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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Hi Avery:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Yes, of course\u2026As I understand the situation, due to inadequate funding which has caused a current budget crisis concerning Kentucky OVR, they will not be able to provide vocational and rehabilitation services to most consumers, unless that person already has a case open. If you have a closed case or you need services, they will not be able to accommodate the request until funding is at a level that will allow for them to provide services once again. At present, there is no time limit on this pause. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Respectfully,<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Todd<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> NFBK <nfbk-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Avery Baggett via NFBK<br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, April 8, 2025 11:41 AM<br><b>To:</b> NFB of Kentucky Internet Mailing List <nfbk@nfbnet.org><br><b>Cc:</b> Avery Baggett <averybaggett@gmail.com><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [NFBK] OVR Public Announcement for April 14th Public Hearings<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Hey Todd, <o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>I haven\u2019t been keeping a close eye on this. What all does this mean? I am crap at translating legalese into common English. Any help understanding this issue would be much appreciated.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Best,<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Avery<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><br><br><o:p></o:p></p><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><p class=MsoNormal>On Apr 7, 2025, at 6:18<span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>\u202f</span>PM, Todd E. Stephens via NFBK <<a href="mailto:nfbk@nfbnet.org">nfbk@nfbnet.org</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Good evening:<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>This is very disturbing news that all service categories will be closed. Please make yourself heard on this topic via comment, and please set a side time to attend the public hearing scheduled for 10 AM or 6 PM next Monday, April 14, 2025 via Zoom. Refer to the attachment for details.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in;border-color:currentcolor currentcolor;border-image: none'><div><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Respectfully,</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> </span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Todd</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span class=apple-converted-space><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> </span></span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Isaacs, Lametta A (ELC) <<a href="mailto:lametta.isaacs@ky.gov">lametta.isaacs@ky.gov</a>><span class=apple-converted-space> </span><br><b>Sent:</b><span class=apple-converted-space> </span>Monday, April 7, 2025 2:49 PM<br><b>To:</b><span class=apple-converted-space> </span>Johnson, Allison - Office of Special Education and Early Learning <<a href="mailto:allison.johnson@education.ky.gov">allison.johnson@education.ky.gov</a>>; Briana Sweatt (<a href="mailto:brianasweatt@outlook.com">brianasweatt@outlook.com</a>) <<a href="mailto:brianasweatt@outlook.com">brianasweatt@outlook.com</a>>; Christopher White <<a href="mailto:christopher.white09@gmail.com">christopher.white09@gmail.com</a>>; McNabb, Cora L (ELC) <<a href="mailto:Cora.McNabb@ky.gov">Cora.McNabb@ky.gov</a>>; David Allgood <<a href="mailto:dallgood@calky.org">dallgood@calky.org</a>>; Jade Finley <<a href="mailto:jfinley959@gmail.com">jfinley959@gmail.com</a>>; Johnny Collett <<a href="mailto:Johnny.Collett@uky.edu">Johnny.Collett@uky.edu</a>>; Kellie Smith <<a href="mailto:kellie@kyspin.com">kellie@kyspin.com</a>>; Bass, Kelly M (ELC) <<a href="mailto:kelly.bass@ky.gov">kelly.bass@ky.gov</a>>; Mary Terlau <<a href="mailto:terrieter@gmail.com">terrieter@gmail.com</a>>; Necholyia Wright <<a href="mailto:necholyia@yahoo.com">necholyia@yahoo.com</a>>; Riki Danielle Burton <<a href="mailto:danielleburton94@gmail.com">danielleburton94@gmail.com</a>>; Todd Stephens <<a href="mailto:todde.stephens@windstream.net">todde.stephens@windstream.net</a>><br><b>Subject:</b><span class=apple-converted-space> </span>OVR Public Announcement for April 14th Public Hearings</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Hello SCVR,</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Thank you for attending the meeting today. Attached is the public announcement for hearings that will be held virtually on the 14<sup>th</sup>. It will also be posted on our website today to give the public notice of the hearings.</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Thank you,</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Lametta Isaacs</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Vocational Rehabilitation Administrator</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Office of Vocational Rehabilitation</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Mayo-Underwood Building</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>500 Mero Street<span class=apple-converted-space> </span></span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Frankfort, KY 40601</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Direct Line: 502-782-3316</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><image001.png><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>This communication and any attachment(s) thereto contains information which is confidential and which is for the exclusive use of the intended recipient(s). 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