Notice of Public Meeting
State Vocational Rehabilitation Committee Quarterly Meeting

The State Vocational Rehabilitation Committee (SVRC) will be holding its next quarterly meeting via video conference on July 24 and 25 and will hear public testimony via telephone on July 24 from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The SVRC is appointed by the Governor to provide oversight and to assist the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) in developing and evaluating the DVR program.

Meeting Times

- July 24: 1:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m.

- July 25: 1 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.

The SVRC How to Participate in the Public Testimony

1. Send an email with your testimony to Jason.Caputo@Alaska.gov or a fax to Jason Caputo at 907-465-2856. Your email or fax should include your permission to read it aloud at the public meeting and be sent by 5:00 p.m., July 20, 2018. 

2. Call in to the meeting on July 24, 2018 between 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Call 1-888-354-0094 and, when prompted, enter the conference code number 2179208111 followed by the # sign.

You may hear the meeting in session when you call. We will check the phone line periodically and will put your name on a list if there are other people before you giving testimony.

3. Write a letter with your testimony, and include your permission to read aloud at the public meeting. Mail your testimony with enough time to reach our office by 5:00 p.m., July 20, 2018 and address it to:    

David Berube
SVRC Chairperson
PO Box 115516
Juneau, AK 99811-5516

Note:

- Emailed, faxed or written testimony received after the above mentioned deadline will be read at a future SVRC quarterly public meeting.

- If you intend to provide your testimony by phone, letting us know in advance will help us better coordinate the public testimony.

The SVRC promotes the employment and rehabilitation of people with disabilities by creating statewide interest in disability issues, encouraging cooperation among individuals, public agencies, private organizations, and businesses, in obtaining assistance for, and education about, people with disabilities. For more information visit: www.labor.alaska.gov/svrc.

The State of Alaska, Department of Labor and Workforce Development, complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals attending the meeting who require special accommodations should contact Jason Caputo at 1-800-478-2815 or at 907-465-6933 or jason.caputo@alaska.gov. Please call in advance and allow enough time so that arrangements for the accommodation can be made.