Wednesday, November 18, 2020 : Audio Teleconference Meeting
Captioning (static zoom screen) https://2020archive.1capapp.com/event/parc/
The mission of the Council is to inform and advise the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, the State Board of Vocational Rehabilitation, the Legislature, and the Governor on the diverse issues affecting employment of people with disabilities.
9:30 a.m. Convene the Meeting
Ms. Passle Helminski, Chair
Agenda Additions / Approval of Today's Agenda
9:35 AM Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) Director’s Report- Ms. Shannon Austin, OVR Executive Director
10:10 AM Quarterly Progress Report on the State Plan Goals:10:30 AM
Update on BBVS and Accessibility of OVR’s Satisfaction Surveys for Blind and Visually Impaired, Mr. Rod Alcidonis, Bureau of Blindness and Visual Services Director
10:50 AM
Vehicle Modification Policy Update – Ms. Kimberly Gerlach, OVR BJJS and Special Programs Rehabilitation Specialist
11:05 AM
Transition Policy Update – Ms. Kim Robinson, OVR Division Chief, Transition and Section 511
11:20 AM
Employment Oversight Commission Report – Mr. Steve Pennington, Esq.
11:25 AM
Committee reports – PaRC committee chairs - PaRC Fiscal report: Ms. Cindy Duch, Member at Large
12:05 PM Approval of Consent Agenda –
12:15 PM
Public Comment (questions/comments can be sent in prior to the parehabilitationcouncil.org) or given during the meeting
12:30 PM Adjourn
Next Full Council Meeting to be held on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at the Harrisburg Hilton in Harrisburg, PA (tentative)
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