Public meetings
Comments sought on amendments to the Vocational Rehabilitation Portion of the WV Unified State Plan for Program Years 2020-2023, focusing on the Order of Selection
The Division will hold a virtual public meeting to allow for public input on the following changes to its Order of Selection, as directed by the federal Rehabilitation Services Administration:
- DRS will open Categories 2 (individuals with significant disabilities) and 3 (individuals with non-significant disabilities) under its Order of Selection, allowing the agency to serve all eligible individuals with disabilities.
- DRS is revising its three Order of Selection category definitions, as directed by the federal Rehabilitation Services Administration.
To participate by computer, tablet or smartphone, join the Zoom Meeting using this link.
To participate by telephone, dial one of the numbers below
1-646-876-9923
1-301-715-8592
Meeting ID: 991 7431 9576
Passcode: 213098
| Topic: | Virtual Public Meeting |
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| Date | December 22, 2020 |
| Time: | 5 PM – 6 PM (Eastern Daylight Time) |
The Division will accept comments on the changes to the Vocational Rehabilitation Portion of the WV Unified State Plan through January 15, 2021.
Written or emailed comments must be received no later than January 15, 2021.
| Mail: | West Virginia Division of Rehabilitation Services Administrative Offices State Capitol PO Box 508902 Charleston, WV 25305 Attention: Joseph Hampton |
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| FAX: | 304-558-1474 |
| Email: | Joseph Hampton |
Questions may be directed to Joseph Hampton at 1-800-642-8207 or 304-356-2093.
Notice of Public Comment Period
The West Virginia Division of Rehabilitation Services is seeking public input on proposed revisions to the Legislative Rule – Ron Yost Personal Assistance Services Act Board (§198 CSR 1). You may view the proposed revisions here. Changes are indicated using strikethroughs and underscores.
Comments will be accepted until 12 p.m. (noon) on August 26, 2020.
Comments may be submitted by mail, by fax or by email.
| Mail: | Tracy Carr West Virginia Division of Rehabilitation Services State Capitol PO Box 508902 Charleston, WV 25305 |
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| FAX: | 304-558-1474 |
| Email: | Tracy Carr |
Comments sought on change to Order of Selection
The West Virginia Division of Rehabilitation Services hosted a virtual public meeting from 5 to 6 p.m. on June 1, 2020 to allow for public input on a change to its Order of Selection:
The Division will accept comments on the change to its Order of Selection through June 22, 2020. Written or emailed comments must be received no later than June 22, 2020.
| Email: | Joseph Hampton |
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| Mail: | West Virginia Division of Rehabilitation Services Administrative Offices 107 Capitol Street Charleston, WV 25301 Attention: Joseph Hampton |
| FAX: | 304-558-1474 |
Questions may be directed to Joseph Hampton at 800-642-8207 or 304-356-2093.
DRS responds to comments on Draft VR section of Unified State Plan
The West Virginia Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) sought public input on the draft Vocational Rehabilitation Portion of West Virginia’s Unified State Plan for Program Years 2020-2023.
A summary of the comments DRS received and responses to those public comments is available here. The draft Unified State Plan will be submitted for approval to the U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. Department of Education in March 2020, with final approval occurring by July 1, 2020.
