[NFBP-Talk] CALL TO ACTION LAST CHANCE L&I Seeks Public Input on Proposed Changes to Pennsylvania’s Vocational Rehabilitation Services Plan

Tue Jun 4 21:10:01 UTC 2019

I received the email regarding the last call for input into to proposed
changes to PA's VR services.  It stated public meetings were held May
22nd.  If that is the case, what is the meeting that is to take place in
Harrisburg on June 13th? And will it really make a difference if we go? And
do we know if anyone from the different chapters are going?

Thank you

*Linda Mackey*
*610-750-6765*

On Mon, Jun 3, 2019 at 12:03 PM Emily Gindlesperger via NFBP-Talk <
nfbp-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Good morning everyone!
>
> Tomorrow is the deadline to submit emails concerning the closing of the
> order of selection.  Below is the information that we distributed earlier.
>
> Send email to OVRFeedback at pa.gov, with “OOS closing all categories” in
> the subject line.
> *5PM on June 4 is the deadline.*
>
>
> *Also, please remember to copy Joe Drenth *Joe.Drenth at JBTC.COM* on your
> submission, as well as the offices of your local representatives and
> senators.  If you need help locating your representative's information,
> please email me.*
>
> *Thank you,*
> *Emily W. Gindlesperger*
> *Legislative Director*
> *National Federation of the Blind of PA*
>
>
> *[image: Title: L&I's logo - Description: L&I's logo: a dark and light
> blue keystone with curved white stripes through it. To the right of the
> keystone is the text: Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry.]*
> *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE*
> *May 3, 2019                            *
> *L&I Seeks Public Input on Proposed Changes to Pennsylvania’s Vocational
> Rehabilitation Services Plan*
> *Harrisburg, PA – *Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Secretary Jerry
> Oleksiak today encouraged Pennsylvanians to provide comments on proposed
> changes to the state’s vocational rehabilitation services plan.
> Pennsylvania expects less federal reallocation funds for the vocational
> rehabilitation program and must adjust the plan.
> “Our primary goal throughout this process is to ensure that services
> continue to be provided to as many people with disabilities as possible
> across the commonwealth,” said Secretary Oleksiak. “I urge interested
> Pennsylvanians to provide us with their feedback.”
> Due to the anticipated decline in federal reallocation funds, the
> independent Pennsylvania State Board of Vocational Rehabilitation recently
> voted unanimously to begin the process to close the Order of Selection, in
> essence creating a temporary waiting list for new OVR customers. Services
> would continue for current OVR customers with an Individualized Plan for
> Employment, as well as Pre-employment Transition Services for students with
> disabilities, as required by federal law.
> The proposal is available in the Pennsylvania Bulletin
> <https://nam03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fu7061146.ct.sendgrid.net%2Fwf%2Fclick%3Fupn%3D84Em28S1K9SvtzcUtu04EuCj8in0zBzuXMOHmNCQAhgXi-2FyNdI38-2FSOBcAhtrPvG_-2BA7IvuaRH7qNzcMU-2FZJF4KQdPWbrMj5flbCIW-2FU7Gev-2BaVSDqP04jGUc-2BJk3zbhS6a-2FWKmIfwfDV2cqzcXOgUfImiIdt7fxLAhjIjo-2B2dkdoli3b0ZhiQR2VVwYReBkhE4MdUpugq-2F0DNdSXJbSL5RhdaKpll7-2BNBox0BKV7AXgNJQn83zaSeaPzUOWPM9m6BuwiOOCUBRJekbHC46zBlGNEFh6jsYj5MFJVF3FfLsGSiiLqbROA2xrsA3nrkleuEiRt-2FL8xPqiokSYyd6FNk-2BNYatIWjYs9lrEEcVmU4T0NzDoCYXPGOme-2Fv-2BY7vRoLtZBzjcOMOScY7BVVQR8i7Q-3D-3D&data=02%7C01%7CJoe.Drenth%40jbtc.com%7Cd3010bb0e9a643adb87a08d6d1da64cf%7C91c2207902ce47e8bb5bc93a3d5f1a78%7C0%7C0%7C636927133276470167&sdata=QVw5EpR8sSn6H24faHYFWx7z6bNNqRb4CPiOqQGCxao%3D&reserved=0>.
