Public Hearings Scheduled for Vocational Rehabilitation

Public hearings on vocational rehabilitation services have been scheduled throughout the state for March.

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 the upcoming revised state plan is also welcome.

Public Hearing Schedule

March 17
9-11 a.m.    
St. Louis
St. Louis West Vocational Rehabilitation Office
9900 Page Avenue, Suite 104
Conference Room
 
March 18
1-3 p.m.    
Columbia
Columbia Public Library
100 West Broadway
Friends Room
 
March 19
1-3 p.m.    
Jefferson City
Vocational Rehabilitation Central Office
3024 Dupont Circle
Main Conference Room
 
March 20
1-3 p.m.    
Springfield
Southwest Center for Independent Living
2864 South Nettleton Avenue
Conference Room
 
March 23
10 a.m.-noon    
Kansas City
Kauffman Foundation Conference Center
4801 Rockhill Road
Brush Creek Room

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.