We are excited to announce some significant upcoming changes to the way our employees are paying for hotel reservations. Virtual payments, or Virtual Card Number (VCN) accounts, can now be used as a payment mechanism for employee travel hotel reservations. VCNs will give travelers the ability to direct-bill hotels booked through Concur or by calling …
RAM Chapter 11 Revisions
Rehabilitation Administrative Manual (RAM) Chapter 11– Authorizing, Encumbering, and Disencumbering has been revised to incorporate the use of the AWARE system and business process changes since this chapter’s last revision. Revisions to this chapter include: Section 1111 Restricting Social Security Numbers on AuthorizationsSection 1113.1 Itemizing PurchasesSection 1116 Participant AuthorizationSection 1117 BackdatingSection 1128 Revolving Fund ControlsSection …
Novel Coronavirus Guidance for DOR Employees
This email is being sent to provide Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) employees with guidance on the Novel Coronavirus. It is important to note that the risk to the general public with regard to the Novel Coronavirus in California remains low. What You Should Do Stay informed by visiting the federal Centers for Disease Control and …
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Group Legal Services Insurance Plan Changes
The Group Legal Services Insurance plan is a voluntary, employee-paid plan that provides comprehensive legal coverage. It is designed to meet the most common personal legal needs of an individual and their family. Effective February 1, 2020, Group Legal is now offering online enrollment for newly eligible employees and new hires. Newly eligible employees and new hires …
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Appointment of Jake Johnson, Chief, ITSD
I am pleased to announce that Jake Johnson has accepted the role of Chief of the Customer Service and Administration Branch in ITSD, effective January 31, 2020. Jake has been with DOR for 7½ years and has held several roles within ITSD, covering areas such as administration, IT procurement, assistive technology, customer service, web development, …
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Resources – February 2020
Welcome to the February Edition of the EAP A certain level of stress is healthy and can be motivating, too much stress can affect our health, productivity, relationships, and even our ability to make wise decisions. Inside this month’s issue you will find information on: The monthly article which provides guidance on ways to improve …
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Governor Newsom Issues Proclamation Declaring Ed Roberts Day
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring January 23, 2020, as Ed Roberts Day in the State of California. The text of the proclamation is below: PROCLAMATION Known as the “Father of Independent Living,” Ed Roberts was a trailblazing advocate for people with disabilities. Paralyzed by polio as a child, Roberts was considered …
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Happy Birthday Ed Roberts
Dedicating his life to help society see the value, talent, and potential within any individual, regardless of their physical or mental disability, Ed Roberts helped lead a movement where people focused on the person, and not their disability. Ed lived most of his life as a major activist for the disability rights community and a true pioneer of …
Public Forum Transcript: Governor Newsom’s 2020-2021 Proposed Budget
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATIONModerator: Connie NakanoJanuary 13, 202011:00 am PT Coordinator: Good afternoon and thank you for standing by. I’d like to inform all participants that your lines have been placed on a listen-only mode until the question-and-answer session of today’s call. Today’s call is also being recorded. If anyone has any objections, you may …
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Governor’s Proposed Budget Highlights Fiscal Year 2020-21
Department of Rehabilitation Budget The Department of Rehabilitation’s (DOR) proposed budget for fiscal year (FY) 2020-2021 is $484 million. Funding for vocational rehabilitation consumer services is $186.4 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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