Vol. 41, No. 2
January 18 , 2007
CONTACT: JIM MORRIS |
Public Hearings Set on State Plans for
Vocational Rehabilitation and Independent Living
Five public hearings on vocational rehabilitation services and independent living programs are scheduled in January and February across the state. The joint hearings are being held by the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and Statewide Independent Living Council.
The purpose of the public meetings is to gain input on ways to improve services for adults with disabilities. Comments regarding the goals and priorities of the state plans for Vocational Rehabilitation and Independent Living are welcome.
Public Hearing Schedule
The Vocational Rehabilitation hearing will be held first, followed by the Independent Living hearing.
Jan. 25 1:00-5:00 p.m. |
Kansas City Gregg Community Center 1600 E. 17th Terrace Conference Room at Main Level |
Feb. 7 1:00-5:00 p.m. |
St. Louis Paraquad 5240 Oakland Avenue |
Feb. 8 1:00-5:00 p.m. |
Cape Girardeau SEMO Alliance for Disability Independence (SADI) 121 S. Broadview Plaza, Suite 12 |
Feb. 16 1:30-5:30 p.m. |
Jefferson City Kirkpatrick State Information Center 600 W. Main Street |
Feb. 21 1:00-5:00 p.m. |
Springfield Southwest Center for Independent Living (SCIL) 2864 S. Nettleton Avenue |
Written comments should be submitted by Feb. 28 to: Coordinator, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, 3024 Dupont Circle, Jefferson City, MO 65109.
Persons requiring special accommodations should call, in advance, 1-877-222-8963 (toll-free) or 573-751-0881 (TTY) or e-mail timothy.gaines@vr.dese.mo.gov.
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For more information, contact: Timothy Gaines, Coordinator, Development and Consumer Affairs, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, 573-751-3251.