[Mn-at-large] Reminder: Public Hearing Notice
David Andrews
dandrews at visi.com
Sun Jan 31 22:13:11 UTC 2016
From: Nfbmn-news [mailto:nfbmn-news-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Jennifer Dunnam via Nfbmn-news
Sent: Sunday, January 31, 2016 2:47 PM
To: nfbmn-news at nfbnet.org
Subject: [Nfbmn-news] Reminder: Public Hearing Notice
From: Jennifer Dunnam [mailto:jennifer.dunnam1829 at gmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, December 29, 2015 8:18 PM
To: nfbmn-news at nfbnet.org
Subject: FW: Public Hearing Notice
Minnesota Federationists:
Here is information from State Services for the Blind regarding notice of
public hearings about proposed policy and fee schedule changes. The hearing
notice is pasted below and is attached along with the two draft documents
being considered. This will be of interest to students in post-secondary
education as well as others receiving maintenance in vocational
rehabilitation services. The hearings will take place January 19, 20, 25,
and Feb. 1 at locations around the state-read below for more details.
December 31st, 2015
Dear Sir or Madam,
State Services for the Blind (SSB) is making changes to our policies for
post-secondary schooling and maintenance. These changes may affect the
vocational rehabilitation services you receive. You are invited to discuss
these changes with us at a meeting date scheduled below.
The proposed policies are included with this letter. You can also get an
electronic version on SSB's website at
<http://mn.gov/deed/job-seekers/blind-visual-impaired/notices/index.jsp>
http://mn.gov/deed/job-seekers/blind-visual-impaired/notices/index.jsp under
"Notices."
You can give SSB your comments and suggestions several ways:
1. Attend one of the four scheduled public meetings in person or via phone.
. Rochester Workforce Center on January 19th 2016, from 5:00 p.m. to
7:00 p.m.
o 2070 College View Rd E, Rochester
. St. Cloud Workforce Center on January 20th, 2016, from 1:00 p.m. to
3:00 p.m.
o 1542 Northway Drive, St. Cloud
. Duluth Lighthouse Center for Vision Loss on January 25th, 2016, from
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
o 4505 W Superior St, Duluth
. SSB Main Office in St. Paul on February 1st, 2016, from 5:00 p.m. to
7:00 p.m.
o 2200 University Ave W, Suite 240, St. Paul
. The call-in number for each meeting is 1-888-742-5096 and the
conference call ID is 5032664284.
2. Email thoughts and ideas to <mailto:Natasha.Jerde at state.mn.us>
Natasha.Jerde at state.mn.us by February 12th, 2016.
3. Call Natasha Jerde at 651-539-2344 by February 12th, 2016.
4. Mail a letter before February 12th, 2016, to:
Natasha Jerde
2200 University Ave West
Suite 240
St. Paul, MN 55114
If you require a reasonable accommodation to access the public hearings,
please notify Brigitte Whaley at 651-539-2357 or at
<mailto:Brigitte.Whaley at state.mn.us> Brigitte.Whaley at state.mn.us. Please
make your request at least five business days prior to the public hearing
date.
Handouts will be provided in Braille and large print at the public hearings.
Thank you,
Natasha Jerde
Rehabilitation Counseling Supervisor/Policy Coordinator
Enc: Post-Secondary Policy, Maintenance Policy
From: Pankow, Carol (DEED) [mailto:Carol.Pankow at state.mn.us]
Sent: Wednesday, December 23, 2015 7:17 AM
Subject: Public Hearing Notice
Greetings,
I have attached information about several public hearings scheduled for
January to discuss proposed SSB policy changes. Please forward to any
interested individuals you may know. Thanks
Carol N Pankow
Director
Department of Employment and Economic Development
State Services for the Blind
2200 University Avenue, Suite 240, St. Paul, MN 55114
Direct: 651-539-2272
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