Event Details

CE Program/Activity
 Get Onboard: MCB New Employee Orientation
Provider
 Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB)
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Location
 Boston, MA - Provided when registered
Date(s)
 August 24, 2023 - September 7, 2023 - August 24, August 31, and September 7, 2023, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
CE Hours
 16
Contact Information
 samantha.linden@mass.gov
Registration Information
 For MCB Staff Only
Fees
Description of CE Program/Activity
 This training is an essential initiative for MCB. A significant component of the New Employee Orientation Program is instructor-led by MCB experts so we can better understand our departments and how they all function together. We appreciate the staff dedicating their time and expertise as presenters and the time they take to prepare. Thank you in advance for participating. Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. You will receive calendar invites shortly to hold the dates.In this Session, you will:-Understand Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB)'s vision, mission, values, goals, and objectives-Review how MCB fits into Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) and the Secretariat to serve low vision and blind consumers-Understand MCB Consumers and Our Service Delivery System-Review MCB internal systems (Communication, Fiscal, Legal, Travel Policies) to better support consumers-Compare the different programs that support MCB consumers (Elder Services, Internship/Employment, Deaf/Blind, Children Services, Vocational Rehabilitation, Social Rehabilitation, Adaptive Technology, Orientation and Mobility, and Central Registration)-Analyze techniques for case management for consumer scenarios-Evaluate resources to provide ADA and DEI support for consumers