2021-2022 Order of Selection Declaration (PDF)

DECLARATION OF ORDER OF SELECTIONFOR VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICESEFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2021 Whereas, on August 18, 1995, the Department of Rehabilitation (Department) first declared that the Department was under Order of Selection for Vocational Rehabilitation Services and determined that no priority categories could then be served; and,Whereas, on June 30, 2020, as the Department’s Director, I …

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2021-2022 Order of Selection Declaration ( DOC)

DECLARATION OF ORDER OF SELECTION FOR VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2021 Whereas, on August 18, 1995, the Department of Rehabilitation (Department) first declared that the Department was under Order of Selection for Vocational Rehabilitation Services and determined that no priority categories could then be served; and, Whereas, on June 30, 2020, as the …

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NOTIFICATION FROM ITSD: Citrix Outage Resolved

ITSD has confirmed that Citrix functionality is restored, after notification from our vendor that the outage was resolved. Please let us know if you are still experiencing any issues. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and thank you for supporting ITSD during this unscheduled outage. If you have any questions pertaining to …

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Updated DOR Form for SB 95 COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave

This is an update to the DORALL that was sent out on March 29, 2021 regarding the Senate Bill 95 COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave (SB 95 SPSL). The SB 95 SPSL is retroactive to January 1, 2021, applies to all employees except retired annuitants, and is in addition to the employee’s other leave balances. …

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Notification from ITSD – Citrix outage/downgraded functionality

ITSD has confirmed that Citrix is having multiple functionality issues, we were notified by Citrix and they are currently working on the issue.  This issue has been reported worldwide.  We will provide updates as we receive them. We apologize for any inconvenience this causes and thank you for supporting ITSD during this unscheduled outage. If …

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You Are Invited: April 2021 Career Development Program – Leadership Tips Learned from Travel with former FTB CIO Cathy Cleek

You are cordially invited to the free Career Development Program Brownbag sessions sponsored by the Asian Pacific State Employee Association (APSEA) and Association of California State Employees with Disabilities (ACSED), and co-sponsored by the Department of Rehabilitation (DOR).  The next virtual workshop is scheduled for Wednesday, April 14, 2021 from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm, …

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Appointment of Program Manager for Business Enterprises Program

I am pleased to announce the appointment of David Burr as the Program Manager - Staff Services Manager II for the Business Enterprises Program (BEP), effective March 22, 2021. As Program Manager, David will provide leadership and oversee the administration of the Department of Rehabilitation’s statewide BEP for blind and visually impaired vendors. David has …

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Form Update – DR 247

The DR 247 On-The-Job Training Letter of Agreement has been updated. The revised version is available on the DOR Intranet, Forms Management, using the forms search by Form Number (without DR prefix), Form Title or Category and/or in AWARE. Questions and concerns pertaining this form will be addressed to Workforce Development Section at Workforce.Development@dor.ca.gov. Technical …

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Appointment of Cynthia Butler as Public Information Officer II

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Cynthia Butler to the Public Information Officer II (PIO) position, for the Office of Legislation and Communications effective today, March 22, 2021. In support of the Department’s mission and goals, Cynthia will be responsible for developing and directing a comprehensive program to inform stakeholders, business leaders, and …

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National Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Appreciation Day, March 22, 2021

Congress recognizes March 22nd as the annual National Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Appreciation Day. We are honored to celebrate the work of all vocational rehabilitation counselors nationwide and to have the occasion to acknowledge the work of our DOR counselors and the service teams that support them. Everyone who contributes to the VR mission is an …

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