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Scheduled Public Hearings

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING and PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD 
Public Hearings Notice for
The Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC)
Vocational Rehabilitation and
State Supported Employment Programs

Two public hearings will be conducted prior to the submittal of the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC) State Plan to the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA). MRC must submit a plan annually in order to receive federal funding for the Vocational Rehabilitation Services and the State Supported Employment Services Programs.

The dates and times for the hearings are as follows:

May 21, 2013        3:00pm to 4:00pm
Site: MRC State Rehabilitation Council Meeting
Lawrence Public Library
Sergeant Auditorium
51 Lawrence Street
Lawrence, MA. 01841
                                                  

June 7, 2013    10:00 to 12:00 noon
Site: MRC Administrative Office
600 Washington Street
Essex Conference Room# 2023
Boston, MA. 02211                  
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
Comments and suggestions are needed.
How can MRC:
• Improve the provision of vocational rehabilitation services?
• Increase the number of individuals with disabilities who get and keep jobs?
• Work more effectively with the Career Centers?
• Improve the quality and scope of Supported Employment?

MRC welcomes any comments and suggestions concerning its goals, accomplishments and services.

Individuals who intend to make an oral presentation at a public hearing: should:
1) Prepare a written statement of comments in advance of the hearing;
2) Make the presentation as concise as possible; and
3) Submit a copy of the prepared statement to MRC personnel present at the hearing.

In presenting oral and/or written statements, all individuals should:
1) Indicate their name, address and any organization they are representing;
2) If known, identify each specific part of the plan on which comments are being made;
3) Describe the concern with respect to the plan; and
4) Stipulate the recommended action to be taken.

Individuals who are unable to attend may submit written comments or give oral telephone testimony by writing or by calling the telephone numbers noted below:

MRC Policy and Planning Department
600 Washington Street, 2nd floor
Boston, MA 02211
(617) 204-3708
1-800-245-6543 (Voice/TDD)

Copies of the draft State Plan will be available at the hearings. For additional copies, individuals can call or write to Teresa Walsh at the above number and address. Emails can be sent to 
Teresa.Walsh@MRC.state.ma.us.

All comments and suggestions must be received by June 21, 2013.                      

If reasonable accommodations under the American with Disabilities Act are needed to attend one of the public hearings, an individual would need to contact the MRC Administrative Office at (617) 204-3708 with his or her request prior to attending.

Public Notice

504 ADA Non-Discrimination Public Notice pdf format of Non-Discrimination Policy

The Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission advises its employees and the public that it does not discriminate on the basis of a person's disability in employment or in access to its programs, services, and activities.   

The Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission advises its employees and the public that it does not discriminate on the basis of a person's disability in employment or in access to its programs, services, and activities.   

 

Scheduled Open Meetings

State Rehabilitation Council Open Meetings

  • SRC Needs Assessment Committee Meeting

    DATE: Thursday, May 2, 2013, 
    PLACE: Management Conference Room, 
    MRC Administrative Offices
    600 Washington Street, 
    Boston, MA 02111
    TIME: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

    Agenda

    1. Introductions
    2. Review and Acceptance of Minutes from 3-14-2013 Meeting
    3. Discussion to Finalize Details of Needs Assessment Focus Group Pilot at Consumer Conference
       a. Review of Questions for Focus Group
       b. Logistics
    4. Discussion on Potential Changes to Needs Assessment Survey Instrument for 2013
    5. Next Steps
    6. Scheduling of Next Meeting
    7. Other Business

  • SRC State Plan & Interagency Relations Committee Meeting

    DATE: Tuesday May 7, 2013
    TIME: 10:30 A.M.-12Noon
    LOCATION: Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission
    Second Floor Reception Area Conference Room 2092 
    600 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02111                                   

    Please RSVP by April 26, 2013. 

    If you need further assistance, and other reasonable accommodations, please feel free to contact Emeka Nwokeji at (617) 204-3664.

  • State Rehabilitation Council Quarterly Meeting

    DATE: Tuesday May 21, 2013
    PLACE: Lawrence Public Library
    Sargent Auditorium 
    51 Lawrence St.
    Lawrence, MA 01841                                    
    TIME: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

    AGENDA

1.         General Introductions                                                            

2.         Welcome Remarks                        Lorraine Barra North VR District Director  (5 Minutes)                                                                    

3.          Consent agenda                           Nick Kaltsas, Chair (5 Minutes) 

    • 10/23/2012 SRC Quarterly Meeting Minutes
    • 1/15/2013 SRC Quarterly Meeting Minutes

4.          VR Division Update                    
      Ms. Joan Phillips, VR Assistant Commissioner and Mr. William Allen, Statewide Director of Job Placement Services                

5.         SRC Chair’s Update                                       Nick Kaltsas, Chair (10 Minutes)                                                                             

    • SRC Nomination
    • SRC Training
    • SRC Annual Report

6.       MRC Commissioner’s Update                        Commissioner Charles Carr (20 Minutes)                                                          

    • State Budget
    • Federal Funds

7.         Joint Committee Business/Development  & Finance & Budget       Alan Greene (10 Minutes)                                   

    • MRC Placement Specialists
    • Website changes
    • Annual Conference                                                                                                                            

8.         Consumer Satisfaction Committee                 Mary Esther Rohman (10 Minutes)                                                                                   

    • Orientation Video Script
    • Consumer Satisfaction Survey Report
    • Status 28 Report Analysis

9.         Unserved/Underserved Population                 Dawn Clark (20Minutes)                                                                                   

    • Transportation Subcommittee
    • LDADHD Subcommittee                              
    • Artists Beyond Challenges

  • 10.       SRC State Plan attachment 4.2c                      Joe Bellil (30 Minutes)

                VR State Plan Public Hearing                       

    11.       Open Mic                                                        (10 Minutes)                                                                                   

    12.       Announcements/Wrap up                               Nick Kaltsas (5 Minutes)

                                                                                       

This information is provided by the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission.