
If reasonable accommodations are needed, please contact NCBVI at 402-471-8101 as soon as possible. Every effort will be made to arrange the needed accommodation.
Nebraska Commission for the Blind
Public Meeting, Saturday, April 24, 2021, 9:00 a.m.
Via Video Conference
Topic: NCBVI Commission Board Meeting
Time: Apr 24, 2021 09:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
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Agenda
9:00 a.m. Call to Order. Welcome and introductions. Announcement concerning public comment periods, meeting agendas, open meeting act, proof of publication, recordings and other logistics.
9:10 a.m. – Approval of the January 30, 2021 public meeting minutes.
9:15 a.m. – Report from the Commissioners
9:20 a.m. – Focus Topic: The role of the Deputy Director of Services
9:35 a.m. – Public Comment
9:45 a.m. - Report from the Executive Director
10:05 a.m. - Newsline® Update
10:10 a.m. – Client Assistance Program (CAP) Complaints or issues
10:20 a.m. - Public Comment
10:30 a.m. - Break
New Business
10:45 a.m. – Public Hearing – Technology Access Clause
Notes for the public hearing on the technology access clause:
• Background. Pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. § 73-205, representatives from the Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired, the Nebraska Information Technology Commission, and the Chief Information Officer, in consultation with other state agencies, developed a revised technology access clause to be included in all contracts entered into by state agencies. The revised clause would replace the current technology access clause adopted in December 2000 (https://nitc.nebraska.gov/standards/2- 201.pdf).
• Public Comment at the Hearing. The purpose of the hearing is to accept public comments on the revised technology access clause. Public comments during the virtual hearing will be made using Zoom video conferencing. Each speaker will be limited to 5 minutes. The hearing is scheduled for 30 minutes but may end earlier if commenting has concluded.
• Written Comments. Written comments may be submitted by email to kathy.stephens@nebraska.gov at least 24 hours prior to the hearing.
• Revised Technology Access Clause.
The revised clause follows:
Technology Access Assurances:
1.) Commitment: The State of Nebraska is committed to ensuring that all information and communication technology (ICT), developed, leased, or owned by the State of Nebraska, affords equivalent access to employees, program participants and members of the public with disabilities, as it affords to employees, program participants and members of the public who are not persons with disabilities.
2.) Understanding and warrantee: By entering into this Contract, Contractor understands and agrees that if the Contractor is providing a product or service that contains ICT, as defined in (subsection XX), and such ICT is intended to be directly interacted with by the user or is public-facing, such ICT must provide equivalent access, or be modified during implementation to afford equivalent access, to employees, program participants, and members of the public who have and who do not have disabilities. The Contractor may comply with section by complying with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and its implementing standards adopted and promulgated by the U.S. Access Board.
3.) Scope of ICT: ICT means information technology and other equipment, systems, technologies, or processes, for which the principal function is the creation, manipulation, storage, display, receipt, or transmission of electronic data and information, as well as any associated content. Contractor hereby agrees ICT includes computers and peripheral equipment, information kiosks and transaction machines, telecommunications equipment, customer premises equipment, multifunction office machines, software; applications, web sites, videos, and electronic documents. For the purposes of these assurances, ICT does not include ICT that is used exclusively by a contractor.
11:15 a.m. – Discuss and act on the approval of The Executive Directors time certification.
11: 20 a.m. – Discuss and act on the approval of employee in-state and out-of-state travel
11:25 a.m. - Vote to enter Executive Session
11:30 a.m. – Executive Session to conduct the Executive Director Annual Evaluation
12:00 noon. – Vote to leave Executive Session
12:05 a.m. – Act on the retention of the Executive Director and his Salary
12:10 p.m. - Final Announcements
12:15 p.m. - Adjourn
NCBVI will be closed in honor of Memorial Day.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice of Blind Licensee’s Committee Meeting
The Nebraska Business Enterprise (NBE) Program’s Blind Licensee Committee will meet on Friday, May 14, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. C.S.T. in Room # 227 on the 2nd floor of the Nebraska State Office Building – 1313 Farnam St., Omaha, Nebraska.
Social distancing guidelines will be in effect and face coverings will be required to be worn by everyone in attendance.
If any reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact us prior to May 12, 2021 by calling NCBVI at 402-471-2891 or 877-809-2419. We will make every effort to arrange the accommodation. An agenda may be obtained by calling 877-809-2419 during regular business hours.
The Board of Commissioners to the Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired will meet Saturday, January 30, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. Central Time.
Pursuant to the Executive Order 20-36 signed by Governor Pete Ricketts on December 1, 2020 granting special waivers to the Open Meetings Act, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the meeting will be conducted via video conference.
Should any member of the public or media desire to join the video conference, please email Kathy Stephens at the Nebraska Commission for the Blind & Visually Impaired at kathy.stephens@nebraska.gov prior to Thursday, January 28, 2021. You may also call Kathy Stephens at 402-471-8101 to request instructions on how to join the video conference and to receive an agenda.
In order to receive the instructions and agenda in a timely manner, an email address is preferred, but they may be provided via U.S. Postal Service.
If reasonable accommodations are needed, please contact NCBVI at 402-471-8101 as soon as possible. Every effort will be made to arrange the needed accommodation. An agenda can be obtained by calling 402-471-8101 during regular business hours.
The Board of Commissioners to the Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired will meet Saturday, January 30, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. Central Time.
Pursuant to the Executive Order 20-36 signed by Governor Pete Ricketts on December 1, 2020 granting special waivers to the Open Meetings Act, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the meeting will be conducted via video conference.
NCBVI offices are closed in observance of President's Day.
The Board of Commissioners to the Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired will hold an Emergency meeting on Saturday, January 9, 2021, beginning at 9:00 A.M. The nature of the emergency is the approval of Impartial Hearing Examiners for NCBVI due to unforeseen circumstances.
Pursuant to the Executive Order 20-36 signed by Governor Pete Ricketts on December 1, 2020 granting special waivers to the Open Meetings Act, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the meeting will be conducted via conference call.
Should any member of the public or media desire to join the conference call, please email Kathy Stephens at the Nebraska Commission for the Blind & Visually Impaired at kathy.stephens@nebraska.gov prior to Friday, January 8, 2021. You may also call Kathy Stephens at 402-471-8101 to request instructions on how to join the conference call and to receive an agenda.
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