[rehab] RSA Rules

[Tami Kinney]

These are all good points. Thanks!

In addition to my pre-meeting planning and all, I've begun mentally 
listing the equipment and steps for what I call the "paranoia plan" to 
deal with anyone from this agency.

I'm glad to know that VR professionals who know how things should work 
and what can be done to ensure they do have actually recommended some 
steps. I feel less paranoid.

Just annoyed. /lol/

I plan to record the meeting, as well, for my records to ensure there 
are no misunderstandings. And so that I will have a clear record of what 
I am expected to do, etc., etc. On this computer, I can just record it 
and use a transcription program so I won't have to listen to it all 
twice. Yay!

Any other helpful hints and advice and clarifications of laws and 
regulations will be welcome!

Tami

On 01/10/2012 06:52 AM, Jane.Lansaw at dars.state.tx.us wrote:
> Good point.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: rehab-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:rehab-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jan Bailey
> Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2012 5:12 AM
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> Subject: Re: [rehab] RSA Rules
>
> Tell her you want to see the rule in writing.  I'll bet she can't produce it.
> 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
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>
>> unless they changed very recently, I find this hard to believe.
>> Gabe Vega - Sent from my Apple Mac Mini
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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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