State seeks public input on disability job services at May meeting

The State Vocational Rehabilitation Committee is accepting public testimony through May 11 on Alaska's job placement services for people with disabilities.

The committee wants feedback on how well the state's Division of Vocational Rehabilitation helps disabled Alaskans find and keep employment. The input will be used alongside satisfaction surveys to evaluate program effectiveness.

The committee will hold its quarterly meeting May 12-14 from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day via teleconference. Public testimony will be heard May 12 from 1:30 to 2 p.m.

People can participate by emailing testimony to [email protected] by 5 p.m. on May 11, calling in during the testimony period, or mailing written comments to SVRC Chairperson, PO Box 115516, Juneau, AK 99811-5516.

To join the meeting, call (888) 475-4499 and use meeting ID 328 493 2828 with passcode 001155. Speakers calling in get five minutes each and should press *6 to unmute.

The committee advises the state rehabilitation division and promotes employment opportunities for disabled residents. The meeting agenda will be posted at www.labor.alaska.gov/svrc before the meeting.

For accommodations, contact Jason Caputo at (800) 478-2815 or [email protected].