Council for the Blind
Active dates:1985 -1993
Function: Advise the commissioner of human services concerning qualifications for director of services for the blind; development of policies, programs, and services affecting the blind; and policies relating to eligibility determinations. Also, create public awareness of the needs of blind people; and review services, programs, and proposed legislation affecting blind and visually disabled people.
Succeeded by:
Rehabilitation Advisory Council for the Blind
History:
Succeeded by Rehabilitation Advisory Council for the Blind (1993 Minn. Laws Chap. 97).
Membership:
9 members (at least 4 must be blind or visually handicapped); appointed by commissioner of human services; staggered 3-year terms; compensation governed by Minn. Stat. 15.075. (1991)
Entries for this agency in the Annual Compilation and Statistical Report of Multi-Member Agencies Report:
1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986.
Note: This report provides membership details as well as meeting information and a summary of the group's activities.
Notes:
Listed in Guidebook under Jobs and Training Department.
Documents/Articles:
News clippings and documents. Agencies Notebook Collection, 1985-2004.
Record last updated:
08/01/2012