The Vocational Rehabilitation program is seeking public comment on changes to its administrative rules. The public may testify at public hearings or submit written comments through Tuesday, October 15, 2019.
Vocational Rehabilitation seeks input on the proposed changes to Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 582 Divisions 1, 72, 100, 115 and 190. All input will be reviewed, and the proposed rules may be modified as a result
The proposed rules are posted at go.usa.gov/xVjDk.
Vocational Rehabilitation is updating OAR 582 to align with requirements of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), enacted July 22, 2014 (Public Law No. 113-128). The rules match definitions and requirements in the Rehabilitation Act, as amended, and clarify processes for vocational rehabilitation service.
How to comment or provide testimony:
Email your comments to: VR.Policy@state.or.us
Mail written testimony to:
Department of Human Services, Vocational Rehabilitation
Robin Brandt, Policy Analyst
500 Summer Street NE, E-87 Salem, Oregon 97310-1018
Attend the public hearing listed below in person.
By phone, during the hearing, dial in as indicated for each meeting.
The hearings will end when comments conclude. Please arrive before the meeting to sign up to provide testimony.
A public hearing will take place in Bend on Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Time: 2:30-3:30pm
Location: WorkSource Bend
Mirror Pond Conference Room
1645 NE Forbes Rd., Ste. 100
Bend, OR 97701
Dial in: 503-934-1400, Access code: 810727#
Additional public hearings:
Monday, September 16, 2019
Time: 3:30-4:30pm
Location: Human Service Building — Room 160
500 Summer Street NE
Salem, Oregon 97301
Dial in: 503-934-1400, Access code: 9687949#
Friday, September 20, 2019
Time: 1:30-2:30pm
Location: Oregon Vocational Rehabilitation
Milwaukie-International-Conference Room
4382 SE International Way, Ste. B
Milwaukie OR 97222
Dial in: 503-934-1400, Access code: 2807972#
Thursday, September 26, 2019
Time: 3-4pm
Location: Oregon Vocational Rehabilitation
Medford Vocational Rehabilitation office
28 West Sixth St.
Medford, Oregon 97501
Dial in 503-934-1400, Access code: 68813340#
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Time: 1:30-2:30pm
Location: Oregon Vocational Rehabilitation
VR Conference Room
DHS Mackenzie Center
2885 Chad Dr.
Eugene OR 97408
Dial in: 503-934-1400, Access code: 6847899#
Please arrive early to sign in to testify. The hearing will be closed when comments are concluded.
A visual recording will be made to document the hearing.
Accommodation: Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication should make a request as soon as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event by contacting Robin Brandt at 503-945-5857 or email VR.Policy@state.or.us.
