[Colorado-talk] Here's our chance to start the change engines in DVR

Wed Jul 29 00:41:52 UTC 2015

Jim,

We will absolutely be posting info about the metings held across the
state, and we'll post as soon as they are announced.

Dan

On 7/28/15, James Beal via Colorado-talk <colorado-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>  Interesting. I am tied up on Monday, August 3, but I do have plans to
> attend one of these meetings later in the month. Please forward me any
> information about any meetings being held in Castle Rock or further south.
> The last meetings of this type were held in the Sand Creek Police Station,
> Airport and Academy, a rough part of town at best. Needless to say there
> weren't many folks in attendance. There were only two other community
> members besides myself in attendance. Additionally, when you or Dan know of
> more such meetings in southern Colorado, I plan to move heaven and earth to
> see to it that NFB and blind people in general are present. Thanks for the
> info.
> James Beal
> bealcorgi at aol.com
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Kevan Worley via Colorado-talk <colorado-talk at nfbnet.org>
> To: NFB of Colorado Discussion List <colorado-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Kevan Worley <Kevan at wefitwellness.com>
> Sent: Tue, Jul 28, 2015 9:33 am
> Subject: Re: [Colorado-talk] Here's our chance to start the change engines
> in DVR
>
>
>
>
> Thanks, Dan. I would like to echo Dan's sentiment. As you know, we have been
>
> given two unprecedented opportunities to bring reform. The interim study
> committee of the General Assembly brought about by the strong and fact-based
>
> advocacy of the National Federation of the Blind will begin it's
> deliberation on
> August 12. However, of equal importance are these public meetings being held
> by
> officials at the Colorado Division of Labor and Employment which will begin
> in
> Denver next Monday evening. I urge us all to discuss our thoughts and
> strategies
> for reform and bring them to the attention of CDLE and Division of
> Vocational
> Rehabilitation management. If you could RSVP, off of this list please, to
> Dan or
> myself it would be greatly appreciated. Please consider the flyer and, as
> they
> say, "let's do this".
>
> At Your Service,
> Kevan Worley
> WE Fit Wellness
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Colorado-talk [mailto:colorado-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Dan
> Burke via Colorado-talk
> Sent: Monday, July 27, 2015 6:49 PM
> To: NFB of Colorado Discussion List
> Cc: Dan Burke
> Subject: [Colorado-talk] Here's our chance to start the change engines in
> DVR
>
> Here's a message from the future home of DVR - the Department of Labor and
>
> Employment.  The first meeting is in the Denver ZMetro area, and others will
> be
> announced - they are already listed in the flyer below.
>
> So get ready to come and give your input - what should DVR look like in its
> new
> home?  What is working for you, what has not worked.
>
> The National Federation of the Blind needs to show itself and its collective
>
> strength starting next Monday.
>
> Dan
>
> Help Us Shape the Future of Colorado’s Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
> The
> Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) will have a new home within the
>
> Colorado Department of Labor and Employment by July 2016.
> While DVR’s place in government will change, its commitment to assisting
> eligible Coloradans with disabilities to secure, retain, or regain
> employment is
> stronger than ever.
> We want your feedback! Join us in Denver August 3 5:30-7:00pm public meeting
>
>
> Altantis Independent Living Center
> 201 S Cherokee St
> Denver, CO 80223		
>
> Let us know you are coming or give us written feedback by going to
> colorado.gov/cdle/shapethefuture.
>
> This is a public meeting, you are not required to RSVP.
>
> American Sign Language interpretation, real-time captioning, and wheelchair
>
> access have been arranged. Reasonable accommodation or the services of
> spoken
> language interpreter will happily be provided upon request by contacting:
> Denise
> Rogers at denise.rogers at state.co.us or 303-318-8018. Although we welcome
> these
> requests anytime, providing adequate notice increases our ability to
> effectively
> meet your needs.
> For those who use public transportation contact RTD at 303-299-2960 to plan
> your
> trip.
>
>
> ●	 August 3 - Denver
> ●	 August 10 - Boulder/Longmont
> ●	 August 17 - Ft. Collins
> ●	 August 18 - Sterling
>
>
>
>
> Help Us Shape the Future of Colorado’s Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
> The
> Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) will have a new home within the
>
> Colorado Department of Labor and Employment by July 2016.
> While DVR’s place in government will change, its commitment to assisting
> eligible Coloradans with disabilities to secure, retain, or regain
> employment is
> stronger than ever.
> We want your feedback! Join us in Denver August 3 5:30-7:00pm public meeting
>
>
> Altantis Independent Living Center
> 201 S Cherokee St
> Denver, CO 80223		
>
> Let us know you are coming or give us written feedback by going to
> colorado.gov/cdle/shapethefuture.
>
> This is a public meeting, you are not required to RSVP.
>
> American Sign Language interpretation, real-time captioning, and wheelchair
>
> access have been arranged. Reasonable accommodation or the services of
> spoken
> language interpreter will happily be provided upon request by contacting:
> Denise
> Rogers at denise.rogers at state.co.us or 303-318-8018. Although we welcome
> these
> requests anytime, providing adequate notice increases our ability to
> effectively
> meet your needs.
> For those who use public transportation contact RTD at 303-299-2960 to plan
> your
> trip.
>
>
> ●	 August 3 - Denver
> ●	 August 10 - Boulder/Longmont
> ●	 August 17 - Ft. Collins
> ●	 August 18 - Sterling
>
>
>
> --
> Dan Burke
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