[Ncabs] Notice of Public Heairng

[Alan A. Chase]

>From Eddie Weaver NC Division of Services for the Blind...

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEARBY GIVE that the  North Carolina Division of Services
for the Blind, in conjunction with the State Rehabilitation Council,
plans to conduct public hearings concerning development of the State
Plan for Vocational Rehabilitation including the State Plan Supplement
for Supported Employment Services under Title VI, Part B, of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended in 1998.  These plans will
describe the services to individuals who are blind, deaf-blind or
visually impaired, as well as service delivery approaches.



LOCATION AND DATE:



Raleigh, NC

Saturday, April 12, 2014; 2:30 PM until 4:00 PM

Wake County Federation of the Blind Meeting

Community United Church of Christ, 814 Dixie Trail, Raleigh, NC



Interested citizens can make comments in four ways:



1.      Personal Presentation - Individuals are invited to attend in
person and speak at a hearing.



2.     Telephone Call-In - Individuals may call the Hearing
Coordinator,                 Cynthia Speight, between 9:00 am and 4:00
pm, Monday through Friday, until

Friday, May 9, 2014.  If calling from the Raleigh area, call (919)
733-9822; if outside the Raleigh area, call toll-free 1-800-222-1546.



3.     Email Comments - Individuals may comment by email through
Friday, May 9, 2014.  Emails are to be sent to
VRStatePlan2015 at dhhs.nc.gov



4.     Written Comments - Individuals may fax or mail written comments
by Friday, May 9, 2014.



Hearing Coordinator:       Cynthia Speight, Assistant Director

Address:                         Division of Services for the Blind

2601 Mail Service Center

Raleigh, NC 27699-2601

Fax:                                (919) 715-8711





IF YOU REQUIRE INTERPRETER SERVICES OR OTHER ACCOMMODATIONS TO ATTEND
THE HEARING, PLEASE LET US KNOW BY APRIL 7, 2014.


-- 
Alan A. Chase, M.Ed.
Exceptional Children Program Facilitator, Durham Public Schools
Program Coordinator, Envisioning Youth Empowerment Retreat
President, North Carolina Association of Blind Students
Secretary, Governor Morehead School Alumni Association