[rehab] RSA Rules

[Tami Kinney]

Hey, everyone!

I just talked to the new VRC for my area in Oregon. She told me that RSA 
rules say that communications between VRC and consumer must occur 
face-to-face and cannot be done at all over e-mail. I can see why an 
initial meeting would be best done one-on-one; however, I prefer all 
communications occur via e-mail because that gives me a clear record of 
everything, date and time stamped, with all that other lovely header 
information. Also, honestly, e-mail communications are so much more 
efficient for everyone! Easier on the state budget, too, and all.

Is what the VRC told me about RSA rules requiring that all meetings with 
consumers be conducted one-on-one in person and that e-mail or other 
forms of written communication are not allowed?

If so, how long has that been the case?

Assuming that the majority of you are Braille Monitor readers, perhaps 
the mention that I am in Oregon will reveal why I don't believe a word 
anyone from that agency says unless I find out from at least three other 
sources. Or even one, since I usually can't find even that many. Sheesh!

Thanks!

Tami