Thanks Robert. To go along with Robert's info, here is the announcement from the interrem direct of DBS on the hiring of the new permanent director: Hi DBS - I'm writing to share good news! After a deliberate and thoughtful search, Commissioner Tony Bennett has named Robert Lee Doyle, III, as the Director of the Division of Blind Services (DBS) within the Florida Department of Education. He will begin his position with the division mid-July. Robert Doyle has served for four years as director of the Division for the Visually Impaired within the Department of Human Services in Delaware. He has 14 years of experience in human services and education and holds a bachelor's degree in political studies and a master's degree in public administration, both from the University of Illinois. Among other achievements, he has implemented initiatives that resulted in increased successful employment outcomes through the VR program and has also worked to expand food service and vending business opportunities through Delaware's Business Enterprise program. Robert places a high priority on customer service, accountability, and positive relations with consumer groups and other stakeholders. Having spent some time with him, I can also share that he actively promotes effective communication and collaboration among staff, and is very excited about the opportunity to work with all of you on the many positive initiatives underway in this division. We are fortunate that Robert Doyle will join the Department of Education as division director for blind services. He has a proven track record of promoting the independence and successful employment of blind and visually-impaired citizens, and it's to our mutual benefit that he is coming to Florida to continue his work in the Sunshine State. Thanks in advance for your warm welcome of him! I'll let you know a date-certain when it's available, and in the meantime, we'll keep taking care of business and helping our customers set and achieve their goals for academic success, work, or independent living. Enjoy the rest of your week - AMcK Aleisa C. McKinlay, JD, MA Interim Director, DOE-Division of Blind Services Turlington Bldg, Ste 1114 325 W. Gaines St Tallahassee, FL 32399 850-245-0356