Any applicant or recipient of assistance who is blind who is dissatisfied with the action of the Commission regarding that the claim for assistance under this chapter by the applicant or assistance recipient who is blind may appeal to the Chairperson of the Commission and upon such appeal shall be granted an opportunity for a fair hearing before the Commission. Any such petitioner shall be given written notice of the time and place of such hearing, as may be prescribed by the rules and regulations of the Commission, and may appear in person or by counsel.