Vol. 42, No. 16

March 12, 2008

CONTACT:  JIM MORRIS
Director, Public Information
573-751-3469

 

Public Hearings Set on Vocational Rehabilitation Plan

Four public hearings on vocational rehabilitation services in Missouri will be held across the state in March and April. 

The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation is holding the hearings to gain input on ways to improve services for adults with disabilities.  Written comments regarding the goals and priorities of the state plan for Vocational Rehabilitation are welcome.

 

Public Hearing Schedule

March 19 
1:30-3:30 p.m.   
Jefferson City
Vocational Rehabilitation Central Office
Main Conference Room, 3024 Dupont Circle

March 20

1:30-3:30 p.m.

Kansas City

Kansas City Public Library – Plaza Branch

4801 Main

April 8
2:00-4:00 p.m.  

Springfield
Southwest Center for Independent Living (SCIL

2864 S. Nettleton Avenue

April 15

1:30-4:00 p.m.

St. Louis
St. Louis West/Transition
Vocational Rehabilitation Office
Conference Room, 9900 Page Avenue

Written comments about the proposed state plan should be submitted by April 18 to: Coordinator of Development and Consumer Affairs, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, 3024 Dupont Circle, Jefferson City, MO 65109.

Persons requiring accommodations should make arrangements in advance by contacting: 877-222-8963 (toll-free) or 573-751-0881 (TTY) or 573-751-1441 (fax) or Vocational Rehabilitation (e-mail).

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For more information, contact: Timothy Gaines, coordinator of development and consumer affairs, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (573-751-3251).