[Colorado-talk] DVR Public Hearing Start Next Week

[Dan Burke]

Reminder for those in the Denver area, the Colorado Center for the
Blind will host the hearing for the Metro area tomorrow evening from
5:00 to 6:30 p.m.


On 4/8/14, Dan Burke <burke.dall at gmail.com> wrote:
> Colorado Springs and Grand Junction are up first.
>
> I copied and pasted this info from DVR's public hearing brochure,
> which I found on their web site.  Rather, I should say that I opened
> the Word file and JAWS found objects, but read no text, so I pasted it
> into Kurzweil 1000.  The DVR web site is:
>
> http://www.dvrcolorado.com/
>
> Please consider attending one of these meetings, calling in or sending
> in written comments by April 30
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>  We Want Your Input!
> 1.	DVR's Goals FFY 2015
> *	DVR will provide excellent guidance and counseling to DVR customers.
> *	DVR will build public trust by demonstrating stewardship, sound
> operational practices and positive internal dynamics.
> *	DVR will engage in effective partnerships, teamwork and collaboration.
> 2.	Please tell us how satisfied you are with the services you have
> received/are receiving from DVR?
> 3.	What services do you feel you need to meet your employment goal
> that are not available?
> 4.	Who could DVR be helping that we are not reaching?
> 5.	DVR is considering developing policies & procedures to help monitor
> and assure forward progress of cases.
> 6.	DVR is considering changes in assessing client financial contribution.
> *	Gross income vs. Net Income
> *	Redefining "family unit"
> *	Possible Cost of Living Change
> 7.	Cases of fraud may result in services stopping or case closure
> 8.	Other Comments
>
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> @
> In an effort to serve you better, the State Rehabilitation Council and
> the Colorado Division of Vocational Rehabilitation invite you to take
> part in public meetings on the Division's FFY 2015 State Plan and
> potential policy changes.  The focus of these hearings will be to gain
> your insights about the challenges, barriers and needs of persons with
> disabilities.  The information we receive will be used to develop
> goals and objectives to help DVR improve services and relationships to
> help people with disabilities succeed at work and live independently.
> This is a great time for you to share your thoughts with us about the
> eight topics listed on this flyer so that we may better serve
> Coloradoans with disabilities.  These meetings will also provide you
> an opportunity to learn more about the programs and services offered
> by the Colorado Division of Vocational Rehabilitation.
> We would like to extend a cordial invitation for you to share your
> thoughts.  You may speak at any of the meetings or you may bring
> written comments.  If you are unable to attend, you may send written
> comments to:  Elaine De Smedt, State Planner/Program Evaluator, 1575
> Sherman St, 4th Floor, Denver, CO  80203 or
> elaine.desmedt at state.co.us before April 30th, 2014 or you may
> participate by phone @1-877-820-7831, passcode 190712#.
> We hope that you will take a few minute to join us as we look forward
> to the chance to meet you and hear from you!
>
> We are committed to providing full accessibility for these meetings.
> If you need any accommodations to participate in the meeting, please
> contact:
> Liz King - In-Service Training Coordinator, 303-866-4741,
> Liz.king at state.co.us, Contact by April 9th, 2014
>
>  Public Hearings
> Colorado Springs		Colorado Springs Fire Station #8
> April 14, 2014			3737 Airport Rd
> 5:00pm-6:30pm			Colorado Springs, CO  80905
>
> Grand Junction			Center for Independence
> April 16th, 2014			740 Gunnison
> 5:00pm-6:30pm			Grand Junction, CO 81501
>
> Fort Collins			Poudre Valley Harmony Library
> April 21, 2014			4616 South Shields
> 5:00pm-6:30pm			Fort Collins, CO  80526
>
> Denver 				Colorado Center for the Blind
> April 22, 2014			2233 W Shepperd Ave
> 5:00pm-6:30pm			Littleton, CO 80120
>
> The phone number to call in if you need to participate by phone is
> 1-877-820-7831 and the passcode is 190712#.
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> If you cannot make the meeting and want to comment, go to our website
> at  http://www.dvrcoorado.com/
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> --
> Dan Burke
> My Cell:  406.546.8546
> Twitter:  @DallDonal
>


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Dan Burke
My Cell:  406.546.8546
Twitter:  @DallDonal