20230401-1 California Council of the Blind-2023 Conference and Convention

20230401-1 Morning Session

April 1, 2023

20230401-1 California Council of the Blind-2023 Conference and Convention 20230401-1 Morning Session

Department of Rehabilitation, DOR Employment Services and Updates

Participants heard from key Blind Field Services staff including: o Laura Rasmussen District Administrator o Peter Dawson Regional Director o Nancy Ybarra Regional Business Specialist about DOR Employment Services including benefits, opportunities, and behind the scenes work being done to help people who are blind or have low vision have successful employment outcomes. o Jamie Gibson-Barrows employment Specialist for Valley Center for the Blind- Discussed their employment services model and how it has been successful.
the latest updates from DOR from: o Joe Xavier Director of DOR o Sue Pelbath Deputy Director Specialized Services Division o Ana Acton Deputy Director Independent Living Services.