[Nfbc-info] FYI FW: WIOA Proposed Regulations Public Forum

[Michael Hingson]

Lisa,

We supported WIOA as a compromise for now. 


Best,


Michael Hingson

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Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2015 4:54 PM
To: Lisa Irving; NFB of California List
Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] FYI FW: WIOA Proposed Regulations Public Forum

Hi All,

CORRECTION  I intended to type "insane caseload"; not Indian caseload.

Lisa Irving
Sent from my iPhone

> On Apr 30, 2015, at 4:46 PM, Lisa Irving via Nfbc-info
<nfbc-info at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi mike,
> 
> Would break down WIOA? Also, what is the state and national NFB's position
on the implications for the blind? 
> 
> How does the TIME bill and the RSA's limits on sub minamum wage play out? 
> 
> Will WIOA increase state funding to hire more DOR BRC and other VRC's to
decrease Indian case loads to improve timely service delivery?
> 
> Does ruling mean that HHS will oversee Calif. DOR?
> 
> Highest regards,
> Lisa   Irving
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Apr 30, 2015, at 2:54 PM, Michael Hingson via Nfbc-info
<nfbc-info at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> From: Xavier, Joe at DOR [mailto:Joe.Xavier at dor.ca.gov]
>> Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2015 7:59 PM
>> To: Xavier, Joe at DOR
>> Subject: WIOA Proposed Regulations Public Forum
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) brings 
>> significant opportunity to improve services for individuals with 
>> disabilities, especially youth with disabilities. There have been no 
>> greater legal changes affecting our programs since the 1992
Rehabilitation Act amendments.
>> 
>> Please join the DOR in our sixth WIOA public forum. At this public 
>> forum, DOR will share information about the proposed federal 
>> regulations and collect stakeholder feedback.
>> 
>> More information about the proposed regulations, including DOR's 
>> preliminary review can be found on  
>> <http://dor.ca.gov/Public/WIOA-Information.html>
>> DOR's website. 
>> 
>> We look forward to hearing your ideas and feedback for the following:
>> 
>> 1.      Have you identified any additional issues regarding the pending
>> regulations that we did not address?
>> 
>> 2.      Do you support DOR's approach and plan for commenting on the
>> proposed regulations?   
>> 
>> Webinar details:
>> 
>> Monday, May 11, 2015
>> 
>> 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM.
>> 
>> <https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6400466458638959361> Click 
>> here to register for the webinar.
>> 
>> Once you register, you will receive an email with log-in instructions.
>> 
>> 
>> If you do not have access to a computer with audio you may call in:
>> 
>> CALL IN NUMBER: 1 866 901 6455
>> 
>> PARTICIPANT ACCESS CODE: 649 026 191
>> 
>> Individuals who do not access the webinar over the computer will only 
>> be able to submit comments and questions through the  
>> <mailto:WIOA at dor.ca.gov> WIOA at dor.ca.gov email inbox.
>> 
>> Please plan to log in 15 minutes early.
>> 
>> Thank you,
>> 
>> Joe Xavier
>> 
>> Director
>> 
>> Department of Rehabilitation
>> 
>> Note: The California Department of Rehabilitation, an equal 
>> opportunity employer/program, is holding this event. Auxiliary aids 
>> and services are available upon request to individuals with 
>> disabilities. Individuals who require disability related 
>> accommodations must contact the California Department of 
>> Rehabilitation at (916) 558-5833 or  <mailto:WIOA at dor.ca.gov>
WIOA at dor.ca.gov.
>> 
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