Public Hearings Scheduled for Vocational Rehabilitation State Plan

Feb 05, 2013

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 (MVR) 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

February 26

10 a.m.-noon

St. Louis

South County Service Center
Disability Determination Services
7545 S. Lindbergh, Suite 220
Conference Room

 

February 28

3 p.m.-5 p.m.

Springfield

Southwest Center for Independent Living
2864 S. Nettleton Ave.
Conference Room

 

March 6

10 a.m.-noon

Kansas City

Kauffman Foundation Conference Center
4801 Rockhill Road
Brush Creek Room

 

March 11

1-3 p.m.

Cape Girardeau

SEMO Alliance for Disability Independence
1913 Rusmar Ave.
Community Room

 

March 13

10 a.m.-noon

Jefferson City

Vocational Rehabilitation Central Office
3024 Dupont Circle
Main Conference 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, supervisor at Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation, at 573-751-3251 or lisa.sone@vr.dese.mo.gov.