Public Hearings Scheduled for Vocational Rehabilitation Services

09/13/24

Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation (MVR) will conduct two virtual public hearings in October to gain feedback on vocational rehabilitation services. MVR staff will discuss the following topics:

  • implementing an Order of Selection for services;
  • reviewing Priority Categories for services; and
  • finding ways to improve services for individuals with disabilities.

Public Hearings Schedule

 

October 1, 2024, 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.

Use this link to join the October 1 session online

Use this information to join by phone:

Call 1-650-479-3207

Meeting number (access code): 2634 743 2818

Meeting password: 2jTmDuKJQ44

 

October 2, 2024, 9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.                  

Use this link to join the October 2 session online

Use this information to join by phone:

Call 1-650-479-3207

Meeting number (access code): 2630 151 1130

Meeting password: spX3uud7dx3


 

Written comments must be submitted by October 15, 2024. Those comments can be mailed to 2024 Public Hearings, Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, 3024 Dupont Circle, Jefferson City, MO 65109; sent via email to info@vr.dese.mo.gov; or provided by completing this online form.

MVR will provide real-time captioning of these events. Individuals who require additional accommodations should make arrangements in advance by contacting Tammy McSorley at 877-222-8963 (toll-free), 573-751-1441 (fax), or via email at info@vr.dese.mo.gov.

02/26/24

Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation (MVR) will conduct two virtual public hearings in March on vocational rehabilitation services to gain feedback on ways to improve services for individuals with disabilities. 

Input is welcome regarding MVR’s goals and priorities starting on page 20 in the state plan draft.

Public Hearings Schedule 

March 18, 2024 March 19, 2024
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Use this link to join by computerUse this link to join by computer

Use this information to join by phone

Call 1-650-479-3207

Meeting number (access code): 2633 797 5204

Meeting password: 5zKCuMgzv34

Use this information to join by phone

Call 1-650-479-3207

Meeting number (access code): 2630 429 3042

Meeting password: m3QMJccaJ66


 

Written comments must be submitted by March 31, 2024. Those comments can be mailed to 2023 Public Hearings, Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, 3024 Dupont Circle, Jefferson City, MO 65109; sent via email to info@vr.dese.mo.gov; or provided by completing this online form.

MVR will provide real-time captioning of these events. Individuals who require additional accommodations should make arrangements in advance by contacting Tammy McSorley at 877-222-8963 (toll-free), 573-751-1441 (fax), or via email at info@vr.dese.mo.gov.

02/01/23

Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation (MVR) will conduct two virtual public hearings on vocational rehabilitation services in March to gain feedback on ways to improve services for individuals with disabilities.

Input is welcome regarding MVR’s goals and priorities found in its current state plan.

Public Hearings Schedule

March 8, 2023  March 9, 2023
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.    

Use this link for the March 8 session to join by computer

 Use this link for the March 9 session to join by computer

Use this information to join by phone

Call 1-650-479-3207

Meeting number (access code): 2468 172 4063

Meeting password: 9AxRJ7ASeS2 

Use this information to join by phone

Call 1-650-479-3207

Meeting number (access code): 2469 228 6334

Meeting password: 6PXhGZeab65 

 

Written comments must be submitted by March 31, 2023. Those comments can be mailed to 2023 Public Hearings, Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, 3024 Dupont Circle, Jefferson City, MO 65109; sent via email to info@vr.dese.mo.gov; or by completing this survey.

MVR will provide real-time captioning of these events. Individuals who require additional accommodations should make arrangements in advance by contacting Tammy McSorley at 877-222-8963 (toll-free), 573-751-1441 (fax), or via email at info@vr.dese.mo.gov.

02/10/22

Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation (MVR) will conduct two virtual public hearings on vocational rehabilitation services in March to gain feedback on ways to improve services for individuals with disabilities.

Input is welcome regarding MVR’s goals and priorities found in its current state plan.

