Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

January 28, 2005

Public Hearings Set on
State Plan for Vocational Rehabilitation

Four public hearings on vocational rehabilitation services are scheduled in February across the state.

The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation is holding the hearings to gain input on ways to improve services for adults with disabilities. Topics will include increasing client employment outcomes; improving wages of persons with disabilities; helping VR consumers make informed choices regarding vocational goals and services; and improving vocational rehabilitation services for minorities.

VR Public Hearing Schedule
2:00-3:30 p.m.

Feb. 2	Jefferson City Vocational Rehabilitation Central Office Main Conference Room, 3024 Dupont Circle
Feb. 9	Kansas City Gregg Community Center Conference Room at Main Level 1600 E. 17th Terrace
Feb. 9	St. Louis St. Louis County Library Headquarters East Room 1640 S. Lindbergh Blvd.
Feb. 9	Springfield Springfield South VR Office 1735 W. Catalpa, Suite C Main Conference Room

Written comments should be submitted by Feb. 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 special accommodations should make arrangements in advance, by contacting: 877-222-8963 (toll-free) or 573-751-0881 (TTY) or 573-751-1441 (fax) or e-mail.