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

Tue May 7 03:41:21 UTC 2019

The proposal is available in thePennsylvania Bulletin 
<https://gcc01.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%7Cpickes%40pa.gov%7Cf33a7f1812ee4179252308d6cfc75858%7C418e284101284dd59b6c47fc5a9a1bde%7C0%7C0%7C636924852428182624&sdata=FUta5R4vw048QgkxEpibf7%2B%2B9LhT2Acv70Z9uBDGJD8%3D&reserved=0>.

Upon entering the link. Go to current issue which is on the left side of 
the page about one-quarter of the way down the page.

Upon entering,scroll down to

      DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY
      Notices.

The next line is the link to the actual proposal.

Dave

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On 5/6/2019 9:26 PM, Connie via NFBP-Talk wrote:
>
> Hi Ken,
>
> Comments can also be submitted via online to OVRFeedback at pa.gov 
> <mailto:OVRFeedback at pa.gov>,
>
> Please know that no one has signed up for the BELL program in Pittsburgh
>
> June 17 through June 28.
>
> Please pass that along. I hope we get some students although I do not 
> plan to work it this time.
>
> Also, Our Erie County Chapter meeting was changed.
>
> We are meeting on May 25, Saturday, at Bob Evans on West 12 Street.
>
> Hope you can come.
>
> Connie
>
> *From:* NFBP-Talk <nfbp-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> *On Behalf Of *Ken 
> Quinn via NFBP-Talk
> *Sent:* Monday, May 6, 2019 11:21 AM
> *To:* NFB of Pennsylvania Talk, state list <nfbp-talk at nfbnet.org>
> *Cc:* Ken Quinn <cj3639 at hotmail.com>
> *Subject:* Re: [NFBP-Talk] L&I Seeks Public Input on Proposed Changes 
> to Pennsylvania’s Vocational Rehabilitation Services Plan
>
>  I tried to go to the link provided and couldn’t find the document 
> anyone now how to find it?
>
> Website doesn’t seem to be too accessible.
>
>
>
>     On May 3, 2019, at 3:27 PM, Marsha Drenth via NFBP-Talk
>     <nfbp-talk at nfbnet.org <mailto:nfbp-talk at nfbnet.org>> wrote:
>
>
>     Begin forwarded message:
>
>         *From:*"LI, OVR Stakeholder List" <RA-LIOVR-STAKEHOLDER at PA.GOV
>         <mailto:RA-LIOVR-STAKEHOLDER at PA.GOV>>
>         *Date:*May 3, 2019 at 2:51:11 PM EDT
>         *To:*<RA-LIOVR-STAKEHOLDER at LISTSERV.PA.GOV
>         <mailto:RA-LIOVR-STAKEHOLDER at LISTSERV.PA.GOV>>
>         *Subject:**L&I Seeks Public Input on Proposed Changes to
>         Pennsylvania’s Vocational Rehabilitation Services Plan*
>         *Reply-To:*"LI, OVR Stakeholder List"
>         <RA-LIOVR-STAKEHOLDER at PA.GOV <mailto:RA-LIOVR-STAKEHOLDER at PA.GOV>>
>
>         *<image001.jpg>*
>
>         *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 thePennsylvania Bulletin
>         <https://gcc01.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%7Cpickes%40pa.gov%7Cf33a7f1812ee4179252308d6cfc75858%7C418e284101284dd59b6c47fc5a9a1bde%7C0%7C0%7C636924852428182624&sdata=FUta5R4vw048QgkxEpibf7%2B%2B9LhT2Acv70Z9uBDGJD8%3D&reserved=0>.
>         Comments will be accepted for 30 days, until 5:00 PM on
>         Tuesday, June 4, 2019, and should be emailed
>         toOVRFeedback at pa.gov <mailto: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 6^th Street, Harrisburg, PA 17102.
>
>         Public meetings will be conducted in-person throughout the
>         state in eachOVR district office
>         <https://gcc01.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%7Cpickes%40pa.gov%7Cf33a7f1812ee4179252308d6cfc75858%7C418e284101284dd59b6c47fc5a9a1bde%7C0%7C0%7C636924852428192629&sdata=54U%2B%2Fi94g5VB7ZpCUH%2BMuyMqi9S1mTUYgniVJoPQ3f4%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 viaphone
>         <https://gcc01.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%7Cpickes%40pa.gov%7Cf33a7f1812ee4179252308d6cfc75858%7C418e284101284dd59b6c47fc5a9a1bde%7C0%7C0%7C636924852428192629&sdata=lAzwACzbJd5peVZnzot%2BxViyly24dhgah9c1HBT2tSM%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 theOVR page
>         <https://gcc01.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%7Cpickes%40pa.gov%7Cf33a7f1812ee4179252308d6cfc75858%7C418e284101284dd59b6c47fc5a9a1bde%7C0%7C0%7C636924852428202634&sdata=2nYt%2Fe1gK7nX42ymbX5Ds9LPPpH4G1fWjGYk1w7usUc%3D&reserved=0>on
>         the Department of Labor & Industry’s website.
>
>         *MEDIA CONTACT:***Penny Ickes,**717-787-7530 ordlipress at pa.gov
>         <mailto:dlipress at pa.gov>
>
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