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BJ Stinger appears for reappointment hearing to Idaho Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Summary
BJ Stinger appeared virtually for a reappointment to the Idaho Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired, described family history with the commission and his social‑work background; the committee will vote at the next meeting.
BJ Stinger appeared virtually for a committee hearing on his reappointment to the Idaho Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired.
Stinger said the commission has been part of his family since the late 1960s, noting his grandfather was a client of the Idaho Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired (ICBVI). He described the commission’s duties as meeting quarterly, reviewing departmental reports, overseeing the administrator, and advising on policy and procedure changes.
Stinger said he earned a master’s degree in social work in May 2023 and that his personal and family experience with a genetic eye disease informs his interest and perspective. When asked what the public should understand about interacting with people who have a visual impairment, Stinger recommended simple courtesies such as offering help and avoiding vague directions like “over there.”
The committee did not vote on his reappointment at this hearing; members said they will take the vote at their next meeting.
