Bureau of Rehabilitation Services:

May 24, 2012 - Input Sought on Bureau of Rehabilitation DBVI 2012 State Plan
Input Sought on Bureau of Rehabilitation DBVI 2013 State Plan for Vocational Rehabilitation and Supported Employment Services

April 9, 2012 - Input Sought on Bureau of Rehabilitation DVR 2012 State Plan
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) invites you to comment on its services and state plan.

March 2, 2012 - State Workshop Helps Small Businesses Comply with New Federal ADA Regulations

March 1, 2012 - Business Conference to Highlight Disability Employment Model

March 1, 2012 - Education Forums Highlight Work Opportunities for Social Security Beneficiaries

February 3, 2012 - Governor Proposes Reforms to Job Training Programs

January 31, 2012 - Labor Commissioner Visits Capitol Clubhouse to Discuss Job Services for People with Mental Illness

January 25, 2012 - Maine DVR 2011 Quality Assurance Survey Released
Market Decisions conducted this project on behalf of the Maine Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. The Vocational Rehabilitation Agencies Quality Assurance Survey is designed to allow vocational rehabilitation clients the opportunity to provide feedback about the agencies through which they are currently receiving services or had received services in the past.

November 14, 2011 - Market Decisions will be conducting a customer satisfaction survey of individuals served by DVR

November 2, 2011 - BRS Project Helping Individuals with Disabilities Get to Work

May 23, 2011 - DVR State Rehabilitation Meeting date changed to June 23, 2011
The next Division of Vocational Rehabilitation State Rehabilitation Meeting will be held on June 23, 2011 from 1:00 – 4:00 in the Frances Perkin Room at the Central Maine Commerce Center. This meeting has been changed form June 16th to the 23rd.

April 11, 2011 - Public Comment Sought on 2012 DRAFT Vocational Rehabilitation State Plan

July 15, 2010 - Governor Baldacci Issues Executive Order Commemorating 20th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Governor John E. Baldacci has issued an Executive Order commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act and reaffirming the State’s commitment to make State programs, jobs and activities fully accessible to people with disabilities.

June 25, 2010 - June DVR Waitlist Project Newletter available
The Bureau of Rehabilitation, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation's June NoQ4U newsletter is now available.

June 11, 2010 - Employment for ME redesigned
Employment for ME is a clearing house of information about the employment of individuals with disabilities. It has been redesigned to provide information on all aspects of employment for Job Seekers and Workers with Disabilities, Employers and Providers of Services.

May 14, 2010 - Request for Proposals on BRS Case Management System
The State of Maine, Bureau of Rehabilitation Services (BRS) is requesting proposals from experienced and qualified vendors for a Case Management Solution.

April 5, 2010 - Input Sought on Bureau of Rehabilitation DVR 2011 State Plan
The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation is seeking comments on the 2011 DVR Annual State Plan.

April 5, 2010 - Input Sought on Changes to Bureau of Rehabilitation Services Rules
The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation is seeking comments on the 2011 DVR Annual State Plan updates for Vocational Rehabilitation and Supported Employment services and proposed rule changes for Long Term Supports rules, the Basic Extended Support and Head Injury.

March 25, 2010 - State Independent Living Council Seeking Input for State Plan
The Maine Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC) is seeking input on the development of its next 3-year State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL).

January 1, 2010 - New DVR Rules Effective January 1, 2010
New rules go into effect for the Bureau of Rehabilitation Services, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation effective January 1, 2010.

October 8, 2009 - Recovery Act Funds Update

October 8, 2009 - Domestic Violence in the Workplace

October 1, 2009 - National Disability Employment Awareness Month

September 24, 2009 - Deaf Culture Celebrated at State House

September 23, 2009 - Bureau of Rehabilitation Services Announces Public Hearing on Rule Changes
A Public hearing will be held on Thursday, October 22nd, 2009 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Department of Labor, 45 Commerce Drive Augusta Maine. Feed back from the public will be solicited regarding Chapter 1: amendments to the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Rules.

September 7, 2009 - Labor Day Remarks by Maine Labor Commissioner Laura Fortman

July 28, 2009 - New Federal Website Highlights Workforce Resources for People With Disabilities

May 14, 2009 - Feedback Sought on Services for Blind and Visually Impaired

May 13, 2009 - Input sought on Bureau of Rehabilitation DVR State Plan 2010
The Bureau of Rehabilitation, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation will hold public hearings to receive comments on the State Plan updates for Vocational Rehabilitation and Supported Employment services.

March 3, 2009 - Disabilities and Employment Trends Tracked

February 5, 2009 - The Bureau of Rehabilitation Services releases Highlights 2007-2008.
The Bureau of Rehabilitation releases Highlights 2007-2008. A biennial publication, Highlights provides information on the Bureau’s three divisions, their accomplishments of the last two years, and the challenges ahead. Available from www.maine.gov/rehab/brs_highlights

February 3, 2009 - Mission Transition 2009 Dates Announced
The Bureau of Rehabilitation Services announces the dates for the Mission Transition events of 2009. Mission Transition is an event designed to offer students of Maine greater access to information and resources needed to be successful in reaching their post-high school goals. Events will be offered at 10 locations throughout the state. Visit the Mission Transition homepage for more information on events in your area.

January 2, 2009 - Annual Report of the Maine Jobs Council Commission on Employment of People with Disabilities

October 16, 2008 - Saco Vocational Rehabilitation Moves to Portland
The Saco office of the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, a Division of the Bureau of Rehabilitation has moved to the Portland Career Center.

May 29, 2008 - Public Input Sought on Services for people who are Blind and Visually Impaired
Public hearings are scheduled on proposed plan for Vocational Rehabilitation and Supported Employment Services for people who are blind or have a visual impairment.

May 1, 2008 - Public Feedback Sought on 2009 Vocational Rehabilitation Plan
Public hearings are scheduled on proposed State Plan for Maine General Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Services Program. Draft report available. The comment period for this has closed.

May 1, 2008 - Disability and Employment Committee Reviews Accomplishments, Sets Goals

April 18, 2008 - Deafness Advisory Council Sets Five Year Plan
Sets agenda for increasing access to Maine Deaf, hard-of-hearing, and late deafened.

April 7, 2008 - Commission on Disability and Employment, 2007 Annual Report

March 13, 2008 - Federal Fiscal Year 2008 State Plan for Maine's General VR Services Program

March 13, 2008 - Transition Fairs Target At Risk Students

March 4, 2008 - Public Comment Sought on Services for Blind and Visually Impaired

January 15, 2008 - Task Force Makes Recommendations on Service Animals

September 20, 2007 - Sixteenth Annual Deaf Culture Week Celebration Honors Maine Senate President Beth Edmonds

January 31, 2007 - Bureau of Rehabilitation Services 2005-2006 Highlights Report Released

October 13, 2006 - Governor Proclaims October as Disability Employment Awareness

May 6, 2005 - Department of Labor Report Highlights the Changing Maine Workforce
Adam Fisher, Assistant to the Commissioner Maine Department of Labor 20 Union Street, Augusta, ME 04333 TEL 207.287.8634 / FAX 207.287.5292

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