<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div>More good news.</div><div>Cathy<br><br>Sent from my iPhone</div><div><br>Begin forwarded message:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div><b>From:</b> "Wright, Jennifer (OFB-FK)" <<a href="mailto:JenniferN.Wright@ky.gov">JenniferN.Wright@ky.gov</a>><br><b>Date:</b> July 23, 2014, 10:11:20 AM EDT<br><b>To:</b> "Flanagan, Allison A (OFB-FK)" <<a href="mailto:Allison.Flanagan@ky.gov">Allison.Flanagan@ky.gov</a>>, "Cabe, Becky (OFB-FK)" <<a href="mailto:Becky.Cabe@ky.gov">Becky.Cabe@ky.gov</a>>, Carla Ruschival <<a href="mailto:carla40206@gmail.com">carla40206@gmail.com</a>>, Carla.Webster <<a href="mailto:Carla.Webster@xerox.com">Carla.Webster@xerox.com</a>>, 'Cathy Jackson' <<a href="mailto:cathyj1949@gmail.com">cathyj1949@gmail.com</a>>, "McNabb, Cora L (OFB-FK)" <<a href="mailto:Cora.McNabb@ky.gov">Cora.McNabb@ky.gov</a>>, 'David Lawson' <<a href="mailto:David.Lawson@lc-ind.com">David.Lawson@lc-ind.com</a>>, "Deb Lewis " <<a href="mailto:debra-lewis40207@att.net">debra-lewis40207@att.net</a>>, "Dennis Franklin " <<a href="mailto:FranklinVending2003@yahoo.com">FranklinVending2003@yahoo.com</a>>, 'Don Gerard' <<a href="mailto:Don@LandSharkShredding.com">Don@LandSharkShredding.com</a>>, "George Stokes " <<a href="mailto:George4581@gmail.com">George4581@gmail.com</a>>, "Gordon-Brown, Gerry (CAP-FK)" <<a href="mailto:Gerry.Gordon-Brown@ky.gov">Gerry.Gordon-Brown@ky.gov</a>>, "Gina Fugate " <<a href="mailto:Gina_Fugate@berea.edu">Gina_Fugate@berea.edu</a>>, "Kennedy, Jack B (OFB-FK)" <<a href="mailto:Jack.Kennedy@ky.gov">Jack.Kennedy@ky.gov</a>>, Jennifer Hall <<a href="mailto:Jenny26@tds.net">Jenny26@tds.net</a>>, Kathy Eversole <<a href="mailto:kathy.eversole@kedc.org">kathy.eversole@kedc.org</a>>, 'Kelly Foust' <<a href="mailto:kfoust@lifeskills.com">kfoust@lifeskills.com</a>>, "Kevin Shurn " <<a href="mailto:kevin@smc.cc">kevin@smc.cc</a>>, 'Kim Zeigler' <<a href="mailto:KZeigler1@msn.com">KZeigler1@msn.com</a>>, Laura Yates <<a href="mailto:laura@smc.cc">laura@smc.cc</a>>, Michael Freeholm <<a href="mailto:mfreholm@unbridledaccess.com">mfreholm@unbridledaccess.com</a>>, "Shirley, Patrick B (Education Cabinet)" <<a href="mailto:PatrickB.Shirley@ky.gov">PatrickB.Shirley@ky.gov</a>>, "McKee, Paul D (CHFS DCBS SBSR Fayette)" <<a href="mailto:PaulD.McKee@ky.gov">PaulD.McKee@ky.gov</a>>, "Rhonda Skidmore (<a href="mailto:rhondaskid@twc.com">rhondaskid@twc.com</a>)" <<a href="mailto:rhondaskid@twc.com">rhondaskid@twc.com</a>>, "Rob Hess " <<a href="mailto:rob@KYSPIN.com">rob@KYSPIN.com</a>>, "Sharon Fields (Home) " <<a href="mailto:sharon.fields@fewpb.net">sharon.fields@fewpb.net</a>>, "Shirley Stivers " <<a href="mailto:stiverss4@hotmail.com">stiverss4@hotmail.com</a>>, "'Shirley Stivers (Work)'" <<a href="mailto:sstivers@nkcac.org">sstivers@nkcac.org</a>>, "Deeley, Stephen P (OFB-LV)" <<a href="mailto:Stephen.Deeley@ky.gov">Stephen.Deeley@ky.gov</a>>, 'Susan Ament' <<a href="mailto:sa@twc.com">sa@twc.com</a>>, "Theresa Thomas " <<a href="mailto:theresa@bcbky.org">theresa@bcbky.org</a>>, "Hammons, Twyla S (OFB-SS)" <<a href="mailto:TwylaS.Hammons@ky.gov">TwylaS.Hammons@ky.gov</a>><br><b>Subject:</b> <b>FW: RSA Joint Statement: ED and HHS</b><br><br></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><div>
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<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, July 23, 2014 8:25 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> Wright, Jennifer (OFB-FK)<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Fwd: [RSA_SRC_CHAIRPERSON] Joint Statement: ED and HHS<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b>Date:</b> July 22, 2014 at 4:17:08 PM EDT<br>
<b>To:</b> <<a href="mailto:RSA_SRC_CHAIRPERSON@LISTSERV.ED.GOV">RSA_SRC_CHAIRPERSON@LISTSERV.ED.GOV</a>><br>
<b>Subject:</b> <b>Joint Statement: ED and HHS</b><br>
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commitment to workforce development with an eye to the future through innovation and support for individual and national economic growth. It is aimed at increasing opportunities, particularly for those facing barriers to employment, and invests in the important
connection between education and career preparation. It looks to the prosperity of workers and employers and focuses on the economic growth of communities, regions, and states to enhance our global competitiveness as a country. While some research services
and resources for those with disabilities will be transferred from the U.S. Department of Education (ED) to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), we expect a seamless transition with minimal disruption, and we express our continued strong
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The new law states that the amendments that it makes to the Rehabilitation Act, as well as the transfer of certain programs from ED to HHS, took effect when President Obama signed the bill. However, WIOA also gives the Secretaries of ED and HHS authority to
ensure an orderly transition as they implement these changes so they are carried out in a manner that minimizes disruption. ED and HHS, after working with the Office of Management and Budget, have determined that ED will continue to administer the affected
programs until the orderly transfer can be completed as soon as reasonably possible. We will continue to engage and inform grantees and key stakeholders as specific plans for the transfer of these programs are developed and implemented. We appreciate your
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