Public Meetings on Vocational Rehabilitation and Supported Employment

The New York State Office of Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities (VESID) and the State Rehabilitation Council are developing the State Plan for Vocational Rehabilitation and Supported Employment Services for Federal Fiscal Year 2011 (beginning October 1, 2010). 

To assist in the development of the State Plan, three public meetings are being held to gather recommendations from individuals with disabilities, their families, advocates and services providers on how VESID can improve vocational rehabilitation and supported employment services.  The current State Plan for Vocational Rehabilitation and Supported Employment Services is available for review.

VESID is interested in identifying the vocational rehabilitation and employment needs of individuals with disabilities who are unserved and underserved and in developing priorities, goals and strategies to address those needs.

  • Albany

    • Wednesday, January 13, 2010, 2:00 to 4:00 PM
      Albany Public Library Main Branch, Large Auditorium, 161 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12205

  • New York City

    • January 27, 2010, 2:00 to 4:00 PM
      Hunter College, 695 Park Avenue, between 68th Street and Lexington, Room E1203 (Southeast Corner of 68th Street and Lexington Avenue), NY, NY 10065

      Wheelchair accessible entrance is in North Building; take elevator to the 3rd Floor which will lead you to the East Building crosswalk.

  • Buffalo

In addition to public meetings, recommendations may be submitted in writing or electronically.  Individual written comments can be submitted to VESID, VR Policy and Partnerships Unit-Room 1603 (OCP), NYS Education Department, Albany, NY 12234. Electronic submission can be sent to the VR Policy Unit.  The public comment period extends from January 13, 2010 through March 1, 2010.

These meetings are being held at accessible sites.  Copies of materials will be made available at each session.  Upon request, materials will be made available in alternate format. Interpreters will also be provided - only upon request.  To request accommodations, contact VESID by calling 1-800-222-5627 (voice or TTY) at least 10 days in advance of the meeting and referencing "State Plan Meeting.”

Last Updated: December 31, 2009