CONTACT:  Michele Clark
Communications Coordinator
573-751-3469

Vol. 46, No. 11
February 15, 2012

Public Hearings Scheduled for Vocational Rehabilitation State Plan

Five public hearings on vocational rehabilitation services have been scheduled in February and March throughout the state. 

The hearings will be conducted by Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation to gain feedback on ways to improve services for individuals with disabilities.  Input regarding the goals and priorities for MVR’s upcoming revised state plan is welcome.

Public Hearing Schedule

 

Feb. 29
10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.

St. Louis
St. Louis West VR Office

9900 Page Avenue, Suite 104

Conference Room

 

 

March 5
10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.

Cape Girardeau

SEMO Alliance for Disability Independence

1913 Rusmar Avenue

Community Room

 

 

March 6
10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.

Springfield

Southwest Center for Independent Living

2864 S. Nettleton Avenue

Conference Room

 

 

March 9
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Jefferson City

Vocational Rehabilitation Central Office

3024 Dupont Circle

Main Conference Room

 

 

March 9
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Independence

Kansas City Public Library, Trails West Branch

11401 E. 23rd Street

Room A

 

Written comments about the current state plan should be submitted by March 31 to Lisa Sone, Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, 3024 Dupont Circle, Jefferson City, MO 65109; or to info@vr.dese.mo.gov.

Individuals who require accommodations should make arrangements in advance by contacting 877-222-8963 (toll-free), 573-751-0881 (TTY), 573-751-1441 (fax) or info@vr.dese.mo.gov.

For more information, contact Lisa Sone, Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation, at 573-751-3251.