> Comments will be accepted for 30 days, until 5:00 PM on Tuesday, June 4,
> 2019, and should be emailed to OVRFeedback at pa.gov, with “OOS closing all
> categories” in the subject line. Written comments may also be mailed to OVR
> Central Office, c/o Cindy Mundis, 1521 North 6th Street, Harrisburg, PA
> 17102.
> Public meetings will be conducted in-person throughout the state in each OVR
> district office
> <https://nam03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fu7061146.ct.sendgrid.net%2Fwf%2Fclick%3Fupn%3DG62jSYfZdO-2F12d8lSllQB7pPQw8nOaAr0Vyjd4RPu-2FRnOMG99qDj40RcY5GIPO8zcpklhQQngl0Qv-2FgXraJGL6T3L0hCLrgmv7sSwgNeHuhRjJuuP8qXRvWisrDxEDGGIGCJPYeSxSeku44K3XiJ7A-3D-3D_-2BA7IvuaRH7qNzcMU-2FZJF4KQdPWbrMj5flbCIW-2FU7Gev-2BaVSDqP04jGUc-2BJk3zbhS6a-2FWKmIfwfDV2cqzcXOgUfImiIdt7fxLAhjIjo-2B2dkdoli3b0ZhiQR2VVwYReBkhE4MdUpugq-2F0DNdSXJbSL5RhdaKpll7-2BNBox0BKV7AXgNJQn83zaSeaPzUOWPM9m64g5rGh-2FRfblYjAfXgZUsU6GguNpamio9NegUYhnJxb-2FgE9bWU5G79wNgrmqLDVPBm-2FN63tHGcQK6XWUAPYFgfu-2BR5iXSytvIC9J8DH6rQFw8LCGoFB-2BO-2BP0gmGFgrx6ZChLEwHI19mubzgqQwI8Q4A-3D-3D&data=02%7C01%7CJoe.Drenth%40jbtc.com%7Cd3010bb0e9a643adb87a08d6d1da64cf%7C91c2207902ce47e8bb5bc93a3d5f1a78%7C0%7C0%7C636927133276470167&sdata=g7rQhYG4D4geiiTDSF%2Fy6FA1JxnMxfg3N3urbhQOamA%3D&reserved=0>
> on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM and 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM.
> Individuals who are unable to attend in person can participate via phone
> <https://nam03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fu7061146.ct.sendgrid.net%2Fwf%2Fclick%3Fupn%3DG62jSYfZdO-2F12d8lSllQB7pPQw8nOaAr0Vyjd4RPu-2FRnOMG99qDj40RcY5GIPO8zMteAOfvbIkiKk1UyX64Nn3H75QVqSZL4Z9n7W4byF8ZyqIyhpM4kvfDW7wkRbb0x_-2BA7IvuaRH7qNzcMU-2FZJF4KQdPWbrMj5flbCIW-2FU7Gev-2BaVSDqP04jGUc-2BJk3zbhS6a-2FWKmIfwfDV2cqzcXOgUfImiIdt7fxLAhjIjo-2B2dkdoli3b0ZhiQR2VVwYReBkhE4MdUpugq-2F0DNdSXJbSL5RhdaKpll7-2BNBox0BKV7AXgNJQn83zaSeaPzUOWPM9m6eUnfrjfFMru0vXCuI0Y6Y4QeKAw47SW-2Bao9GFMSL9ckOzeq38XZjl4by-2FqVGR8w0q8fRuBwx91Hrc4iFjIQJcS1FDZdmHpWuMKIj-2BYBQVyamkV6ihceveGlhNOUb3ksFUMbiutC9oPzteSfrYGrCcA-3D-3D&data=02%7C01%7CJoe.Drenth%40jbtc.com%7Cd3010bb0e9a643adb87a08d6d1da64cf%7C91c2207902ce47e8bb5bc93a3d5f1a78%7C0%7C0%7C636927133276480162&sdata=tliqHWudLVc5GzlMQJG%2FuPUy4my1jxZy8rxWnIEaXQg%3D&reserved=0>.
> All meeting sites are accessible and interpreters for people who are deaf
> or hard of hearing will be present at each public meeting.
> Following the public comment period, the U.S. Department of Education’s
> Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) will review OVR’s request to
> temporarily close the order of selection. If approved, the waiting list is
> expected to be implemented on July 1, 2019.
> For more information, visit the OVR page
> <https://nam03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fu7061146.ct.sendgrid.net%2Fwf%2Fclick%3Fupn%3DG62jSYfZdO-2F12d8lSllQB7pPQw8nOaAr0Vyjd4RPu-2FRnOMG99qDj40RcY5GIPO8zMteAOfvbIkiKk1UyX64NnztDrFbcwX-2FFLx5qRQTNuiOH2mYWHRUld9dpicaDmsMo_-2BA7IvuaRH7qNzcMU-2FZJF4KQdPWbrMj5flbCIW-2FU7Gev-2BaVSDqP04jGUc-2BJk3zbhS6a-2FWKmIfwfDV2cqzcXOgUfImiIdt7fxLAhjIjo-2B2dkdoli3b0ZhiQR2VVwYReBkhE4MdUpugq-2F0DNdSXJbSL5RhdaKpll7-2BNBox0BKV7AXgNJQn83zaSeaPzUOWPM9m6mgeTuiM6V-2Bzrep9aFp-2BGRhInMdAbYDKkREbSoyFE8XG7dCe78dnYqIvS-2FXLmFuEcRAl1JIijRGLI63V7eR6aoeXxApo9-2FHWc5hcM5ffNjD9Kjat3-2FnsMNwZ6uvOShW3ILFyAIEtdSLJ-2BG8ibCzswIA-3D-3D&data=02%7C01%7CJoe.Drenth%40jbtc.com%7Cd3010bb0e9a643adb87a08d6d1da64cf%7C91c2207902ce47e8bb5bc93a3d5f1a78%7C0%7C0%7C636927133276480162&sdata=4D6Aa9g6sKXoXGVMq9ofXrAx%2FLWcZHF3NxGB3AGuPG0%3D&reserved=0>
> on the Department of Labor & Industry’s website.
> *MEDIA CONTACT: *Penny Ickes, 717-787-7530 or dlipress at pa.gov
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