Public Hearings Schedule

March 8, 2022 March 9, 2022
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Use this link to join by computer

 Use this link to join by computer
Use this information to join by phone
Call 1-650-479-3207		 Use this information to join by phone
Call 1-650-479-3207
Meeting number (access code): 2450 162 4046 Meeting number (access code): 2462 300 6543
Meeting password: KseWieQ5R39 Meeting password: 7mbU7eR8xgq

Written comments must be submitted by March 31, 2022. Those comments can be mailed to 2022 Public Hearings, Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, 3024 Dupont Circle, Jefferson City, MO 65109; sent via email to info@vr.dese.mo.gov; or by completing this survey.

MVR will provide real-time captioning of these events. Individuals who require additional accommodations should make arrangements in advance by contacting Tammy McSorley at 877-222-8963 (toll-free), 573-751-1441 (fax), or via email at info@vr.dese.mo.gov.

For more information, contact Tammy McSorley, Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation, at 877-222-8963.

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02/18/21

Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation (MVR) will conduct two virtual public hearings on vocational rehabilitation services in March to gain feedback on ways to improve services for individuals with disabilities.

Input is welcome regarding MVR’s goals and priorities found in the current state plan.

Public Hearings Schedule

March 4, 2021 March 9, 2021
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Use this link to join by computer Use this link to join by computer
Use this information to join by phone Use this information to join by phone
Call 1-650-479-3207 Call 1-650-479-3207
Meeting number (access code): 177 243 9426 Meeting number (access code): 177 113 7745
Meeting password: s6bMDAkrW23 Meeting password: TndzVrAS496

Written comments must be submitted by March 31, 2021. Those comments can be mailed to Jennifer Kincaid, Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, 1735 W. Catalpa Street, Suite C, Springfield, MO 65807; or sent via email to info@vr.dese.mo.gov.

MVR will provide real-time captioning of these events. Individuals who require additional accommodations should make arrangements in advance by contacting 877-222-8963 (toll-free), 573-751-0881 (TTY), 573-751-1441 (fax) or emailing info@vr.dese.mo.gov.

For more information, contact Jennifer Kincaid, Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation, at 877-222-8967.

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02/21/19

Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation (MVR) will conduct five public hearings throughout the state in March to gain feedback on ways to improve vocational rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities. Input is welcome regarding MVR’s goals and priorities found in the current state plan.

Public Hearings Schedule

March 4
10:00 a.m. to noon
Vocational Rehabilitation District Office
Joseph P. Teasdale State Office Building
8800 E. 63rd Street, Ste. 260
Raytown, Missouri

March 5
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Southwest Center for Independent Living
Building B - Community Room
1450 W. Cambridge
Springfield, Missouri

March 6
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
SEMO Alliance for Disability Independence
Community Room
755 S. Kingshighway
Cape Girardeau, Missouri

March 6
10:00 a.m. to noon
Vocational Rehabilitation District Office
Conference Room A
900 W. Nifong, Suite 210
Columbia, Missouri

March 7
10:00 a.m. to noon
Missouri Job Center - St. Louis County
The Crossings at Northwest
715 Northwest Plaza Drive
St. Ann, Missouri

Written comments should be submitted by March 31 to Jennifer Kincaid, Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, 1735 W. Catalpa Street, Suite C, Springfield, MO 65807; or to info@vr.dese.mo.gov.
Individuals who require accommodations should make arrangements in advance by contacting 877-222-8963 (toll-free), 573-751-0881 (TTY), 573-751-1441 (fax), or info@vr.dese.mo.gov.
For more information, contact Jennifer Kincaid, Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation, at 877-222-8967.

02/06/18

Five public hearings on vocational rehabilitation services have been scheduled in March throughout the state. The hearings will be conducted by Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation (MVR) to gain feedback on ways to improve services for individuals with disabilities. Input is welcome regarding MVR’s goals and priorities found in the current state plan.

