Bureau of Rehabilitation Services:

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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