Notice of Public Meeting

The State Vocational Rehabilitation Committee (SVRC) will be holding its next quarterly meeting via teleconference on February 17, 2021 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. and will hear public testimony via the telephone from 12:00 to 12:30 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.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN PUBLIC TESTIMONY

1. Send an email with your testimony to dol.svrc@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., February 15, 2021. 

2. Call in to the meeting on February 17, 2021. To do so, contact Jason Caputo at jason.caputo@alaska.gov or 465-6933 by February 15, to get a code to join the conference. Then, on February 17, between 12:00 to 12:30 p.m. call 1-866-899-4679 and, when prompted, enter the code.

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., February 16, 2021 and address it to:    

Tamara Douglas

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.

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 contact us in advance and allow enough time so that arrangements for the accommodation can be made.