[Mn-abs] FW: SSB Public Meetings

[Andrews, David B B (DEED)]

From: Hamilton, Chuk (DEED)
Sent: Friday, April 08, 2011 11:59 AM
Subject: SSB Public Meetings

Please share the following announcement with individuals and organizations you believe might be interested:

State Services for the Blind will be hosting three public meetings. The primary purpose of the meetings, consistent with federal vocational rehabilitation regulations, is to allow the public to comment on proposed vocational rehabilitation state rule amendments. Comments on independent living program amendments will also be accepted. These amendments were published in the State Register on March 28, 2011. The proposed amendments and a statement regarding their need are available online (http://www.positivelyminnesota.com/About_Us/Notices_Announcements/Rulemaking_Activity/Rulemaking_Docket.aspx ). Copies in braille and print will be available at the public meetings.

The proposed rules: conform rule parts to federal regulations governing the vocational rehabilitation and independent living program services and make other housekeeping amendments; restructure and combine the self-care and independent living rehabilitation programs consistent with current practice; clarify and streamline rule parts related to the purchase, maintenance and ownership of technology aids and devices; and remove rule parts related to direct rehabilitation services to children, which were discontinued in 2002.

To request an accommodation to make these meetings accessible, please contact Chuk Hamilton, 2200 University Ave. W. #240, St. Paul, MN 55114, phone: (651) 649-5452, fax: (651) 649-5927, and e-mail: chuk.hamilton at state.mn.us<mailto:chuk.hamilton at state.mn.us> . TTY users may call the Department (651) 642-0506.

Locations:

Duluth WorkForce Center, 320 W 2nd Street, Suite 207, Duluth, MN 55802
Tuesday, April 19, 2011, 2 pm-4 pm

Rochester WorkForce Center, 300 11th Ave NW, Suite 112, Rochester, MN 55901
Wednesday, April 20, 2011, 2 pm-4 pm

State Services for the Blind, 2200 University Ave W #240, St. Paul, MN 55114
Thursday, April 21, 2011, 5 pm-7 pm


Chuk Hamilton l State Program Adm Principal
Department of Employment and Economic Development
State Services for the Blind
2200 University Avenue W. #240, St. Paul, MN 55114-1840
(651) 649-5452  (800) 652-9000 FAX (651) 649-5927
http://www.mnssb.org

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