It is my great pleasure to share with you Governor Gavin Newsom’s appointment of Andi Mudryk as the Chief Deputy Director of the Department of Rehabilitation (DOR), effective July 23, 2020. Andi has over 30 years in leadership positions of programs that benefit people with disabilities. She has a strong understanding of the challenges that …
Security Awareness – Unauthorized Disclosure of Confidential Information
In the current environment with staff in and out of the office irregularly, we ask all DOR employees to help reduce the unauthorized disclosure of confidential information by following these simple guidelines. Supervisors onsite should ensure employee workspaces and general areas are clear of confidential or sensitive documents. Keep a Clean Desk: Secure all files …
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Form Updates – DR 212 (Alternative Language Formats)
The DR 212 – Notice of Eligibility and Priority for Services has been updated and translated in the following alternative language formats: ArmenianSpanishTagalog These versions are available on the DOR Intranet, Forms Management page, using the forms search by Form Number (without DR prefix), Form Title or Category. Questions and concerns pertaining these forms should …
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RAM Chapter 12, Exhibit B – Income Exemption Table Revision
Rehabilitation Administrative Manual (RAM) Chapter 12 - Vocational Rehabilitation Goods and Services, Exhibit B – Income Exemption Table has been revised. Title 9, California Code of Regulations (CCR) requires that the Income Exemption Table be reviewed annually and adjusted to reflect changes in the California median income level as “most recently calculated” by the Department …
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Budget Reduction Memorandum of Understandings (MOU)s and Side Letters
The Fiscal Year 2020 – 2021 budget included MOUs and side letter agreements from all unions to assist the state in dealing with the $54 billion budget shortfall. Most unions have reached an agreement that included 9.23 percent pay reduction and 2 Personal Leave Days (PLP 2020) a month and other benefits to offset the pay …
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UPDATE – Cal Employee Connect and the Printing of Direct Deposit Advices (Paystubs)
As you may know, in response to COVID-19, the State Controller’s Office (SCO) temporarily suspended the printing of direct deposit advices. For a few years now, SCO has been working steadfast toward the ability to improve employee access to their pay stub data and with a goal to do so in a cost effective manner that …
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Blackboard LMS training July 13-15
Today is kick-off day for the Department of Rehabilitation (DOR)’s new Blackboard Learning Management System (LMS)! An introductory training on how to use the new system is being offered for all staff this week. Also available is a short, fun video overview of the LMS. Training dates and times are as follows: Blackboard LMS Introductory Training …
California Department of Rehabilitation FY 2020-2021 Budget Act Highlights
Department of Rehabilitation Budget The Department of Rehabilitation’s (DOR) enacted budget for fiscal year (FY) 2020-2021 is $485.6 million. Funding for vocational rehabilitation consumer services is $186.9 million. The DOR continues to operate under a Federal Order of Selection process, and will be providing services to individuals in Priority Category One, eligible individuals with the …
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FY 2020-21 Budget Act Passage
Good news! We are pleased to announce that Governor Gavin Newsom signed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-21 California State Budget (SB 74) on June 29, 2020. It was enacted under Chapter 6, Statutes of 2020. The Budget Executive Summary is available in http://www.ebudget.ca.gov/. The DOR Budget Act Highlights are listed below, but will also be posted soon on …
Updated Guidance for State Employees on Coronavirus (COVID-19) from CALHR
The State of California continues to act to protect public health and safety as we respond to novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The state is mobilizing every level of government to prepare for and respond to the spread of the virus. Departments are reviewing and applying all guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and …
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