Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

January 30, 2006

Public Hearings Set on State Plan for Vocational Rehabilitation

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

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

Feb. 16 3:00-4:30 p.m.	Springfield Springfield South VR Office 1735 W. Catalpa, Suite C VR Conference Room
Feb. 23 3:00-4:30 p.m.	St. Louis St. Louis North VR Office VR Conference Room, Second Floor, Suite 257 4040 Seven Hills Rd. Florissant
March 1 1:30-3:00 p.m.	Kansas City Gregg-Klice Community Center Small Conference Room, 1st Floor 1600 E. 17th Terrace
March 1 3:00-4:30 p.m.	Jefferson City Vocational Rehabilitation Central Office Main Conference Room 3024 Dupont Circle

Written comments should be submitted by March 17 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); 573-751-0881 (TTY); 573-751-1441 (fax) or e-mail.