[rehab] RSA Rules

[Jane.Lansaw at dars.state.tx.us]

Even in a face to face meeting, you can ask your VRC to reiterate the decisions reached in the meeting by sending you an e mail.  You can do so yourself and say in your e mail, 'as I understood our discussion earlier today, I am to do x, Y, and Z by this deadline and you will accomplish A, B, and  C as well'.  This will either get an e mail affirmation of your understanding of the terms you reached in the meeting or get a correction in writing stating what the counselor understands to be the facts.  Just ask for e mail confirmation and tell her you will follow up after the meeting with a confirmation e mail to remind her.  She has a busy caseload and the reminder will likely be appreciated.  You can also ask for an electronic copy of your IEP.  

-----Original Message-----
From: rehab-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:rehab-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Tami Kinney
Sent: Monday, January 09, 2012 8:26 PM
To: Rehabilitation Counselor Mailing List
Subject: [rehab] RSA Rules

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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