[rehab] RSA Rules

[Jan Bailey]

I don't believe it either.
Jan

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gabe Vega" <theblindtech at gmail.com>
To: "Rehabilitation Counselor Mailing List" <rehab at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2012 5:03 AM
Subject: Re: [rehab] RSA Rules


> unless they changed very recently, I find this hard to believe.
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> On Jan 9, 2012, at 7:25 PM, Tami Kinney wrote:
>
>> 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
>>
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