[NFBMT] FW: Friends of Rehab Bulletin, September 4, 2020

Sat Sep 5 02:09:30 UTC 2020

Well group,
if you understand what I just read, and feel all is well good.
I have no clue what they just said and what I just read.
Thanks,
Dar
Original message:
> FYI here is the latest update from Montana Vocational Rehabilitation and
> Blind Services.


> Jim Marks

> President

> National Federation of the Blind of Montana

> president at nfbofmt.org

> (406) 438-1421

> www.nfbofmt.org


> You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back.


> From: Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services
> [mailto:DPHHS at announcements.mt.gov]
> Sent: Friday, September 4, 2020 10:43 AM
> To: president at nfbofmt.org
> Subject: Friends of Rehab Bulletin, September 4, 2020


> A Monthly Update from Montana Vocational Rehabilitation and Blind Services


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> September 4, 2020


>   _____


> VRBS and Partners Develop Strategic Plan for 2020-2025


> This past June VRBS partnered with the State Rehabilitation Council and
> several stakeholder groups to develop the 2020-2025 VRBS Strategic Plan. The
> Strategic Plan is now complete, and we have established a plan to guide our
> work and ensure accountability.

> VRBS is proud to share our newly revised vision, mission, and core values
> which underpin all of our agency's work.

> Vision: Montana values people with disabilities in our workforce and our
> communities.

> Mission: Montana Vocational Rehabilitation and Blind Services promotes
> opportunities for Montanans with disabilities to have rewarding careers and
> achieve maximum personal potential.

> Core Values:

> 1.      We value informed choice; our staff guide, and the people we serve
> decide.
> 2.      We presume all people with disabilities, including those with the
> most significant disabilities, can work in competitive integrated settings
> with advancement opportunities.
> 3.      We believe work provides a sense of purpose.
> 4.      Our services promote the civil rights of each participant.
> 5.      We respect and value diversity.
> 6.      We value our ethical foundations of autonomy, beneficence, fidelity,
> justice, non maleficence, and veracity.
> 7.      We promote healthy interdependence, independent living, and
> community integration.
> 8.      Collaborating with partners makes us stronger and more effective.
> 9.      We continually innovate and provide state of the art services

>   _____


> Order of Selection Update


> Total invites for IPE development since October 1, 2019:  1146

> IPE's developed since October 1, 2019 :  513

> Individuals in active IPE development: 131

> Current total Waitlist Count:  2432

>        Category 1:  998

>        Category 2:  1077

>        Category 3:  357

>   _____


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> Chart data current as of September 2, 2020

>   _____


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>   _____


> To limit contact during the COVID-19 virus emergency, all Disability
> Employment and Transition offices in the state are temporarily closed to the
> public.


> Given the recent events surrounding COVID-19, Disability Employment and
> Transitions (DET) offices across the state are closed to the public until
> further notice. Our staff are prepared to work and provide services to
> consumers across the state via telephone and online.

> If you have any questions regarding upcoming appointments, please reach out
> to the staff currently working with your consumer to arrange alternative
> strategies to meet their needs.

> We thank you for your understanding as our goal is to assist in keeping
> everyone safe and healthy.

> Please feel free to contact me by email or phone if you have any questions.

> Sincerely,

> Chanda Hermanson, DET Administrator

> (406) 444-4179

>  <mailto:Chanda.Hermanson at mt.gov> Chanda.Hermanson at mt.gov

>   _____


>   _____


> Friends of Rehab is a monthly bulletin published by the State of Montana,
> Department of Public Health and Human Services,
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> Division ("DETD").

> The aim of this bulletin is to provide our community partners with regular
> updates and news on the work carried out by Vocational Rehabilitation and
> Blind Services.


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