Date/Time Location

March 6
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Cape Girardeau
SEMO Alliance for Disability Independence
755 S. Kingshighway
Community Room

March 7
10:00 a.m. - noon

Raytown
Vocational Rehabilitation District Office
Joseph P. Teasdale State Office Building
8800 E. 63rd Street, Ste. 260
Conference Room

March 7
10:00 a.m. - noon

Springfield
Southwest Center for Independent Living
1450 W. Cambridge
Building B - Community Room

March 7
10:00 a.m. - noon

St. Louis
Vocational Rehabilitation District Office
Deer Creek Center
3256 Laclede Station Road, Suite 103
Conference Room

March 8
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Columbia
Vocational Rehabilitation District Office
900 W. Nifong, Suite 210
Conference Room A

Written comments should be submitted by March 31 to Jennifer Kincaid, Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, 1735 W. Catalpa Street, Suite C, Springfield, Mo., 65807, or to info@vr.dese.mo.gov.

Individuals who require accommodations should make arrangements in advance by contacting 877-222-8963 (toll-free), 573-751-0881 (TTY), 573-751-1441 (fax) or info@vr.dese.mo.gov.

For more information, contact Jennifer Kincaid, Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation, at 877-222-8967.

02/27/17

Six public hearings on vocational rehabilitation services have been scheduled throughout the state in March. The hearings will be conducted by Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation (MVR) to gain feedback on ways to improve services for individuals with disabilities. Officials will gather input regarding MVR’s goals and priorities found in the current state plan.

Potential topics discussed will include:

  • Increasing competitive, integrated employment opportunities for persons with disabilities;
  • Improving employment services and opportunities for youth and students with disabilities;
  • Assessing and meeting employers’ needs in employing persons with disabilities; and
  • Increasing the cooperation, collaboration and coordination of community resources to improve quality employment outcomes for persons with disabilities

Public Hearing Schedule
March 6
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Springfield
Southwest Center for Independent Living
2864 S. Nettleton Avenue
Conference Room

March 7
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Cape Girardeau
SEMO Alliance for Disability Independence
755 S. Kingshighway
Community Room

March 10
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Kansas City
Kauffman Foundation Conference Center
4801 Rockhill Road
Brush Creek Room

March 15
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Jefferson City
Vocational Rehabilitation Central Office
3024 Dupont Circle
Main Conference Room

March 17
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
St. Louis
Vocational Rehabilitation District Office
Deer Creek Center
3256 Laclede Station Road, Suite 103
Conference Room

March 22
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Columbia
Vocational Rehabilitation District Office
900 W. Nifong, Suite 210
Conference Room A

Written comments should be submitted by March 31 to Jennifer Kincaid, Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, 1735 W. Catalpa Street, Suite C, Springfield, MO 65807; or to info@vr.dese.mo.gov.

Individuals who require accommodations should make arrangements in advance by contacting 877-222-8963 (toll-free), 573-751-0881 (TTY), 573-751-1441 (fax) or info@vr.dese.mo.gov.

For more information, contact Jennifer Kincaid, Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation, at 877-222-8967.

02/22/16

Public Hearings Scheduled for Vocational Rehabilitation Services

Six public hearings on vocational rehabilitation services have been scheduled in March throughout the state. The hearings will be conducted by Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation (MVR) to gain feedback on ways to improve services for individuals with disabilities.  Input regarding MVR’s goals and priorities is welcome.

Public Hearing Schedule

March 7
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
St. Louis
Disability Determination Services
Conference Room
7545 S. Lindbergh Boulevard, Suite 220

March 8
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Kansas City
Kauffman Foundation Conference Center
4801 Rockhill Road
Brush Creek Room

March 10
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Cape Girardeau
SEMO Alliance for Disability Independence
755 S. Kingshighway
Community Room

March 14
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Jefferson City
Vocational Rehabilitation Central Office
3024 Dupont Circle
Main Conference Room

March 21
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Springfield
Southwest Center for Independent Living
2864 S. Nettleton Avenue
Conference Room

March 24
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Columbia
Columbia Public Library
100 W. Broadway
Friends Room

Written comments should be submitted by March 31 to Jennifer Kincaid, Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, 1735 W. Catalpa Street, Suite C, Springfield, MO 65807; or to info@vr.dese.mo.gov.

Individuals who require accommodations should make arrangements in advance by contacting 877-222-8963 (toll-free), 573-751-0881 (TTY), 573-751-1441 (fax) or info@vr.dese.mo.gov.

For more information, contact Jennifer Kincaid, Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation, at 877-222-8967.